Among the fitness equipment, some are very good, and the foam roller is one of them. Of course, the foam roller has many functions and uses. I believe there are still people who know whether the foam roller can slim the legs. of. So, can regular foam rolling help slim down your legs? Let’s learn about foam rollers together.
Can regular foam rolling help slim legs?
Using a foam roller after training can help relieve leg muscle tension and reduce adhesion between leg muscles. Effective massage can make leg muscle lines slimmer and more balanced.
Why does foam roller leg pain
First of all, the foam roller is hard and has small protrusions on it. Of course, pain will occur when the weight of the whole body is pressed on it. In addition, after training, our leg muscle fibers have slight tears, which will cause some pain. Coupled with the soreness from metabolites such as lactic acid, the legs will feel very painful.
Foam roller legs are getting thicker
First of all, the fact that your legs are getting thicker and thicker must not have anything to do with the foam roller massage. What needs to be considered is the issue of training. If your legs are getting thicker and thicker, then please adjust the training method.
How to choose a foam roller for beginners
Beginners are recommended to choose a softer type, because beginners usually do not perform very high-intensity training, so they do not need to use such a strong foam roller for relaxation, and the soft one can also make it better adapt to this. Kind of relaxation.
What can I use instead of a foam roller?
If you don’t have a foam roller, you can use a beverage bottle instead. A beverage bottle filled with water can also temporarily act as a massager, and many beverage bottles also have suitable shapes for massage, and are convenient and easy to get.