What is that log shapped thing at the gym?

  • So I know this is a dumb question, but I'm curious as to know what those things are and their use. I thought they were styrafoam but they are hard and a little heavy. They have them by the mats and exercise balls.

    I feel silly asking anyone at the gym since I haven't seen anyone actually use one!
  • They're foam rollers and used for self myofascial release ... a kind of self massage for knotted and tight muscles.
  • Self-massage -ohh, sounds nice Maybe I can get one of the trainers to show me how to use it!

    THANKS, MEG!