anyone else invest in a foam roller? Thinking about getting one for my shoulders and legs after crossfit.
I'm not a fan of foam rollers. After a while they do nothing. Even something like a 'rumble roller', 'grid', and all of the other gadgets lose their effectiveness after a while. The best way to take care of soft tissue health on your own is to use lacrosse balls. Self Myofascial Release(SMR) with that is very effective, more directed, and they don't wear out. You can use other sports balls (baseball, softball, tennis ball, golf ball, etc.) but they don't work as well for most areas.
If you decide on a foam roller, buy one that is 'high density' otherwise you will end up with a bumpy piece of foam after a little while.
Also, this is a resource that I
highly recommend. You would be much better off buying 2 lacrosse balls and this book for the price of 1 foam roller. Its has been invaluable for me in the past when I've been training hard and tissue quality has declined. I
strongly urge anyone that is serious about performance to own a copy of this book:
Amazon product ASIN 1572243759
Oh, and foam rollers aren't for mobility training. They improve tissue quality (not as much as SMR with lacrosse balls, or better yet, massage) and allow for improved mobility training if you actually
do mobility work afterwords. Just some food for thought...
I've wondered about there being any pods with the paleo/keto lifestyle, but always forget to
Thanks man, will definitely listen!
Also check out "The Paleo Solution" with Robb Wolf and Greg Everett. They've got over 180 episodes and they discuss more than just nutrition.
There are others, for example Chris Kresser has one, but he sounds like a robot and I can't listen/pay attention to that.
