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Flywheel’s new spin on injury prevention [video]
Flywheel's Holly Rilinger is passionate about pain relief and preventing injuries
The newest class at Flywheel Sports is focused on spinning but, ironically, doesn’t take place on a bike.
Foam rollers are migrating from the physical therapy world to fitness studios
Flywheel instructor, and former pro basketball player, Holly Rilinger created Myofascial Release—fascia being the connective tissue that envelops the muscles and organs. In this 60-minute class devoted to foam-rolling, Rilinger applies the pain-relief tricks of the trade gleaned from her mentor Perry Nichelston, DC, a chiropractic sports physician.
The IT band and psoas muscle get tight when we spin, explains Rilinger. “As a result, the hip can lock up and then suddenly the pain is radiating to your hip or knees.” The foam rolling feels like you’re giving yourself a deep tissue massage.
Well+Good’s Melisse Gelula recently joined Rilinger for an intense spin class followed by this short tutorial on Rilinger’s three go-to moves for cyclists. —Alexia Brue
Myofascial Release, $30, is offered at Flywheel Sports Flatiron location every Saturday at noon, www.flywheelsports.com
Wow! As an outdoor biker, I think this would be really beneficial for any post biking activity. No doubt these foam rollers would be excellent for after running as well. Previously I was a long distance runner and did triathlons. I can tell you that these exercises would also be quite beneficial for post runs. I am going to look into getting in touch with Holly for more information on other exercises. This was excellent Melisse.
Holly trains me. She is 100% committed and into her clients. She knows her stuff and has the amazing ability to be kind and tough while never taking no for an answer. The foam is brutal but guess what…it gets better and you feel better. She wears red better than anyone and she allows potty mouth from her clients within reason. What more can I say?
nice work holly, this is a great class and essential for so many people!
Those are three exercises/releases that I can’t wait to try! Thank you for sharing!
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