A Guide To Choosing the Best Foam Roller Foam roller’s have continued to gain wide ...
Triathlete here and this thing is a life saver. If you're any sort of athlete or just have sore muscles that have knots which are difficult to roll out this is the toy for you. The beauty of this thing is that it allows you to torture yourself three different ways. The outter portion is smooth and hard so you can start with it to roll out your ITB issues, then just whip out the middle slightly softer but pointy roller and roll out your butt, hamstrings and quads and finally get the stick roller inside to do your calfs. This thing does it all. Honestly I wouldn't settle for a single when you can  buy a three in one for the same price. Basically every coach and athlete will suggest you get one of these things. It's esp helpful for people with ITB or muscular injuries due to endurance sports. A Guide To Choosing the Best Foam Roller<br /><br />Foam roller’s have continued to gain wide acceptance as more and more trainers help their clients understand all the benefits of using a foam roller.<br /><br />I originally began to use a foam roller while I was training for a marathon. A close friend of mine who works with elite athletes recommended it after I complained of hip tightness. What I found is that it’s a little bit like any other healthy habit, you’re not going to love it at first but eventually you won’t be able to go a day without it. Don’t quote me on this, but I think the phrase “it hurts so good” was originally used to describe a relationship with a roller.<br /><br />Since then, I've been using a foam roller during all of my training. I recently ran the BMO Marathon in Vancouver British Columbia and I can't express just how vital the Trigger Point Foam Roller was post-run. Anytime you run 5, 10 or 25 miles, stretching your muscles out with the best foam rollers is going to help your body the next day.<br /><br />Now depending on your pain tolerance and how tight your muscles are you’re going to need a different roller. And while some experts recommend ditching a foam roller and going straight for the PVC pipe I caution against that. Again it depends on the type of muscles you'll be using your foam roller on. Throughout this site, we have a variety guides on foam rollers for back pain and lower body pain like shin splints.<br /><br />Why You Shouldn't Start With The Most Intense Foam Roller?<br /><br />You’re not going to make rolling out your muscles a habit. If you’re new to this, a PVC pipe is going to hurt. Sure, all foam rollers will be uncomfortable particularly when you first start. A PVC pipe won’t be uncomfortable, it will hurt. There is no easing into it, and as a result you won’t pause to let those trigger points dissipate, you’ll use it less frequently and for a shorter periods of time.<br />You’re not going to make rolling out your muscles a habit. If you’re new to this, a PVC pipe is going to hurt. Sure, all foam rollers will be uncomfortable particularly when you first start. A PVC pipe won’t be uncomfortable, it will hurt. There is no easing into it, and as a result you won’t pause to let those trigger points dissipate, you’ll use it less frequently and for a shorter periods of time.<br /><br />Both EVA rollers and high density foam rollers are very cheap and you may find that you actually enjoy the slight discomfort that these products inflict.<br /><br />The Benefits of Using a Foam Roller<br /><br />When my friend recommended I start using a foam roller the first thing I wanted to know is why. What is a foam roller going to do for me? Like many, I'm the type of person who will be more motivated to do something if I know the why.<br /><br />He broke it down into two categories for me:<br />Warming up<br />Recovering<br />Warming Up<br />Best Foam Roller for Warm Up<br />Before any intense exercise you should always warm up. It doesn’t matter if you’re going into a yoga class, running a marathon or weight lifting. A foam roller has become a vital part of my warm up. Kneading your muscles with a roller will help improve blood flow to prime your muscles for whatever you’re about to do. This in turn helps to reduce injuries.<br />Both EVA rollers and high density foam rollers are very cheap and you may find that you actually enjoy the slight discomfort that these products inflict.<br /><br />The Benefits of Using a Foam Roller<br /><br />When my friend recommended I start using a foam roller the first thing I wanted to know is why. What is a foam roller going to do for me? Like many, I'm the type of person who will be more motivated to do something if I know the why.<br /><br />He broke it down into two categories for me:<br />Warming up<br />Recovering<br />Warming Up<br />Best Foam Roller for Warm Up<br />Before any intense exercise you should always warm up. It doesn’t matter if you’re going into a yoga class, running a marathon or weight lifting. A foam roller has become a vital part of my warm up. Kneading your muscles with a roller will help improve blood flow to prime your muscles for whatever you’re about to do. This in turn helps to reduce injuries.<br /><br />Using a foam roller should be added to any athletes stretching routine. No matter if it's before a game, a workout, or a marathon, it's important to get those muscles warmed up so they are ready to perform. - A guide to selecting the best foam roller
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