Why We Need to Get Rolling at Work

by Julie Zuleger The benefits of rolling and incorporating self-myofascial release techniques at work are unlimited. Let’s take a look at some contributing causes of muscle tension and pain, and how the Get your Recess Rolling program can help your office athletes. Many of us sit at our computers for extended periods which can lead […]
Rolling, Rolling, Rolling, Get Your Recess Rolling!

by Julie Zuleger So what is all the hype about rolling at work? We know the benefits of self-care, foam rolling, and self-myofascial release are endless: better posture, increased range of motion and flexibility, increased productivity, reduced muscle tension and muscle knots, reduced health-care costs, relieves stress, and have fun at work. Sitting for extended […]
Recess at Work

by Julie Zuleger Who doesn’t like to have fun, especially at work? One way to have fun and take care of our mind and body is to take a recess. Remember back to elementary school when we took a morning and afternoon recess. We ran around, played, stretched our muscles, socialized with friends, and got […]
Self-Care: Good for the Body, Good for Business

by Julie Zuleger The stress of working from home, sitting at a computer all day, and meetings can play havoc on the body and the mind. What is the answer? Self-care. Self-care means taking care of yourself so that you can perform at the highest level possible, prevent disease, and promote physical, emotional, and mental […]
Can Foam Rolling Really Get Rid of Cellulite?

The short answer: sort of. Using a foam roller is a proven way to loosen tight muscles, speed recovery after a tough workout, and prevent injuries. Lately, though, we’ve been hearing about another big benefit of rolling out: banishing cellulite. The FasciaBlaster, MELT Rollers, and Be Aligned Rollers all promise to erase those annoying lumps and bumps under the […]
4 Steps to Proper Post Workout Recovery

Most gym-goers believe that the key to making the most of their workouts is training hard, day in and day out. Though intense exercise is essential, if you don’t give your body a chance to recover between sessions, you’ll be setting yourself up for a great setback. Proper recovery is just as crucial to improving […]
3 Key Spots to Foam Roll to Prevent Injuries & Increase Mobility

Ketanga Fitness Retreats puts on fitness vacations all around the world (you can check out the full line up at KetangaFitness.com). On one of their recent fit trips to Tulum, the focus of the trip was recovery and mobility with Coach Chelsea Aguiar, and they used our Tiger Tail Roadsters before and after workouts to help their muscles recover and […]
3 Ways You Can Recover Like An Olympian!

After binge watching hours upon hours of the 2016 Rio Olympics, you might be inspired to start training like an Olympian. But before you go crazy with ramped up mileage, double weights, and an extra dose of soreness, Happy Muscles Blog is here to help you learn how to recover like an Olympian! What is a […]
The Foam Roll Routine

As endurance athletes, we are innately stubborn people. We’ll be the first to argue with anyone who tells us we can’t do something, find exhilaration in pushing our bodies to find new limits and seek thrill when we push the line of that limit again and again. So, when we inevitably hit the wall of […]
Why You Should Never Skip a Warm-Up

When you have to work out but are pressed for time, skipping the warm-up seems reasonable. But little did you know that those few extra minutes you spend warming up are very important both for your performance and overall health. As marathon season is just around the corner, it helps to know why warming up […]