Product Description

Finally, A book that explains the mysterious uses of the foam roller for the average exercise enthusiast ! On a Roll @ Home will teach you how the foam roller works to improve your core strength, what your core muscles are and how they work. You will learn how to achieve good posture, how breathing can help improve your workout and the ABC's of fine tuning your exercise technique. Learn how the roller can help decrease neck and back pain, and lastly learn massage techinques to rid you of muscle tension after a long day at your desk. This easy-to-follow manual gives beginner to advanced exercises, with precautions, clear directions and pictures.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36628 in Books
• Published on: 2006-07-01
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• 90 pages

Review
"Finally- we are rolling ! In her user friendly book, Donna Gambino divulges the secrets of the magical foam roller. On a Roll @ Home guides you through over 50 exercises safely and with care. Whether you are in need of a hard-core abdominal workout, seeking that perfect stretch for tight neck, shoulder and leg muscles or yearning for a feel-good massage, the foam roller does it all. Forget all the pieces of useless fitness equipment that you bought on a whim and are vegetating in your basement: keep the roller in the living room, store one in your car and don't forget that it fits nicely in the airplane overhead bins. Join the Club of Healthy Rolling People." --Nicola Conraths-Lange, Founder of Logokinesis Publishing and author of "Survival Skills for Pilates Teachers" and "Pilates Space"

"I have used the foam roller as a warm-up in my studio for muscle release and alignment for several years now. I have other books on the subject but none have given me the information that Donna's book has provided. It is a complete and comprehensive book that I would not hesitate to recommend to my clients. Lovely exercises, wonderful information, all in a well thought out and easy to read layout." --Carolyne Anthony, Director of The Center for Women's Fitness, and author of "Using the Body Bolster During Pregnancy and Postpartum" and "Pilates Mat Applications for Pregnancy"

"This program makes a difference for everyone-including those at the highest levels of fitness." --Greg Isaacs, fitness expert and author of " The Ultimate Lean Routine, "10,000 Steps" and "360 Workout"

From the Publisher
This easy-to-use and easy-to-follow foam roller exercise guide will take anyone from the beginner exerciser to the advanced exerciser through a challenging and beneficial workout. Donna has used her expertise in the field of orthopedic physical therapy and Pilates to give simple instructions with fine-tuning and precautionary tips. The quick reference nature of a printed manual is a real advantage for those users who are on the go or are just in need of an exercise guide reference rather than the more complicated process of watching a DVD. Physical therapists in the clinic will love this book to offer to clients as a helpful and safe home program. A must-have for the person new to foam rolling !

From the Author
This book was designed with everyone in mind. From the fitness client, patient in the clinic, home exerciser, or elite athlete. I listened to what you wanted and what you have desired from an exercise book. "On a Roll @ Home" is 8 X 11 and spiral bound with an easy flip-through design. The instructions are large enough to see while lying on a mat and roller. The instructions are clear, concise and simple to follow. Pictures are bold -black and white and clearly show the exercise. So get on the roller and roll yourself into shape !