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 ...

The Pilates roll like a ball exercise sounds fun, and it really is. How many times, as an adult, have you grabbed one of the best yoga mats and rolled back and forth? Probably not many, and me neither ...

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Here’s what to know before adding a foam roller to your warm-up or cool down. Credit... Supported by By Ashley Abramson Like many people working from home during the pandemic, Veronika Javor, 39, ...

If you work at a desk, then you don’t need me to tell you that sitting all day long is rough on a human body. From tight hips to sore calves and wrecked posture, office work can be a (literal) pain in ...

Amy Kwan, DPT, PT, has been a physical therapist for over 10 years. You can try foam rolling to relieve sore muscles and improve your range of motion. Avoid foam rolling if you have injuries like ...

From massage guns to compression boots, runners now have a suite of recovery tools available to them – but what about the fuss-free foam roller? A long-standing staple in many runners’ arsenals, this ...

It’s one of the most popular yet simplest fitness gadgets around, used everywhere from pro baseball locker rooms to local YMCAs and rehab centers. The foam roller, a foam cylinder with either a smooth ...