While there are tons of overhyped recovery aids, the foam roller is legit; a 2023 review published in Sports found more positive evidence to support this kind of self-myofascial release (AKA ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If I could do only one post-workout recovery activity for the rest of my life I'd choose foam rolling. It ...

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your account’s ‘Saved for Later’ section. Recently, two writers reached out to the Strategist on the subject of targeted muscle massagers — both ...

This week we're going to go over some of the common foam rollers that are out on the market that I have used first hand. I'll discuss my experiences with them when it comes to durability, comfort, and ...

If everything going on in the world has you a bit tense, you may want to think about a foam roller, which you can use to give yourself a deep-tissue massage while watching TV in your pj’s — or, if you ...

Having a foam roller is like having a massage therapist at your fingertips — and way cheaper! You can get a foam roller for about $20, and anyone who exercises — whether it's running, cycling, dancing ...

If you’re sore from a workout and looking for a productive way to spend your rest day, consider spending some time with your foam roller. Foam rolling is an excellent way to speed up recovery since it ...

Amy Kwan, DPT, PT, has been a physical therapist for over 10 years. Foam rolling might help relieve sore and tight muscles in your glutes and hamstrings. It may be unsafe to use a foam roller if you ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced fitness enthusiasts to work out at home more often, and that has created an interesting corollary: home-based recovery from those workouts. With access to sports ...