4 Foam Roller Exercises to Burn Fat and Reduce Cellulite

Yes, it hurts so good, but there's more to foam rolling than easing post-workout soreness. Technically called self-myofascial release, foam rolling therapy works by alleviating adhesions or “knots” in soft tissue to restore elasticity and muscle motion. By guiding your body back and forth over the roller, you're essentially giving yourself a deep tissue massage. “Foam rolling gives you more circulation, more oxygenated blood,” says Lauren Roxburgh, a personal trainer and expert in foam rolling.