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 ...

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review ...

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 ...

The deeper you get into your workout routine, the more you reap the rewards — and ahem — the aches and pains, especially if you lean toward a more strenuous approach to exercise — say with running, ...

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, ...

Self-myofascial release has been gaining popularity over the years as a way to release tight muscles and improve mobility. There are even entire workout classes devoted to foam rolling — arguably the ...

Self-myofascial release has been gaining popularity over the years as a way to release tight muscles and improve mobility. There are even entire workout classes devoted to foam rolling — arguably the ...

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 ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. November 5, 2020 Add ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. If you’re looking to get the most out of ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! If you’re sore from a workout and looking for a productive ...