stop foam rolling your IT band because to be honest most people get it wrong if you've ever had pain here on the outside part of your knee you've probably heard of IT band pain basically you have a ...

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Self-myofascial release is a technique of stretching that has a wide range of benefits, especially for active individuals. Foam rolling is an effective tool used in this type of stretching to aid in ...

Serious question: Are you foam rolling correctly? These are the top foam rolling mistakes experts make, for your learning pleasure. Every human being should own a foam roller for recovery after a ...

When I say “IT,” you might think “information technology” instead of “iliotibial,” and TBH, I don’t blame you. I'm not here to chat tech—instead, let’s get the lowdown on a lower body tendon called ...

You’ll squat stronger if you use a foam roller before your workout. They break up scar tissue and adhesions—the knots within your muscles. This allows for more efficient muscle contractions and ...

Foam rollers are everywhere these days—at the gym, under your desk, collecting dust under the sofa—but does anyone actually know how to use a foam roller? Done well, foam rolling can ease tightness, ...

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 rolling seemed to ...