One of the best recovery tools you can use to help treat sore muscles is a foam roller. While recovery has gone high-tech in recent years, this simple piece of equipment helps to roll out fascia—the ...

In a world dominated by high-tech massage guns and expensive ice baths, sometimes the simplest recovery tools are still the ...

And maybe, hopefully, these will also lead to some PRs. But we’re taking it seriously for its own sake, too, joy in the process, less focus on the destination.In comes the humble foam roller. In the ...

Foam rollers are a one-size-fits-all product. The lightweight piece is designed to relieve muscle soreness, tightness and inflammation, which can increase comfort and flexibility and in turn help you ...

In the fitness world, the foam roller is a popular accessory to use during the stretching portion of a workout — it can help improve muscle length and joint motion, according to the American Council ...

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 ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! If you’re sore from a workout and looking for a productive ...

The iliotibial band (IT band or ITB) is a thick band of connective tissue that runs longitudinally along the outside of your leg. It begins at the hip and continues to the knee and shinbone. The IT ...