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Foam Rolling Protocol Calculator

Generate a foam rolling protocol with duration, sets, pressure level, and rolls per set based on target area and timing.

Inputs

Results

Duration Per Set

21 sec

Sets

2

Pressure LevelModerate
Rolls Per Set8
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Target Area, Quads, and Hamstrings.
  2. Set Calves, Upper/Mid Back, and IT Band.
  3. Adjust Soreness Level, 1 — Not Sore as needed.
  4. Review Duration Per Set (sec) and Sets.
  5. Use Pressure Level and Rolls Per Set to inform your decision.

What each input means

Target Area
Muscle group to foam roll
Soreness Level
Current soreness level in the target area
Timing
Whether rolling before or after exercise

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    Target Area = 1, Soreness Level = 3, Timing = 1 = 3 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Duration Per Set
    Duration Per Set
    21 = 21
  3. Calculate Sets
    Sets
    2 = 2
  4. Calculate Pressure Level
    Moderate = Moderate
  5. Calculate Rolls Per Set
    Rolls Per Set
    8 = 8

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