Foam rolling questions

shoeloveramber

I have looked on youtube to learn how to do it and I used mine last night and it really helped my sore muscles but since I am new to this I have a few questions that I am sure someone here can answer.

Can you foam roll before a workout or do you only do it afterwards?

Is it ok to do it several times a day?

Is a harder roller always better? My husband wanted the same one his box had so that is the one we bought and it is as close to concrete as a roller can get and still be foam.

KBjimAZ

I roll morning, pre-workout, then before bed. Usually 5-10 mins each time. Most foam rollers are colored by hardness. The white ones are soft, so don't bother. A blue one is generally pretty good for most of the population. The black ones are generally the most firm.

When you are ready to go next level: rumbleroller.com

Tanya949

I was told by my PT to foam roll before and after exercise. I have one at home as well that I use on in-between workout days. I use the blue one.

steve0820

I foam roll a couple times a day, or at least I aim to. If you can, roll before and after. I have a blue roller and it works great, and is hard enough.

shoeloveramber

Thank you! I will do it before and after from now on.