Table of contents:
- The benefits of exercising using a foam roller
- How do you exercise using a foam roller?
- 1. The first movement
- 2. The second movement
- 3. The third movement
- 4. Fourth movement
Sports using foam rollers have recently been mushrooming in society because they are staying up late to get rid of cellulite. Cellulite is a bumpy, lumpy skin condition similar to an orange peel, due to the fat pushing up against the skin's connective tissue. So, how effective is a foam roller to treat cellulite?
The benefits of exercising using a foam roller
Exercise is indeed one of the best treatments for dealing with cellulite. However, exercise does not necessarily get rid of cellulite. Moreover, cellulite can also be caused by genetic conditions that last a lifetime. By exercising, the muscles in the area with cellulite will strengthen, which can make your skin appear flatter.
The foam roller itself is a soft foam roll. Its main function is to help relax muscles that feel stiff and tight after strenuous exercise. You can also use a foam roller before you exercise to prevent injury.
Manjula Jegasothy, MD, a dermatologist and founder of the Miami Skin Institute, said that the results of using a foam roller to treat cellulite cannot be instantaneous and only temporary. The reason is, the foam roller only functions to break down and relax the fascia (connective tissue that protects and separates muscles). Especially if you don't regularly exercise using a foam roller.
Ideally, after exercising using a foam roller you should massage the cellulitis with a special sports ball called the myofascial ball. Use this myofascial ball to reduce swelling and make the skin feel smoother.
How do you exercise using a foam roller?
If you want to try exercising using a foam roller to get rid of cellulite, you can follow some of the examples of the movements below.
1. The first movement
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You can do this first movement by sitting on the floor with your legs extended forward. Place your hands on the floor behind your body to support your weight. Afterward, place a foam roller under your calf, which is the cellulite's “favorite” spot. Gently pull your feet over the foam roller, from the thighs to just below the knees. Repeat 1 set for 3 to 4 rolls.
2. The second movement
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Lie on your stomach on the floor and place a foam roller under your hips. Make your right leg a support, then roll your body on the foam roller from hip to knee.
3. The third movement
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Position your body to sleep on the floor, and place a foam roller on the lower part of your back. Also, position your hands up or to the side to support balance. Gently tighten your body muscles and bend your knees to move the roller to move up and down.
4. Fourth movement
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Lie on your side with the foam roller under your right hip. Balance your body by holding it in your hands. Slowly roll the foam roller using your body from your hips to your knees. Repeat with alternating sides.
