Group Fitness Instructor

Answer: D - The fitness instructor who wants to provide participants with tools to perform “self-help” myofascial release techniques will often suggest use of a foam roller. A foam roller can help participants to apply point pressure to a particular muscle group that is tight or tender. The exerciser is able to control the amount and duration of the pressure to the localized area by adjusting how much body weight is supported by the roller. It is important to note that myofascial release, as performed by therapists, is a massage and manual therapy technique that is outside the scope of practice of the Group Fitness Instructor.