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Foam Roller

Two words: Love it! Foam rollers come in several sizes and degrees of density and help to massage large muscle groups and fascia, the fibrous tissue that covers the muscles. Using a roller is almost like getting a massage, except you don’t have to pay for it, remove your clothes, or get greased with oil. It does a great job of breaking up lactic acid, and you’re in control of the pressure and duration. Of course, rolling on a tennis ball also does the trick, but the body rollers are far superior because of their size, shape, and density. Sometimes I like to start a class, a private session, or my own practice with the foam roller to encourage oxygen and blood flow to muscles. Other times I might end with the roller. It all depends on what I’m trying to support in the practice.

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Tennis Ball

As mentioned above, if you don’t have a foam roller, a tennis ball can be an adequate and inexpensive replacement. What’s effective about using tennis balls is that they can really work the small muscle groups.