FOAM IMPROVEMENTS

And the rave reviews for foam rolling keep, er, rolling in. A study in the Journal of Strength and

Conditioning showed that hamstring range of motion increased after two months of foam rolling. Good range of motion in your hamstrings helps to support your lower back and increase stride length. Various other studies have shown that foam rolling can help to reduce DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) after a hard workout. For the best results, don’t forget to include strength work, such as stability-ball leg curls, one-legged squats and hip bridges, alongside regular foam rolling.