The foam roller
tarashley13
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I had heard about it over the years, but recently purchased one. If you don't have one yet, BUY ONE!!
It is amazing!!
I am still trying to figure out the best way to get at my trapezius muscles.
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!! :bigsmile: :laugh: :glasses:
It is amazing!!
I am still trying to figure out the best way to get at my trapezius muscles.
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!! :bigsmile: :laugh: :glasses:
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use a tennis ball to get at your traps. a tennis ball (or golf ball for the truly bad *kitten* among us), will get those areas very well and will work the normal areas (IT band, glutes, quads, hams) with additional intensity once if the regular roller isn't enough.
I highly recommend the Rumble Roller Black for foam rolling0 -
I got a foam roller a few weeks ago and I agree that it works wonders. I also have "The Stick" to use on my calves.0
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after every run..foam roll,foam roll,foam roll. it's a mantra :-)0
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Try a lacrosse ball or softball for the trap/levator scapulae region.0
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I just bought one of these! I'm glad to hear they work!! How do you use yours?0
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I don't know how many times I've said that the foam roller is the single best thing I ever purchased. If I could marry it, I would.0
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This is one of the dumbest exercise fads yet.0
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I do not know why anyone would think it is dumb. I makes my back feel so much better.0
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This is one of the dumbest exercise fads yet.
I don't believe anything until I try it. I tried it - hurt like hell the first time . Doesn't hurt any more and I feel better after using it.
have you tried it?0 -
Good thread. I've been thinking about getting one. What do you think the benefits are for you?0
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Oh good god the dreaded foam roller! It hurts so bad!! lol0
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what is it??0
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what is it??
The devil.0 -
Both my trainer & my chiropractor recommend it, so I don't classify it as a "fad." I personally classify it as a torture device, along with my very innocent-looking tennis ball.0
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Get a tennis ball too and here is an AWESOME website to help use it:
http://www.athletestreatingathletes.com
I got it when I had an over use injury in my hip and my hip is 100% okay now; also I have repeatedly pulled my right hamstring for years but since using this (and the tennis ball); my hamstring has been truly performing without pulls!! Whether you are aware or not, once you pull a muscle (specifically the hamstring); you have a propensity to pull it over and over again. I have to say since using my foam roller and tennis ball, I haven't felt any pull in my hamstring and its been about 6 months - super YAY! Oh and I run 3-4x per week and weight train 3x per week.0 -
Length of PVC pipe, covered in old hiking mat or thick yoga mat, lots of duct tape = supercheap foam roller. Make a couple in different sizes for all the different muscles. Awesome.
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edit -- insert quote of above poster here about it being a dumb exercise fad.
well, maybe it works for people. same as warming up and stretching. YMMV.0 -
Good thread. I've been thinking about getting one. What do you think the benefits are for you?
loosens tight muscles, helps stretch tendons (like IT band), makes me more flexible0 -
Used one as part of PT rehab, and loved it. Now it's a part of my regular routine.0
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Good thread. I've been thinking about getting one. What do you think the benefits are for you?
loosens tight muscles, helps stretch tendons (like IT band), makes me more flexible
1. How does the foam roller stretch the IT band? Just in a basic sense, what forces cause this stretching? Explain how it's even possible for the IT band to be stretched.
2. Assuming the IT band can be stretched, what is the benefit of having a loose IT band? What are the drawbacks of having a tight IT band? In what state is the IT band in a healthy individual with no injuries? Tight, or loose?
I think you'll find that if you make even the slightest effort to research and answer these questions you'll find that the IT band is not what you think it is and foam rolling could not possibly help IT band issues. This is one of the most pervasive myths currently spreading on running discussion forums.0
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