I'm not sure if he's still offering that, Pity. I haven't been able to locate it in the newsletter links.http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=475832

Probably a bit more introductory info but basically the same stuff as in Max Strength.

And I posted the foam roller video series (cressey and Gentilcore) earlier in Wolf's journal if you or your trainer want to see it in action.

Oh, I forgot about this one from Mike Boyle:

http://www.strengthcoach.com/public/1303.cfm

And this last thing I will just post the beginning of this article without the exercises since they are the same old thing. This is a really cool explaination not only of foam rolling but how injuries occur in the first place:

Self-Myofascial Release Techniques

Micheal Clark, MS, PT, PES, CSCS

Alan Russell, ATC, NASM-PES, CSCS


Would you believe that your client’s function could be improved for less than $20?

Sound too good to be true? By performing Self-Myofascial Release techniques on a simple piece of foam, your clients can improve flexibility, function, performance, and reduce injuries. In a nutshell, your clients use their own body weight to roll on the round foam roll, massaging away restrictions to normal soft-tissue extensibility. And your clients can perform this program at home, maximizing their recovery time.


KINETIC CHAIN CONCEPTS

For the health and fitness professional to understand how this “magical” foam roll does all that, a basic understanding of the kinetic chain must be acknowledged. The kinetic chain is made up of the soft tissue system (muscle, tendon, ligament, and fascia), neural system (nerves and CNS), and articular system (joints)6. The kinetic chain works as an integrated functional unit. All components of the kinetic chain exist interdependently. If one segment is not functioning efficiently, then the other components must compensate, leading to tissue overload, fatigue, faulty movement patterns, and finally initiates the Cumulative Injury Cycle3,5,10,12. For example, muscle tightness restricts the range of motion that a joint may be moved. Because of muscle restriction (tightness, soft tissue adhesions, and neural-hyperactivity), joint motion is altered, thus changing normal neural feedback to the CNS (central nervous system). Ultimately, neuromuscular efficiency is compromised , which leads to poor movement patterns, inducing premature fatigue and causing injury. The SMFR (Self-Myofascial Release) Program helps your clients improve muscular balance and performance.

BENEFITS OF SELF-MYOFASCIAL RELEASE4

* Correct muscle imbalances
* ↑ Joint range of motion
* ↓ Muscle soreness & relieve joint stress
* ↓ Neuromuscular hypertonicity
* ↑ Extensibility of musculotendinous junction
* ↑ Neuromuscular efficiency
* Maintain normal functional muscular length


HOW DOES IT WORK?

A simple review of neuromuscular anatomy is required to apply the neurophysiological concepts. Two basic neural receptors are located in skeletal muscle tissue. These receptors are the muscle spindle and the golgi tendon organ. Muscle Spindles are located parallel to the muscle fibers. They record changes in fiber length, and rate of change to the CNS5,9. This triggers the myotatic stretch reflex, which reflexively shortens muscle tissue, alters the normal length-tension relationship, and often induces pain1,2,5. Golgi Tendon Organs (GTO) are located at the musculotendinous junction. They are sensitive to change in tension and rate of tension change2,5,7,8. Stimulation of the GTO’s past a certain threshold inhibits the muscle spindle activity, and decreases muscular tension. This phenomenon is referred to as autogenic inhibition2,4,7,11. It is said to be “autogenic” because the contracting agonist is inhibited by its’ own receptors. Reduction in soft-tissue tension decreases pain, restores normal muscle length-tension relationships, and improves function.


GENERAL GUIDELINES

1. The health and fitness professional should be proficient in these techniques prior to client instruction.
2. Hold each position 1-2 minutes for each side (when applicable).
3. If pain is reported, stop rolling and REST on the painful areas for 30-45 seconds.
* Continuing to roll when pain is present activates the muscle spindles, causing increased tightness and pain.
* Resting 30-45 seconds on painful areas will stimulate the GTO and autogenically inhibit the muscle spindles; reducing muscular tension and will help regulate fascial receptors.
4. Maintain proper Draw-In Position, which provides stability to the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex during rolling.
5. Clients can perform SMFR Program 1-2 x daily.

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If you act sanctimonious I will just list out your logical fallacies until you get pissed off and spew blasphemous remarks.