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 ...

If you've never invested in a foam roller -- commonly found at sporting goods stores for 20 to 40 bucks -- you're doing your muscles a major disservice. Regularly using a foam roller offers many of ...

Looking to build up that 6-pack? That 4-pack? No-pack?! In all seriousness, Firefighter Tim says core training is an essential component of any fitness plan and should be included in your workout ...

The use of foam rollers is widely associated with an affordable way to give yourself a deep tissue massage. It aids in loosening up tight spots by applying pressure as you roll the body over it. This ...

This article originally appeared in the December 2015 issue of SELF. For more from the issue, subscribe to SELF and download the digital edition. Daily rolling is best (ideally before a workout or in ...

In the wellness world, a foam roller has long been an essential. It’s used for post-workout self-massages, and is great for relieving muscle tension and stimulating circulation. These days, however, ...

You see people rolling on them in the stretching area. The first time you saw one, you thought it was a piece of leftover construction material. And while it looks cool, you have no idea what to do ...

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