(Health-NewsWire.Net, May 09, 2015 ) London, United Kingdom -- TLV Fitness has made an announcement today for cyclists to achieve peak performance, an exercise program preparing the muscles prior to getting on the bike and after coming off the bike.
It is essential to do myofascial release and trigger point massage work to reduce the buildup of toxins pre ride and post ride to decrease or prevent inflammation. The exercise program below is designed specifically for cyclists who want to achieve peak performance without having to worry about stopping during their rides due to painful cramps and fatigued muscles that are not firing.
• Calf Massage
Place the right upper calf on top of the foam roller and the left calf on top of the right lower leg. For support place the hands on the floor by the sides of the body. Keep shoulders down and slightly together. Gently move forwards and back on the floor rolling the calf on top of the foam roller down to the Achilles tendon.
If there is a tender spot in the calf, gently apply more pressure and rub the affected area up and down on the foam roller along the muscle fibers until the pain goes away. Continue to roll on the inner and outer parts of the calves on both legs until there is some relief.
• Quadriceps Massage
Place the foam roller under the front of the thighs. Using the arms, slowly move the body forward and backwards along the thighs. Breathe normally keeping the legs relaxed. Repeat this process for as long as it is comfortable and does not cause pain. This exercise can be progressed by crossing the legs and massaging one thigh at a time.
• Hamstrings Massage
To massage the hamstrings with a foam roller begin by sitting on the foam roller with the soft, meaty part of the buttocks directly on top of the roller. Begin slowly rolling back and forth and slightly side to side to release any tight spots in the muscle. Slowly roll down the leg toward the knee and feel the hamstrings releasing, pausing for a few seconds at any sore spots. Change position from side to side to work the entire muscle. Increase or decrease pressure by using one or both legs at a time and roll with feet turned in and out to cover the entire muscle group.
• Upper Back Massage
Place the foam roller beneath the shoulder blades. Support the head with the hands and keep the knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Use the feet to control the motion and pressure and start rolling toward the head, pausing at any sore spots. Roll back down to the mid-back and repeat.
The spokesman for TLV Fitness was thrilled about the exercise program for cyclists with the foam roller on Amazon, saying "The deep soreness that you may experience after a long bicycle ride is from lactate buildup in your muscle tissues. Lactate is a byproduct of glucose breakdown in your muscles, so incorporating this exercise program before and after cycling can not only improve your performance but enhance your overall cycling experience."
The TLV Fitness Foam roller is highly rated and available at Amazon.com. Amazon is the largest on-line retailer in the world, providing a safe market place and serving millions of customers. The Foam roller has received 5 star reviews and high satisfaction rating by its customers.
The foam roller is currently on sale on Amazon and 50% off the original price.
About TLV Fitness
TLV Fitness is a specialist company focused on inspiring people to Transform the way they feel and empower lasting change through their range of fitness products.
