Benefits and misconceptions of foam rolling, with Kyle Stull

About this episode

Kyle Stull discusses the benefits and misconceptions of foam rolling in physical preparation and recovery.

Foam rolling has become an industry standard as part of physical preparation and recovery. It has become a useful tool within the training and competition protocol, but the question is, are we using it correctly? In this episode, professor, personal trainer, and former TriggerPoint Director of Research Kyle Stull explains the dispels misconceptions and the biggest benefit of foam rolling, and it's probably not what you are thinking. Listen along as he discusses myofacial release, neurophysiological implications, and his newly released, Complete Guide to Foam Rolling, Second Edition. Complete Guide to Foam Rolling, Second Edition https://ecs.page.link/ectfs Kyle Stull, DHSc, LMT, CSCS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES Kyle Stull is an adjunct professor for Concordia University Chicago, American Public University, and Austin Community College. He was previously a senior master trainer and director of research at TriggerPoint, which helped establish foam rolling as a recognized industry standard. He has 20 years of experience in personal training, corrective exercise, and manual therapy. As a member of the Fascia Research Society and the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine, he is…

People in this episode

Guest: Kyle Stull

Topics covered

• foam rolling
• physical preparation
• recovery
• myofascial release
• neurophysiological implications
• misconceptions

Keywords

• foam rolling
• myofascial release
• neurophysiological implications
• physical preparation
• recovery
• TriggerPoint
• Kyle Stull

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Concordia University Chicago, American Public University, Austin Community College, TriggerPoint, Fascia Research Society, International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine

Products: Complete Guide to Foam Rolling, Second Edition

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