Before you grab the foam roller out of the cluttered corner of your gym for a warmup or cooldown session, you should know why you might want to be using the tool. It all starts with the fascia. Fascia ...

A foam roller, which is much cheaper than a massage gun, can provide self-message benefits while alleviating muscle pain, improving range of motion and relaxing the nervous system. Certain foam roller ...

'Ouch! That's a solid 8 on the pain scale. That hurts and feels good at the same time? I feel it easing up now. Wow, I didn't know that was there." I like introducing people to the wonderful world of ...

Have your legs ever been so stiff and tired that simply bending down to tie your shoes felt like a Herculean task? Whether muscular discomfort comes from an intense workout or too much sitting, ...

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Every gym has a corner for miscellaneous items: bands, mats, kettlebells, ab roller wheels, and belts for heavy lifting. Among these you will sometimes find a cylindrical tube, either smooth or with ...

You’re likely to find foam rollers in any gym, or you may have one yourself, and many people swear by using them before and after exercise. But what does the science say? Is foam rolling actually ...

Have you ever neglected a major project so long that it became more complicated because you put it off? I think of lawn care. If you go a few months without venturing outside you know you can expect a ...

If you work out a lot or play sport then you will know just how painful muscle soreness can be. The day after a heavy fitness session, a simple flight of stairs can become an unconquerable mountain.