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 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 ...

Read all about the latest gym openings, healthy events, and fitness trends in our twice weekly Wellness newsletter. Sure, you know how to use treadmills and hand weights. But what about all the other ...

A foam roller, which is much cheaper than a massage gun, can provide self-message benefits while alleviating muscle pain, improving range of motion and relaxing the nervous system. Certain foam roller ...

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 ...

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What can I say? I love the feeling of strengthening my muscles on a Megaformer machine, working them in 50 minutes worth of planks and lunges until my core, legs, and butt are shaking. It’s the only ...