TOOLBOX: Static Stretching doesn’t resolve muscle tightness, and neither does strength training alone. Soft Tissue work is the missing linchpin, but you don’t need your own personal soigneur, using a ...

Sure, we’re all obsessed with our boutique Flywheel, CorePower and SoulCycle classes, but there is one less-glamourous (more budget-friendly) activity that can make a huge difference in your body — ...

The popularity of the foam roller has been growing steadily in the world of fitness, so much so, that it is often used as the “cure-all” for many different conditions. The foam roller is a great tool ...

Foam rollers aren’t magic, but they can be handy for certain pre- and post-exercise movements. Here are the two main ways to use yours. Before a workout, in place of stretching If you’re familiar with ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Each week leading up to the Gate River Run on March 20, H2 Health will provide tips for runners. This is the fifth of nine segments. We’ve covered a variety of topics thus far and ...

Foam rolling is a self-applied massage technique used to achieve soft tissue (muscle, fascia, etc.) mobilization, explained physical therapist Erin Adams, DPT, CMTPT (certified manual trigger point ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link 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 ...

When TriggerPoint recently came out with its firmest foam roller yet, the GRID X, I have to admit I kind of winced. Ever since I suffered an overuse injury from marathon training, foam rolling has ...

Avoid bad posture—which creates more tension and stress in your body—by being mindful of your alignment while using the roller. Try to avoid straining your wrist joints while rolling by activating ...

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 ...