Budget-Friendly Recovery Tools That Work

The Trend:

High-end recovery tools are everywhere—$200 massage guns, $150 “smart” foam rollers.

The Swap:

• $10 basic foam roller

• $1 lacrosse ball for trigger points

• $0–$20 stretch straps or resistance bands

Frugal Fitness Takeaway:

You don’t need tech to recover well. A cheap roller and consistency beat fancy gear you use twice.