4 Bed Stretches That Loosen Tight Muscles Faster Than Foam Rolling After 60

Foam rolling can be a great component of a warm-up, especially before strength training. It’s also excellent for targeting tight areas, such as the glutes, front of the thighs, and IT band. It can be challenging to access tight spots if flexibility and strength are limited, however. This is because foam rolling can require you to get into some challenging positions to exert the pressure needed for self-myofascial release.

Foam rolling is contraindicated for some medical conditions, including osteoporosis, fractures, and neuropathy. A gentler alternative: stretching in bed. As a certified personal trainer, I often recommend morning stretches to my clients as a way to release tight muscles before their feet even hit the floor.

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