VIDEO: Coach Nicole's Favorites--IT Band Release on a Foam Roller
A Self-Massage that is Great for Runners
-- By Nicole Nichols, Fitness Instructor
For more information about this video, please scroll down to read the text below the video player.In this video, Coach Nicole demonstrates a myofascial release technique for the IT (iliotibial) band. Foam rollers are more and more common in gyms and sporting goods stores these days. Now you can learn how to use it yourself! Be sure to check out our foam roller exercise demos (which include additional myofascial release techniques for other muscles) for more ideas.
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