222: What is foam rolling actually for? (it's not what you think)

The Confidence Project Podcast · Jul 27, 2021 · 27m

Foam rolling- you've probably done it. The actual term is SMR (self myofascial release) and you can do it with a number of different modalities outside of a foam roller like: tennis ball, lacrosse ball, with your hands, a rolling pin, a theragun, frozen water bottle, etc.

If you're a trainer, you probably have your clients performing SMR on a regular basis.

If you're a client, you probably think that since it hurts so good (it does!) that it's "working."

But, what does foam rolling ACTUALLY do? It's not what you think.

This is a great episode for clients & trainers alike.

You see, the thing…