If you've never invested in a foam roller -- commonly found at sporting goods stores for 20 to 40 bucks -- you're doing your muscles a major disservice. Regularly using a foam roller offers many of ...

When I first learned how to use a foam roller in exercise, I didn’t like it at all. If you have never used a foam roller before, like me, your first time may be like mine: It might not feel good ...

Foam rolling has been a revolutionary method for self-massage, but is it something we all need? Though the science is mixed in its benefits/lack of benefits to human performance (strength, speed, ...

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Foam rolling is a self-applied massage technique used to achieve soft tissue (muscle, fascia, etc.) mobilization, explained physical therapist Erin Adams, DPT, CMTPT (certified manual trigger point ...

A foam roller, which is much cheaper than a massage gun, can provide self-message benefits while alleviating muscle pain, improving range of motion and relaxing the nervous system. Certain foam roller ...

According to the American Council on Exercise, foam rolling (also known as self-myofascial release) can help you recover from workouts faster and more effectively. Joy Puleo, program manager at ...

Foam rollers aren’t magic, but they can be handy for certain pre- and post-exercise movements. Here are the two main ways to use yours. Before a workout, in place of stretching If you’re familiar with ...

In the wellness world, a foam roller has long been an essential. It’s used for post-workout self-massages, and is great for relieving muscle tension and stimulating circulation. These days, however, ...

Mercey Livingston is a health and wellness writer and certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She's written about fitness and wellness for Well+Good, Women's Health, Business Insider, and ...