: Fitness watch: Does foam rolling alleviate delayed onset muscle soreness? #IndiaNEWS Many physically active people get muscle pain after exercise, known as “delayed onset muscle soreness� or DOMS.Foam

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Fitness watch: Does foam rolling alleviate delayed onset muscle soreness? #IndiaNEWS
Many physically active people get muscle pain after exercise, known as “delayed onset muscle soreness� or DOMS.Foam rolling has emerged as a popular means of alleviating delayed onset muscle soreness and stiff muscles.You’re likely to find foam rollers in any gym, or you may have one yourself, and many people swear by using them before and after exercise.But what does the science say? Is foam rolling actually effective in reducing delayed onset muscle soreness, and in increasing flexibility?Unfortunately, it’s often the case that scientific studies don’t necessarily support anecdotal evidence.This seems to be the case with foam rolling. The evidence doesn’t strongly support the use of foam rollers – though some studies do show a small benefit.What is foam rolling?Foam rolling is a type of self-massage, usually using a cylindrical foam roller.They were first used in the 1980s, and are now usually used in warm-up and/or cool-down exercises.Proponents say foam rolling can reduce muscle pain, and increase flexibility (also known as range of motion).But the mechanisms underlying these claims are not well known.How does foam rolling work?Foam rollers and other similar devices are claimed to release the tightness of “myofascia�.Myofascia is a thin connective tissue that surrounds our muscles. It prevents friction between tissues, and transfers force generated by muscle fibres to...Read more

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