The Fit Bar™ introduces you to a gateway activity for health, fitness and youthful aging.  The Fit Bar™ foam rollers are used for myofascial release, a technical term for self-massage. Use of the Fit Bar™ will reduce nagging aches and pains, increase flexibility and circulation, speed recovery from injuries, and rejuvenate after travel. These improvements are accomplished through the release of trigger points (painful knots), which indicate muscle fiber and fascial adhesions in soft tissues of the body. The Fit Bar™ works by slowly applying and maintaining pressure to trigger points so that  myofascial adhesions are broken down, improving suppleness and circulation.


Always use the Fit Bar™ as a warm-up for exercise. This will increase the suppleness and flexibility of your muscles, promote greater gains in strength and endurance, and reduce the risk of injury. Regular use of the Fit Bar™ will also reduce muscle tension after a heavy workout, greatly assist injury rehabilitation and relieve tight muscles after a long journey. For best results use these techniques daily and stay hydrated.


INSTRUCTIONS

Start by slowly rolling the The Fit Bar™ under each body part in the prescribed direction. Look for tender or painful trigger points. Maintain pressure on each point until it releases or for a minimum of 30 seconds. Notice the changes you feel in the muscles; a decrease in pain during movement and an increase in flexibility. Stretch after rolling. This will allow the muscle to extend to the proper length.
















REFERENCES

Training is only as good as your recovery.  Working hard and being short of time is an issue for many working athletes.  The Fit Bar and Iron Bar are products that I use two or three times a week for around 20 min to assist my post training recovery. The benefits can be felt straight away stretching and releasing tight muscles and built up knots, as well as working your core to hold yourself in the dynamic postures. I would recomend the Fit Bar products to anyone who wants to maximize their training

Scott Larsen - Tri Edge


New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/03/health/nutrition/03fitness.html?_r=1&emc=eta1


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/21/health/research/21regimens.html?src=me&ref=homepage


Los Angeles Lakers

http://www.nba.com/lakers/photogallery/10london_22.html


Livestrong (Lance Armstrong Foundation)

http://www.livestrong.com/article/24888-using-foam-roller-back-pain/


Runner’s World

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-241-285--11556-0,00.html


Running Times

http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=9911


Sport Fitness Advisor

http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/self-myofascial-release.html


BodyBuilding.com

http://blog.bodybuilding.com/BillyBob50/2009/08/14/7847601/