Over the last 20 years, fitness accessories have become a big business. Balance boards, kettlebells and oddball objects are all the rage, and it does not appear that will change anytime soon. But a ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Foam rolling has been a revolutionary method for self-massage, but is it something we all need? Though the science is mixed in its benefits/lack of benefits to human performance (strength, speed, ...

Of all the excuses for skipping gym sessions, being too sore and stiff is perhaps the only guilt-free get-out. But if you’re regularly shirking workouts due to aching muscles it’s worth considering ...

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“The foam roller plank is an advanced variation of the traditional plank, adding an element of instability that forces your core muscles to work harder. The added instability of the foam roller ...

Experienced runners get different injuries than beginners. Beginners are famous for shin splints and runner's knee. Long-time runners work for their injuries. The most common injuries seen in ...

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 ...