Foam rolling is a form of self-myofasical release (SMR) that frees up your fascia through applied pressure. The goal is to stretch and loosen the fascia so that you can move more freely. Check out PART 1 of Foam Rolling for Irish Dance to learn more. PART 2 of Foam Rolling for Irish Dance includes six foam rolling exercises you can perform before class to increase mobility or after class to reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). When performing any foam rolling exercis

What is foam rolling? Foam rolling is a form of self-myofasical release (SMR) that frees up your fascia through applied pressure. The goal is to stretch and loosen the fascia so that you can move more freely. What is Fascia? Fascia is a sheet of connective tissue that surrounds your muscles. When fascia is restricted and forms adhesions, it can cause your body to become sore, injured or restrict movement. Foam rolling will alleviate these adhesions improving muscle pain,