Foam Rolling
Prevent Injury and Build Strength With Self-Myofascial Release
Since the invention of the foam roller, athletes have frequently heard about “self-myofascial release.” But they may not understand what it is and why elite athletes, like Chicago Bulls star [...]
Advantages of Using a Foam Roller Before and After Working Out
Massage is great for helping muscles recover, improving mobility and reducing aches and pains from training and competition. The performance-enhancing technique is based on myofascial release—i.e., reducing the tightness in [...]
Flexibility Tips for Basketball Players
Shawn Windle, Indiana Pacers head strength coach, says tight muscles are a common problem for basketball players; and if ignored, they can lead to injury. Here, he drops some ways [...]
Stretching for Football with LaDainian Tomlinson’s Coach
Todd Durkin—two-time personal trainer of the year (according to two leading industry associations) and strength coach to LaDainian Tomlinson, Reggie Bush and dozens of other professional football and baseball players— [...]