If you've never invested in a foam roller -- commonly found at sporting goods stores for 20 to 40 bucks -- you're doing your muscles a major disservice. Regularly using a foam roller offers many of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Active recovery days can be key to reaching your fitness goals. The trainer who designed our 4-Week Bodyweight Challenge, Bianca Vesco, created a workout calendar that's progressive. Think: two steps ...

Hamstring strains are one of the most common—and frustrating—soft-tissue injuries suffered by athletes. There are two main types: an acute strain and a proximal hamstring tendinopathy, a ...

Exercise fads come and go with the regularity of diet fads. Tae bo, Thighmaster and, dare I say, pole dancing, have waxed and waned in popularity over the years. Now there are foam rollers multiplying ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If I could do only one post-workout recovery activity for the rest of my life I'd choose foam rolling. It ...

Have your legs ever been so stiff and tired that simply bending down to tie your shoes felt like a Herculean task? Whether muscular discomfort comes from an intense workout or too much sitting, ...

Foam rollers are a simple and affordable way to enhance your workouts. Though most just use them as a tool for post-workout recovery, foam rollers can also be extremely useful during warm-ups. Rolling ...

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Mili Godio Updates Editor In the fitness world, the foam ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...