If you don't know what it is, it is a foam roller. You might have seen some version of this before at your local gym.
So, why is it my new best friend? Well, to make a short story long, I wore shorts for the first time the other day. I am not a huge fan of shorts because I'm not a huge fan of my legs. You see, like most women, I got some cellulite going on. At this point in my life, I have accepted it and realize there isn't much I can do about except stop eating. And that's NOT going to happen.
On Saturday, I put on my shorts, and I didn't see any cellulite. Don't worry, upon closer inspection and some pinching and prodding, it's still there. But so much less noticeable! And trust me, I'm pale as a ghost right now, so if it were going to show up, it would be now.
So I tried to think what I have done different lately. My diet and exercise regime hasn't really changed. Then I realized, it was the foam roller!!
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I remembered my friend, who is a physical therapist, telling me that the foam roller can help with cellulite, but I didn't actually think it would work!
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Other than the whole cellulite thing, its just a great piece of equipment to help work out sore muscles. Rolling my back over it is like getting a massage.
Here are some of my favorite moves:
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**I am not a personal trainer, doctor, or health expert. The opinions expressed in this post are strictly based on my own experiences. Your experiences may be different.
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omg, I've been talking about getting one of these. you just sold me!
ReplyDeleteI'm in the middle of my half marathon training, actually closer to the end I guess, but anyways... the foam roller has been the best thing ever! I agree that I have seen a major difference in my legs!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen these before! Where the heck have I been? I'm so gonna get one.
ReplyDeleteOk I'm grabbing the roller from our basement and using it tonight! I had never used it before (never thought I needed to) and you just sold me!
ReplyDeleteWHAT in the world?? I had no idea it had this amazing added benefit haha I am gonna start using mine more often!
ReplyDeleteNever heard of this before. I'll have to look into it! Although I don't wear shorts because of cellulite (and no, I wasn't blessed in that dept) but because my shorts ride UP! Lol. Thanks for linking up
ReplyDeleteI was in heaven when I first discovered foam rollers at the gym. But I didn't know they helped with cellulite too.... I seriously need to get one of my own!
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I have been hearing so much buzz about the foam roller lately! I might have to try it!
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