Foam rolling is a relatively affordable and easy-to-use exercise technique to promote muscle recovery and improve performance. Discover 9 exercises to benefit your back, legs, and neck.

Like anything else in fitness, foam rolling only works if you’re consistent. “A big misconception is, ‘I'm going to only foam roll when I'm sore, when I feel like I need it,’” Martinez says.

Amy Kwan, DPT, PT, has been a physical therapist for over 10 years. Should you foam roll your glutes? This simple technique might help relieve sore and tight muscles. Simply sit on the foam roller ...

Pro tip: A little discomfort is normal, but if it feels more ow than ahh, switch to a softer roller or adjust your technique—foam rolling should feel intense but not unbearable.

Wave Roller. The 12-inch Therabody Wave Roller is the most high-tech foam roller I've tested. Like the iconic Theragun, it's chargeable and uses vibration to ease muscle pain and tension.

Foam rolling seemed to come out of nowhere maybe 15 or 20 years ago. It enjoyed a monumental level of popularity, feeling for a while like maybe it was mandatory if you wanted to train well. Many ...

Foam rolling has become a popular way to help ease muscles after strenuous exercise, and while the humble foam roller itself may not look like much on its own, you should ignore it at your peril.

Effects of foam rolling on performance and recovery: A systematic review of the literature to guide practitioners on the use of foam rolling. J Bodyw Mov Ther. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.10.019 ...

Have you spotted that soft cylinder-shaped object at the gym and wondered what it was for? It's a foam roller, a self-myofascial release (SMR). Used by many athletes, it decreases tissue tension, ...