Question about Foam Rolling

[G22]

I still relatively new at foam rolling. But I'm trying to be more consistent with it, especially when I'm sore.

So my question is, are you supposed to do it immediately after running vs later after you cool down? Or does it matter? Is more beneficial if you do it right after? When do you do it?

I usually do it later on, once I've cooled down. I tend to get distracted when I get back from running so I don't think to do it until later in the day.

[riverpestie]

I recently read an article about it, and they recommended foam rolling right before a run and before bed. They said that it releases the muscles to prepare for your activity.
I wish I could find it!
:::off to look:::

I usually do it at night when I am watching TV right before bed.

[wambam]

Whenever I feel tight. For me, there's no real science behind the timing. I just do it when I can.

[G22]

Apr 11, 2014 14:20:20 GMT -5 riverpestie said:

I usually do it at night when I am watching TV right before bed.

This is exactly when I usually end up doing it. My H just ignores me when I moan in pain. Ha

Even though I almost always run in the morning.

[riverpestie]

For some reason I can't find the article, but it did mention that it can be done when your muscles are cold, unlike stretching.

[bostonmichelle]

Apr 11, 2014 14:25:24 GMT -5 wambam said:

Whenever I feel tight. For me, there's no real science behind the timing. I just do it when I can.

This is what I do as well.

[G22]

So I'm probably ok with how/when I do it then. Even though it hurts during, it does feel good afterwards.

[gt7301b]

I usually do it at night while watching TV. If I had to foam roll immediately after a workout it would never get done. It is hard enough just getting dinner on the table or getting back to my desk after a lunch time run.

[rachelgreen]

You know my thoughts on this evil form of torture G22

[G22]

Apr 11, 2014 15:46:38 GMT -5 rachelgreen said:

You know my thoughts on this evil form of torture G22

Bahaha I wondered if you'd see this!

[rachelgreen]

Apr 11, 2014 15:52:38 GMT -5 G22 said:

Apr 11, 2014 15:46:38 GMT -5 rachelgreen said:

You know my thoughts on this evil form of torture G22

Bahaha I wondered if you'd see this!

Well duh, I stalk you. Obvs

Although I do admit I thought about pulling it out last night to roll out where one of my PIO shots was and then I thought, "No way - it hurts to even touch! Don't be a masochist."

[venice2007]

I like doing right before and right after my run. Then stretch after my run or go to yoga.