Hot & cold massage stones are here!

Massage-Stones-HotMassage-Stones-ColdWe've added to our inventory some of the more than 80 different basalt and marble stones used in hot or cold stone massage therapy. The stones we've selected we use on our own bodies and we have determined them to be the best fit for working on yourself. Some of the stones are best used by a licensed stone massage practitioner, and you will not see them available on our site. We will be adding a practitioners section to our site in the coming months, based on the feedback we get from individual's positive experiences working with exceptional therapists. If you have a great masseuse or masseur, let us know! We're looking for high-quality deep tissue, sports massage, ART, or sport-related stone massage therapists. There are a lot of "fru-fru" spas out there and the types of massages they offer are typically not the approach we're looking for. We want you to get the best recovery possible so you can get back to training HARD! Toward that end, you will need a therapist that understands the sometimes masochistic punishment that you sometimes put yourself through to reach new athletic goals. We'll guide you through how to work on yourself. You will need the assistance of a professional on certain occasions, and we want to help you find that professional.

When working on yourself, remember that your body will tend to go numb after exposure to the stones (especially the cold stones). You need to be VERY aware of your reaction to the temperature of the stones. The last thing you want to do is freezer burn or properly burn your skin! It is typically best to have a barrier between your skin and the stone such as a cloth, shirt, pants, towel, etc. Once you get familiar with the application of hot or cold, the same SMR techniques you've learned using the balls and rollers will apply to the stones. In many cases, all you need to do is lie on the stone and let the hot or cold do the work for you. Your SMR efforts can be cut from more than 30 minutes to less than 5 minutes when done correctly!

Click here to go to the stones section of our site. We will add more stones to our inventory as we determine the safe and practical application with each one.

SMR for the CrossFit Named WODs

After years of requests from the CrossFit community, we now have a list of the SMR movements for each of the benchmark named workouts.

Feel free to download the Adobe PDF and print or email it to share with whomever you choose.

We want you to perform better so that you can raise the level of competition out there.

3-2-1...GO!

Click here to download the CrossFit Named WODs (as of 6-12-2011)
Click here to download the list of SMR for the Girls

Pre-WOD SMR should be done prior to your dyanamic warm up and practice movements. Remember, the purpose of SMR is to "turn off" stubborn, overly tight muscles. You want everything awake when you try to crush Fran or any other WOD.

Post-WOD SMR should be done following your cool down stretches, as your heart rate returns to normal. Do the rolling movements at the gym, and the ball exercises much later when you have completely cooled down. You don't want to significantly restrict blood flow right after your WOD, and the localized pressure possible with the ball is likely to be too much to ensure adequate blood flow while you are lying on top of it.

Take your time, breathe deeply, and focus on allowing your muscles to wrap around the ball or roller. Good luck!

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR

Click here to download the list of SMR for the Heroes

Pre-WOD SMR should be done prior to your dynamic warm up and practice movements. Remember, the purpose of SMR is to "turn off" stubborn, overly tight muscles. You want everything awake when you try to crush Murph or any other WOD.

Post-WOD SMR should be done following your cool down stretches, as your heart rate returns to normal. Do the rolling movements at the gym, and the ball exercises much later when you have completely cooled down. You don't want to significantly restrict blood flow right after your WOD, and the localized pressure possible with the ball is likely to be too much to ensure adequate blood flow while you are lying your body on top of it.

Take your time, breathe deeply, and focus on allowing your muscles to wrap around the ball or roller. Good luck!

(The pictures below include the 20 pages in the printable Adobe PDF linked above.)

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR2

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR2

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR2

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR2

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR2

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR2

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR2

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR2

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR2

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR2

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR2

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR2

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR2

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR2

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR2

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR2

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR2

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR2

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR2

CrossFit Named WODs -- SMR2

Interview with Jeff: What is SMR?

This short interview was conducted just prior to the SMR Coaches Clinic at CrossFit Invictus in San Diego. Jeff was asked to describe what SMR is, and why would you want to do it. He gives brief explanations to the science and methodology of self-myofascial release. If you aren't doing it, you should be! Watch the video to learn more.

Bike Wear World filmed this interview. They're big fans of SMR, and Jeff appreciates their help promoting it to the public. Thanks, Sami!

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We’re NASM approved!!!

 
 
Our 2-Day SMR Coaches Clinic will not only provide you with valuable self-therapy techniques for you and your clients, but will also almost complete your educational requirements to maintain your trainer credential (and you get $200 worth of SMR products). We can now offer 1.6 of the 2.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) that NASM-certified trainers require to maintain their certification credential.
 
So come check us out the next time you get a chance and let us help you help yourself and your clients. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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