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 ...

Alleviate post-workout soreness with these expert-recommended tools.

You've probably seen foam rollers during visits to the gym, where exercisers use them to ease muscle tension, pain, or soreness before and after grueling workouts. And while these cylindrical tubes of ...

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 ...

Exercises that involve a foam roller may also improve core stability. However, experts still need to confirm the benefits of using a foam roller. There are various types of foam rollers to choose from ...

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 rollers aren’t ...