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 ...

Foam rollers, which are those cylinders often tucked into the corners of fitness facilities or home gyms, are used for self-myofascial release (SMR). SMR is essentially a form of self-massage, the ...

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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, ...

TUCKED AWAY IN a corner of virtually every gym sits at least one foam roller—a cylindrical, piece of padded PVC that has ...

Many coaches recommend using a foam roller before and after runs for good reason: A study in The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research found that rolling out for just a minute can improve your ...

Have your legs ever been so stiff and tired that simply bending down to tie your shoes felt like a Herculean task? Whether muscular discomfort comes from an intense workout or too much sitting, ...

On August 5 at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Sweden’s Armand Duplantis had the entire stadium’s attention. Known best as “Mondo,” the 24-year-old had come into the games already breaking the pole vault ...

Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us? Before you grab the foam roller out of the cluttered corner of your gym for a ...

When it comes to soothing sore muscles, I have two go-tos: heat, and massage. I’ve always had to enjoy those things separately, though. For a quick and easy "massage," a foam roller does the trick; ...

One writer swears by this unique, vibrating foam roller that helps ease post-workout soreness Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Katie Stone is a contributor to Buy Side and a wellness, ...