Fitness is not a hobby, it is a lifestyle. I am sure we all know that. And when we talk about life, we need to be prepared for ups and downs, sunshine and rain, good days and bad days. There are some basic fitness gears we must all have to make our fitness journey an easy and exciting one. When I initially started with my exercise regime, I felt lot of stiffness in my body which eventually led to pain in my hip flexors. The pain was so nagging and would keep me from sleeping during nights. I did not want to stop what I started and was desperately looking for a fix. My trainer helped me with stretching and exercises using the Foam roller which worked like magic. It was not on overnight recovery but i could feel the difference and the pain subsided in a few days. Not only for pain relief, I now use the foam roller for so many different activities and stretches. It is a must have fitness accessory anyone can have. A worth it and a reasonable buy for sure, For detailed benefits of using a foam roller do read this article. Also sharing some common foam roller exercises for easy reference.