On a Roll

April 7, 2009, 7:00 amwomenshealth

Unwind with this simple super-tool

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Extra foam in your latte isn't the only kind that'll help you relax. When you "self-massage" with a foam roller, the pressure of your body weight against the roller's firm surface allows muscle tissue to lengthen more than when stretching and eases muscular knots. "Using a foam roller is like getting a professional massage - but it's portable and affordable," says Sydney personal trainer Jacinta Jacobs. Spend five to 10 minutes a few times a week working these common tight areas with a 15cm by 90cm roller ($45, sportstek.net), pausing at tender spots for 30 second.'''

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