Foam rollers, which are those cylinders often tucked into the corners of fitness facilities or home gyms, are used for self-myofascial release (SMR). SMR is essentially a form of self-massage, the ...

TUCKED AWAY IN a corner of virtually every gym sits at least one foam roller—a cylindrical, piece of padded PVC that has become a mainstream tool for massaging muscle tissue. There’s nothing magical ...

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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 ...