While ice baths and saunas may be the talk of social media, there’s still much to be said for simpler (and cheaper) approaches to recovery: cue the humble foam roller.
Many gym-goers swear by these self-massage tools and they’re still a mainstay for professional athletes. Pre and post-workout rolling sessions are employed to soothe tight spots in the body and ward off delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS for short). Some use simple pressure points to work out muscles and some come with the added benefit of vibration, helping to loosen tension in the body.
