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title: Do you need to use a foam roller?
date: 2021-09-15T16:25:00+10:00
author: Walker Designs
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# Do you need to use a foam roller?

 [Tips](https://www.ricardoriskalla.com/blog/category/tips)

 

 

 

 

 

  Yes, they are.

They can be instrumental as a recovery tool to release muscle tension.

I highly recommend you get one.

If you want to improvise, use a kitchen pin roller.

You can use it before, during or after your sessions.

For more tips, read my books and download my exercise videos available on this website.

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