When someone achieves a muscular hard look does this affect one's flexibility (or is the look simply a function of bodyfat)? I'm asking because I do ballet/gymnastics and retaining flexibility will be crucial when I'm on cycle. Food for thought, when my legs are tight and overworked my quads feel hard, like the muscle feels like a rock. I usually break out the foam roller when this happens and perform some myofascial release.

Which leads me to the next question? Would I need to foam roll or stretch more frequently when I'm on cycle? Do the compounds do anything to superficial fascia of our muscle?