Total Foam Rolling Techniques: Trade Secrets of a Personal Trainer

by Steve Barrett

The ultimate guide to foam rolling--packed full of easy-to-follow exercises and step-by-step photos.

The ultimate "one stop" guide to using foam rollers. Originally used only by physiotherapists and exercise therapists, this piece of equipment has become a mainstay of workouts. Foam rollers work by releasing muscle tension to relieve pain, aid injury recovery and improve flexibility--all through massaging and manipulating muscles.

Practical and easily accessible, Total Foam Rolling Techniques is perfect for the fitness enthusiast or fitness professional who wants to lightly improve their knowledge and heavily improve the range of exercises they can use in their training. Tried and tested exercises are accompanied by clear photos and illustrations.

This book is brimming with ideas for using foam rollers not just in the gym, but at home too. Packed with clear and easy to use exercises, this how-to reference book also provides adaptations of basic and advanced workouts, making it ideal for anyone who wants to get the most out of their fitness gear.

- Each exercise idea is organized by fitness level and includes follow-up and extension ideas.
- Written in a jargon-free and concise style, this book is light on the science and background, heavy on practicality.

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Steve Barrett got saved in 2007 at the age of twenty-four. He had an interest in extraterrestrial life and is fascinated with biblical cosmology and its connection to eschatology. Over the years Barrett came to believe in a young earth. More recently he has come to understand the biblical doctrine of the shape of the earth and its relation to end-times.

Reviews

[Marcos Moya Bencomo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pictures are great, text I feel is not very specific in the description of the exercises.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Technique seems to be a really important aspect in the use of a foam roller so this was another great book that was helpful for a complete newbie to this piece of equipment. Good instruction of what foam rolling is, how to do it and nice visuals to go alongside steps of how to use from a seasoned personal trainer. One of my faves because it focuses on foam rolling to massage instead of working out. Recommend for anyone when starting foam rolling.