The iliotibial band (IT band or ITB) is a thick band of connective tissue that runs longitudinally along the outside of your leg. It begins at the hip and continues to the knee and shinbone. The IT ...

The inner thighs are not often thought of as a commonly used muscle throughout our everyday activities. However, these muscles are actually very important when it comes to most movements we perform ...

Tight muscles are no fun. They get achy and tired, making exercise and other activities a chore. You may also find that tight muscles leave you feeling less flexible when you try to move. A good ...

We just had 1,000 women participate in the Girlfriends Half-Marathon to benefit the Susan G. Komen For a Cure. That means a number of them probably feel a little stiff this week. We thought this would ...

Self-myofascial release has been gaining popularity over the years as a way to release tight muscles and improve mobility. There are even entire workout classes devoted to foam rolling — arguably the ...

Foam rolling may help alleviate tightness or trigger points in the quads, hamstrings, calves, lower back, lats, shoulders, and IT band, among other body parts. Foam rolling is a type of self-massage ...

When you're training for a race, foam rolling is vital. This self-massaging technique loosens stiff muscles and helps keep fascia (connective tissue in muscles) loose. Foam rolling, along with ...

In our opinion, our rest day is just as important as a workout. Whether you exercise or not, there's never a bad time to give yourself a little TLC. It's time to pull out the foam roller and say ...

Don't be fooled by its minimalist, no-frills appearance: A foam roller is one of the most valuable, inexpensive, and versatile pieces of gym equipment out there, says Lauren Borden, a certified ...

Cellulite plagues 98 percent of us, by some estimates, meaning even the young and trim aren't spared. Even so, it's an aesthetic frustration that can make you feel far heavier and older than your ...