Premiere Fitness Equipment for Travel, Home, and Gym Workouts
Premiere Fitness Equipment for Travel, Home, and Gym Workouts
The MOG Ball is your go-to solution for muscle recovery and mobility. This compact, durable massage ball helps you relieve muscle tension and target stubborn knots, whether at home, the gym, or on the go.
Traditional massage balls often slip or fall when used against a wall. The MOG Ball, with its unique easy-on-and-off lanyard, stays in place, making transitions between floor and wall exercises effortless. Built to handle the toughest tasks, it’s ideal for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone focused on mobility.
Self-Myofascial Release (SMFR) is a technique used to reduce soft-tissue stiffness and alleviate painful hot spots through self-massage. By applying focused pressure with a foam roller or therapy ball, SMFR releases muscle adhesions that form from stress or prolonged static positions. Beyond immediate pain relief, SMFR also:
Trigger points are hyperirritable, highly sensitive knots located in the taut band of skeletal muscles. When agitated, they can cause local or referred pain, muscle tightness, and weakness. They can also become deprived of oxygen and proper blood circulation. There are a few theories on the cause of trigger points, from drinking too much coffee to a sedentary lifestyle. Regardless of how you acquire trigger points, they can be extremely uncomfortable. One of the most common methods used to combat them is self-myofascial trigger point release.
· Locate the “knot” or tender spot within the muscle.
· Select the appropriate body position (floor or wall).
· Place the MOG Ball in between you and the wall or a hard surface.
· Apply direct pressure on the trigger point.
· Apply pressure to the knot for 30-90 seconds; release and repeat as needed.
· You can perform this technique for up to 5 minutes total per trigger point area.
· Repeat 1-2 times per day.
· Avoid overworking one particular area.
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