Foam rolling may help alleviate tightness or trigger points in the quads, hamstrings, calves, lower back, lats, shoulders, and IT band, among other body parts. Foam rolling is a type of self-massage ...

It's a technique previously only used by athletes and trainers, but now foam rolling is a common way to exercise. Technically known as self-myofascial release, the technique involves massage to ...

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 ...

Don't be fooled by its minimalist, no-frills appearance: A foam roller is one of the most valuable, inexpensive, and versatile pieces of gym equipment out there, says Lauren Borden, a certified ...

Foam rolling is like having a personal massage therapist at home—for free. But if you’ve never used a foam roller before, it might seem more like a torture device than a useful recovery tool. Here's ...

If you’re over the age of 25, you’ve likely experienced back aches at some point in your life. Back pain is one of the most ...

Roll through the pain. We’ve all done it—in that it “hurts so bad I want to stop, but I know if I stop I’ll regret it” sort of way. Maybe before a run, after a particularly grueling lifting session, ...