If you’re sore from a workout and looking for a productive way to spend your rest day, consider spending some time with your foam roller. Foam rolling is an excellent way to speed up recovery since it ...

In the wellness world, a foam roller has long been an essential. It’s used for post-workout self-massages, and is great for relieving muscle tension and stimulating circulation. These days, however, ...

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, ...

Arm day, leg day, ab day—these are the familiar pillars of strength training. But what about lower back day? Our lower backs are often overlooked, yet they're a crucial part of fitness. Many of us ...

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. It’s easy to almost ...

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