Felt-lates!

I invented a new exercise this week: Felt-lates! 

This type of exercise has two benefits. First, you build overall body strength. Second, you get a piece of finished felt.

You need the following equipment:

• wool fiber
• small bubble wrap
• spray bottle with soapy water
• foam tube
• towels
• table

You lay the fiber out on the bubble wrap, spray it with water and soap, make a jelly roll with the foam tube and bubble wrap, then roll it all up in the towel. Next, you roll the bundle back and forth on the table. 

First you use your hands and wrists to apply pressure. They will soon tire. 

Switch to using your forearms to press and roll. Bending over increases pressure to the roll, which in turn increases your heart rate. Your forearms might get sore after awhile, but this action utilizes the muscles in your arms, chest, back, and legs. You build strength and endurance. Also, the fibers felt faster.

Here I am demonstrating the correct position for maximum benefit.

To add a level of difficulty, you can use fiber that does not felt easily. 

Some might consider this a mistake. 

I consider it a Felt-lates challenge.