Ah, the foam roller. It is both savior—and arch enemy—of runners all over the globe. Using a foam roller before a run can serve as a dynamic warmup to help to increase circulation, loosen tight spots, ...

In comes the humble foam roller. In the age of high-powered massage guns and red-light therapy and AI-assisted run coaching, it’s easy to dismiss the low-tech foam roller as antiquated in the churn of ...

When you're training for a race, foam rolling is vital. This self-massaging technique loosens stiff muscles and helps keep fascia (connective tissue in muscles) loose. Foam rolling, along with ...

Walk into any runner's bedroom or living room and you'll likely spot a foam roller lying on the floor. These nifty (if often rather pain-inducing) devices not only make you look like a pro – but are ...

If you're a runner you've probably heard about the wonders of the foam roller. It's all true - it will change your life. Asheville physical therapist Miriam Nelson, owner of Runner’s Mechanic, will ...

Sticking with our review of products that runners use to help with injuries, we are going to discuss the good ol’ foam roller. Runners usually have a love/hate relationship with foam rollers, and ...

For many of us, stretching consists in the classic crossing of the legs and bending at the hips for 30 to 60 seconds prior to going out for a run. There is also a popular stretch where you stride a ...

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Foam rollers and massage balls are great tools for runners to release tension and prevent injury. You can use them before the gym, at home in front of the television or before or after a race. This ...