Gear guide · Coach-tested kit
Recovery gears & Foam rolling workout
Muscle knots post running is a common occurrence. This is typically characterized by localized sourness. Just stretching is not going help. Can you untie a knot by pulling on the string?
It is the same thing with these soft tissue knots. Releasing it is by applying localized pressure with a good foam or mechanical rolling in affected areas will do a world of good.
Wide variety of massage guns are available at different costs. Check it out and it works well for lots of runners.
Check out these accessories here.
The BFF Pro - Black -Amazon Link
https://www.therabody.com/us/en-us/prime-us.html
LuxFit Foam Roller - Highly recommended if you are running 5 miles and beyond. Foam rolling is a self-myofascial release (SMR) technique. It can help relieve muscle tightness, soreness, and inflammation, and increase your joint range of motion. Foam rolling can be an effective tool to add to your warm-up or cooldown, before and after exercise
Check out this very useful real time video of how to do foam rolling.. A poor man's massage as they call it!
