In order to be the best fighter, boxer, kickboxer, and athlete you need to take care of your body so it can take care of you. This means paying attention to your diet, exercise, mind, and sleep routines. In order to push yourself to your utmost potential, you need to properly recover and rest from your workouts. LeBron James spends an estimated $1.5 million a year on things that take care of his body–that may be a bit extreme to 99% of the population, but it is a testament to how crucial recovery is, especially for athletes.
One of the best tools that you can start using right now during your recovery routine is a foam roller. Foam rolling is a self-myofascial release technique (SMR) that uses your body weight to exert pressure on your muscles through small repetitive movements on a foam cylinder. Basically, think of it as a deep tissue massage that you can do by yourself with a simple piece of equipment.