Seeing people get into outstretched positions to use a foam roller may seem like a funny sight, but physical therapists and elite athletes swear by its promises of reduced soreness, improved ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 best exercises to do with a foam roller, plus the top mistakes to avoid. You probably have at least one athletic friend who’s devoted to foam rolling and has a steady stream of foam roller ...

A foam roller can be used to massage different parts of your body, such as the lower back, hips, and calves. By slowly rolling those areas across the top of the tube-shaped roller, you can help reduce ...

Ken Nosaka receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council and Defence Science and Technology. He is affiliated with the Stay Sharp Program (not-for-profit group in a community ...

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. Foam rolling seemed to ...