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FOAM ROLLING: HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
As a part of our mission to redefine success in fitness, we’re shifting the focus from how exercise makes us look to how it makes us feel. We’re always on the hunt for practices and props that help us feel our best in our bodies, just as they are today, and from the moment we started foam rolling, we knew we’d found just the thing.
We talked to our VP of Research and Development, Lisa Schale-Drake, about the benefits of the practice, from decreasing pain to increasing performance. Read on to learn how this game-changing prop supports you in your journey toward balance.
B3 MAGAZINE: We know that foam rolling feels so good—but how does it really benefit the body?
LISA: Foam rolling is a proven tool to support whole-body health, and there are so many ways that the practice positively impacts your body. Let’s list them out.
Reduces pain.
Common imbalances in the body can dehydrate fascia (the connective tissue that gives shape to your muscles), causing it to be bound and tight. Foam rolling hydrates the fascia, helping to reduce pain.
Increases mobility in your joints.
Dehydrated fascia not only causes pain but also limits mobility. When you foam roll, your body pulls hydration from the bloodstream and sends it to your fascia. This allows your body to move with more ease and greater functionality.
Reduces muscle soreness.
Ever ditch well-intentioned plans to work out because of sore muscles? When you exercise, your muscles produce lactic acid, which builds up and causes muscle soreness. Foam rolling helps release lactic acid, letting you come back to your barre3 practice renewed.
B3 MAGAZINE: How will foam rolling be incorporated into the barre3 class?
LISA: While foam rolling will not be a dedicated part of the barre3 class in the same way that Guided Breathwork and Combo Work are, our hope is that by providing education on the practice, foam rolling will become part of your recovery routine and complement your barre3 journey.
BARRE3: Does barre3 provide resources that could help someone who wants to foam roll at home but doesn’t know where to start?
LISA: We do! Barre3 online includes a foam-rolling collection that will guide you through the steps to get all the benefits of a regular foam rolling practice. The collection consists of 8 videos that teach you how to roll different parts of your body. Each video focuses on a certain section of muscles, provides modifications, and discusses the sensations that you might feel when rolling.
It’s up to you if you’d like to do these videos in conjunction with your workout that day or save them for a day of recovery. Either way, you’re giving your body an active reset that will help you show up to your next barre3 workout refreshed.
B3 MAGAZINE: How often should we be foam rolling?
LISA: At the core of the barre3 philosophy is our belief that you are your own best teacher. We never want to set barriers on your practice, instead empowering you to explore and decide what feels best for your body. You are welcome to roll before or after a workout and even without doing a warm-up first. It’s a restorative practice you can truly do anytime!
What’s important to remember, though, is that consistency is more important than the length of time you roll. Just as short bursts of exercise done consistently can play an important role in your long-term health, a few minutes of foam rolling can make a world of difference in terms of recovery. We would encourage you to roll out a small section of your body for 10 minutes to target tight areas of your body than rather than to get overwhelmed by a longer, full-body rolling session and not roll at all.
The good news is that we’ve designed the barre3 online foam-rolling videos with just this in mind. Each video ranges from 8 to 20 minutes and centers in on specific muscle groups to make the practice easier to incorporate into your wellness routine.
B3 MAGAZINE: We’re ready to make foam rolling a habit! Where can we pick up a roller ourselves?
Barre3 studios provide foam rollers if you want to take some time in the studio to roll before or after class. If you’re an online client or want to bring your foam rolling practice home, you can grab the barre3 Foam Roller from the B3 Shop.
We’re obsessed with this roller because its super soft texture creates a comfortable rolling experience. What’s more, the roller’s high density combined with a no-groove texture makes for a consistent roll along the muscles and ensures that the fascia is being released.
Get started with our online Foam Rolling Collection, included in your 15-day free trial of barre3 online workouts.
As a part of our mission to redefine success in fitness, we’re shifting the focus from how exercise makes us look to how it makes us feel. We’re always on the hunt for practices and props that help us feel our best in our bodies, just as they are today, and from the moment we started foam rolling, we knew we’d found just the thing.
We talked to our VP of Research and Development, Lisa Schale-Drake, about the benefits of the practice, from decreasing pain to increasing performance. Read on to learn how this game-changing prop supports you in your journey toward balance.
B3 MAGAZINE: We know that foam rolling feels so good—but how does it really benefit the body?
LISA: Foam rolling is a proven tool to support whole-body health, and there are so many ways that the practice positively impacts your body. Let’s list them out.
Reduces pain.
Common imbalances in the body can dehydrate fascia (the connective tissue that gives shape to your muscles), causing it to be bound and tight. Foam rolling hydrates the fascia, helping to reduce pain.
Increases mobility in your joints.
Dehydrated fascia not only causes pain but also limits mobility. When you foam roll, your body pulls hydration from the bloodstream and sends it to your fascia. This allows your body to move with more ease and greater functionality.
Reduces muscle soreness.
Ever ditch well-intentioned plans to work out because of sore muscles? When you exercise, your muscles produce lactic acid, which builds up and causes muscle soreness. Foam rolling helps release lactic acid, letting you come back to your barre3 practice renewed.
B3 MAGAZINE: How will foam rolling be incorporated into the barre3 class?
LISA: While foam rolling will not be a dedicated part of the barre3 class in the same way that Guided Breathwork and Combo Work are, our hope is that by providing education on the practice, foam rolling will become part of your recovery routine and complement your barre3 journey.
BARRE3: Does barre3 provide resources that could help someone who wants to foam roll at home but doesn’t know where to start?
LISA: We do! Barre3 online includes a foam-rolling collection that will guide you through the steps to get all the benefits of a regular foam rolling practice. The collection consists of 8 videos that teach you how to roll different parts of your body. Each video focuses on a certain section of muscles, provides modifications, and discusses the sensations that you might feel when rolling.
It’s up to you if you’d like to do these videos in conjunction with your workout that day or save them for a day of recovery. Either way, you’re giving your body an active reset that will help you show up to your next barre3 workout refreshed.
B3 MAGAZINE: How often should we be foam rolling?
LISA: At the core of the barre3 philosophy is our belief that you are your own best teacher. We never want to set barriers on your practice, instead empowering you to explore and decide what feels best for your body. You are welcome to roll before or after a workout and even without doing a warm-up first. It’s a restorative practice you can truly do anytime!
What’s important to remember, though, is that consistency is more important than the length of time you roll. Just as short bursts of exercise done consistently can play an important role in your long-term health, a few minutes of foam rolling can make a world of difference in terms of recovery. We would encourage you to roll out a small section of your body for 10 minutes to target tight areas of your body than rather than to get overwhelmed by a longer, full-body rolling session and not roll at all.
The good news is that we’ve designed the barre3 online foam-rolling videos with just this in mind. Each video ranges from 8 to 20 minutes and centers in on specific muscle groups to make the practice easier to incorporate into your wellness routine.
B3 MAGAZINE: We’re ready to make foam rolling a habit! Where can we pick up a roller ourselves?
Barre3 studios provide foam rollers if you want to take some time in the studio to roll before or after class. If you’re an online client or want to bring your foam rolling practice home, you can grab the barre3 Foam Roller from the B3 Shop.
We’re obsessed with this roller because its super soft texture creates a comfortable rolling experience. What’s more, the roller’s high density combined with a no-groove texture makes for a consistent roll along the muscles and ensures that the fascia is being released.
Get started with our online Foam Rolling Collection, included in your 15-day free trial of barre3 online workouts.
