Stretching and Foam Rolling.
I personally consider both to be important inclusions to your training. They compliment most training programs I would prescribe and can be done anywhere.
Stretching can improve your overall postural health and flexibility.
Our muscles generally tighten through exercise, general day to day tasks and even inactivity.
The most common attribute to stretching is flexibility. This enables increased range of motion and blood flow. When your flexible, our bodies utilise less energy for movement putting less stress on our bodies.
Our bodies are also at a lower risk of injury when stretching is part of our routine. Stretching isn’t favourable to any specific time of your training program, it can be done at any point.
Foam rolling is considered to be similar to sports massage. Including reduced inflammation, joint stress, improved circulation and blood flow.
Regular foam rolling pre, intra and post exercise will prepare your muscles for the training ahead and also aid in recovery.
A regular combination of both stretching and foam rolling and learning the finer techniques and movements to self myofascial release will definitely improve your overall health and mobility