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 ...

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The phrase "roll out" used to only refer to the lyrics of a particular Ludacris song. Now the popular rap verse has trickled into the fitness universe, where it most accurately describes the process ...

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Foam rolling is like having a personal massage therapist at home—for free. But if you’ve never used a foam roller before, it might seem more like a torture device than a useful recovery tool. Here's ...

Have a foam roller sitting around, but no idea how to really use it? Pilates instructor, 200-hour yoga teacher, and NASM-certified trainer Alexa Idama of @lowimpactfit shared these moves you can do to ...

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 ...

Foam rolling is a form of self-myofascial release. Put more simply, it's sustained pressure into your tissue and muscles to help stretch and release tension. Rolling after a workout, or after getting ...

Active recovery days can be key to reaching your fitness goals. The trainer who designed our 4-Week Bodyweight Challenge, Bianca Vesco, created a workout calendar that's progressive. Think: two steps ...