Foam rollers can be used to maximise the body's recovery - the premise is that they break up adhesions in the muscles, facilitate stretching, help you warm up, and promote recovery.
A study in the Journal of Athletic Training reported that post-workout rolling not only reduces delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), but improves sprint time, power output and strength endurance in the days following a tough session, helping you to stay on track as the week progresses.
Only got ten minutes? Add these five moves to your post-run routine to help boost recovery and keep yourself running strong. Runner's World has put together the following efficient workout! Check it out HERE.
