Amy Ward, a Beachbody master trainer, does the Foam Roller Hamstring at Little Rock Racquet Club. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/CELIA STOREY) If you've ever wondered why your fellow gymgoers are sitting ...

Regardless of how often or how far you run, you know that stretching should be a key part of your workout routine. When you’re logging miles, your quads, hamstring, calves, glutes, core — the list ...

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 ...

According to the American Council on Exercise, foam rolling (also known as self-myofascial release) can help you recover from workouts faster and more effectively. Joy Puleo, program manager at ...

Foam rolling and self‐myofascial release (SMFR) have gained prominence as accessible, non-invasive techniques to enhance sports performance and accelerate recovery. These methods involve the ...

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"Breathe," "stretch" and "relax" are fitness terms generally used within a mind-body class setting (yoga, Pilates, etc.). They may creep into the vernacular of an avid runner from time to time. I'd ...

Certain types of workouts can also lead to hamstring tightness. Ofori-Atta says runners are especially prone because of the ...