All sorts of fitness buffs have taken to using foam rollers on backs and arms and legs, but it’s often a no-pain, no-gain venture. That made no sense to the developer of a gentler way to self-massage ...

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 ...

From soft density to vibrating foam rollers, there’s a gamut of options at your disposal to help your muscles heal. Commerce Director, Scouted Former Commerce Content Strategist Muscles need love and ...

The Gaiam Restore Total Body Foam Roller, made of polyethylene foam, is less dense and therefore less intense on muscles than the EPP foam of firmer rollers. But it isn’t so soft that it immediately ...

Which foam rollers for shin splints are best? Runners, dancers or others who frequently engage in strenuous physical activity are at risk of developing a painful condition known as shin splints.

In a world dominated by high-tech massage guns and expensive ice baths, sometimes the simplest recovery tools are still the most effective. Whether you're hitting the gym hard, sitting at a desk all ...

TriggerPoint Grid Foam Roller, $37 The TriggerPoint Grid Foam Roller gets high marks for its bumps and ridges. It is designed to feel like a massage therapist’s hands to relieve tired muscles. This ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Foam rollers have rapidly ...

Professional Quality Foam Roller: This soft foam roller is made with durable EVA closed-cell soft foam, perfect for use at the gym, studio, clinic or at home. It's easy to wipe clean, unlike more ...

If you're serious about getting fitter you need to pay equal attention to recovery as the actual workout itself. Whether you've been for a run or you've done a HIIT class, spending a few minutes after ...