Recovering from family fitness stress

Recovery is when our bodies build themselves back up again, stronger than before if we are exercising and eating properly.  One of my favorite modes of recovery is the foam roller.  Here you see the Red Devil himself demonstrating how to work the tension out of one’s shins.  He’s so smart, isn’t he?!  Anyway, be sure you give yourself ample time to sleep, stretch and work the tension from your tight body parts.  When was the last time you had a massage?  (Please don’t go to your grave without the experience!!)  The next best thing is self-massage with a foam roller.  Notice I didn’t say it’s a complete substitute!  It certainly helps aid in oxygen flow to the muscles while rolling away the acid build-up.  If you live in Cleveland and have not come by to my Training by Liz Exercise Therapy class, which uses many tools including foam rollers, then you are missing a great way to unwind your body.