Can I use a foam roller at home or in the office in addition to the gym?
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National Academy of Sports Medicine answered:Absolutely. A foam roller is an excellent piece of equipment to own. It is super light, inexpensive and very beneficial for any goal. Foam rolling while watching a favorite TV show is great way to ease tired muscles at the end of a long day. In addition, instead of heading to the vending machine during your work breaks, offer yourself a real treat and foam roll tight, tired muscles instead. You will look and feel a whole lot better.
Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulAbsolutely. A foam roller is an excellent piece of equipment to own. It is super light, inexpensive and very beneficial for any goal. Foam rolling while watching a favorite TV show is great way to ease tired muscles at the end of a long day. In... More -
Pamela Fortner answered:Definately! A foam roller is a great piece of equipment that is easy to take with you to the office or anywhere. Self Myofacial release is a great way to work out the "knots" or adhesions in your sore muscles. I refer to my foam roller as my "body iron" because it smoothes out my knots.Definately! A foam roller is a great piece of equipment that is easy to take with you to the office or anywhere. Self Myofacial release is a great way to work out the "knots" or adhesions in your sore muscles. I refer to my foam roller as my "body... More -
Michelle Nakanishi - NASM Elite Trainer answered:If you have the space in your home or office, definetly use the roller. Most people are more comfortable using the foam roller at home and it's an awesome piece of equipment to have at work....where stress usually causes the muscles of the body to tighten up. The foam roller is light and stores easily upright and aids in working out the "knots" in your body.If you have the space in your home or office, definetly use the roller. Most people are more comfortable using the foam roller at home and it's an awesome piece of equipment to have at work....where stress usually causes the muscles of... More -
Joel Merritt - NASM Elite Trainer answered:The foam roller is an absolutely essential piece of equipment. The great thing is that it really can use it just about anywhere. And it is something that you can do whenever you feel the need (or even when you don't :). It would be especially useful if you have space at work. Often times it is prolonged sitting or repetitive motions that we engage in at work that cause the knots to form in our muscles, which is what the foam roller addresses.
The foam roller is an absolutely essential piece of equipment. The great thing is that it really can use it just about anywhere. And it is something that you can do whenever you feel the need (or even when you don't :). It would be... More -
Diane Armstrong - NASM Elite Trainer answered:You can definitely use your foam roller other places than the gym. I use my foam roller in the morning and again in the evening. I love how I feel after rolling out the knots in my back and shoulders. After a long day on my feet, rolling out my tight thighs and calves feels so good. Use it and use it a lot. After a long day, it’s your best friend.
You can definitely use your foam roller other places than the gym. I use my foam roller in the morning and again in the evening. I love how I feel after rolling out the knots in my back and shoulders. After a long day on my feet, rolling out my... More

