07/26/2026
It isn't a magic fix but it's a recovery strategy that can definitely help you feel better after a run! Research suggests post-exercise foam rolling may help:
• Reduce muscle soreness
• Decrease feelings of muscle tightness
• Improve flexibility and range of motion
Try spending 30–60 sec on each major muscle group (like your calves, quads, hamstrings, glutes, hip flexors) after your next run!
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Sources:
• Zhou, J., Jia, D., Mao, J., & Xu, Y. (2024). Preventive effect of foam rolling on muscle soreness after exercise: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, 40, 1890–1898. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.009
• Wiewelhove, T., Döweling, A., Schneider, C., Hottenrott, L., Meyer, T., Kellmann, M., Pfeiffer, M., & Ferrauti, A. (2019). A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Foam Rolling on Performance and Recovery. Frontiers in physiology, 10, 376. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2019.00376
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💬 Do you foam roll after running or is this a habit you're still trying to build?