Description
Foam rollers can be your best friends at the gym and are a handy tool for home workouts. Not only do they increase your flexibility by breaking up adhesions (aka knots) in muscles, but studies show that your abdominals activate more when you're exercising on a foam roller vs. stable ground. With many shapes and sizes to choose from, you can pack in a variety of workouts and stretches. Full-round, six-inch-diameter rollers are best for more challenging exercises and for rolling out tight muscles, while half-circle “dome” rollers are good for core work and balance exercises.