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Experience the ultimate relaxation on National Foam Rolling Day - ease sore muscles and improve mobility with a few simple foam rolling techniques!
Celebrate National Foam Rolling Day on May 11, and give your muscles the love they deserve! This day was created to recognize the benefits of foam rolling, which has been around for centuries. It's an incredibly effective way to relieve muscle soreness and tension, improve range of motion, and increase circulation throughout the body. Whether you're a runner, weight lifter or just looking for a relaxing massage technique - foam rolling is sure to help you feel great!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origins in Myofascial Release</div><div class='timeline-text'>Foam rolling has its historical roots in myofascial release, a type of soft tissue therapy practiced since the 19th century to relieve muscle tension and improve mobility.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction to the Fitness Industry</div><div class='timeline-text'>The use of foam rolling as a physical therapy practice was introduced to the fitness industry in the late 1980s.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Foam Roller Patent</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first patent for a foam roller was filed in 1996, highlighting its increasing popularity amongst athletes and fitness enthusiasts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Scientific Validation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Studies conducted in 2010 showed that foam rolling can reduce muscle soreness, increase joint range of motion, and enhance recovery.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of National Foam Rolling Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Foam Rolling Day was established in 2015 to recognize the numerous physical and mental benefits offered by foam rolling.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try foam rolling</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a few minutes out of your day to give foam rolling a try. This deep tissue massage technique helps to reduce muscle tightness, improve range of motion and decrease tension.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Join a foam rolling workshop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for foam rolling workshops in your area and join one to learn more about the benefits of foam rolling, as well as how to properly use the roller for maximum effectiveness.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make it a party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for an evening of foam rolling, snacks and drinks. It'll be a great way to catch up with each other while also getting some extra recovery time.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Give the gift of foam rolling</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Surprise your friend or family member with their own foam roller. A perfect gift for someone that loves fitness and looking for some extra recovery time.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share on social media</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Post pictures and videos of you foam rolling on social media and share it with your followers. You never know who could use a little extra recovery time.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Foam rolling helps improve mobility</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Using a foam roller is a great way to release tight muscles and increase joint range of motion. Regular use of a foam roller can help reduce pain, stiffness, and muscle imbalances that can occur from overuse. It's also an excellent way to promote relaxation and reduce stress levels.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's easy and cost effective</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Foam rolling doesn't require any special equipment or gym membership fees - you just need a foam roller and some open floor space. Foam rollers are inexpensive and widely available in various sizes, colors and materials.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Foam rolling works on multiple areas of the body</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>From your lower back to your shoulders, foam rolling can be used to effectively massage almost any muscle group in your body. This makes it versatile enough to target specific areas that need extra attention or provide overall relief for chronic aches and pains.</p></div></div>
National Foam Rolling Day is celebrated on May 11 every year. In 2024, National Foam Rolling Day will occur on a Saturday.
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