Foam Roller Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Stretching, Strengthening and Rehabilitative Techniques

Karl Knopf

Jan 2019 · Simon and Schuster

About this eBook

Master the incredible versatility of the foam roller with this full-color, step-by-step guide to end pain, regain range of motion, and prevent injury.

With this helpful full-color guide, you can learn how to use your foam roller to remediate muscle strain caused by everything from sitting long hours at your desk to overdoing it at the gym. In addition, special programs will enhance your sporting life, whether you hit the track, the court or the slopes.

Designed to improve your posture, balance and muscle tone, each exercise is carefully explained and includes step-by-step color photos to guarantee you do it right and gain the maximum benefits, including:

• Increase Flexibility
• Release Tension
• Alleviate Chronic Pain
• Rehabilitate Injury
• Improve Core Strength
• Break Up Knots

About the author

Dr. Knopf has worked in almost every aspect of the fitness industry, from trainer to therapist to consultant at major universities as well as for the State of California. He has been the director of the Adaptive Fitness Therapy Program at Foothill College (training fitness professionals to work with people with chronic health issues) for over 10 years and has taught adaptive PE there for over 30 years. Dr. Knopf was featured in the Wall Street Journal, was on the cover of ACTIVE magazine, and is a frequent guest on various radio programs.