What's important: length, girth or firmness?

BerryH
BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
Or are position and action all that matters?

I need a foam roller to iron out some hip and knee niggles from running and there are so many factors to take into consideration!
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  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    IN for science
  • WVprankster
    WVprankster Posts: 430 Member
    IN 4 awesome thread title.:flowerforyou:
  • iAMsmiling
    iAMsmiling Posts: 2,394 Member
    Or are position and action all that matters?

    I need a foam roller to iron out some hip and knee niggles from running and there are so many factors to take into consideration!

    I think length and girth are a matter of personal preference, but you're not going to get much done without firmness.
  • crista_b
    crista_b Posts: 1,192 Member
    Best thread ever.
  • timeasterday
    timeasterday Posts: 1,368 Member
    Clicked in when I saw the title! LOL!

    But in response to your question we got the Rumbleroller in original (blue) density. It's a bit painful and may not be the best for a "foam roller virgin." Longer is better to get both legs at the same time. Shorter if you're only working one leg at a time.

    Here's a good one:
    http://www.amazon.com/Trigger-Point-Performance-Revolutionary-Roller/dp/B006GUCAFG/ref=sr_1_13?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1368023189&sr=1-13
  • zonah
    zonah Posts: 216 Member
    lol thanks for making my day. :flowerforyou:
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    [/quote]

    I think length and girth are a matter of personal preference, but you're not going to get much done without firmness.
    [/quote]

    ^^^^Truth.
  • sugarandspice27
    sugarandspice27 Posts: 521 Member
    (In before Olivia yanks this thread or you get shut down.)

    Hahahahahahaha

    All of the above.
  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    You can have all three, but if you dont know how to use it, it would still not get the job done.
  • Carrot1971
    Carrot1971 Posts: 272 Member
    In before the mods close it! lol
  • Faye_Anderson
    Faye_Anderson Posts: 1,495 Member
    Can we have all 3?
  • LeenaRuns
    LeenaRuns Posts: 1,309 Member
    Thank you for posting this!!! :laugh:
  • sugarandspice27
    sugarandspice27 Posts: 521 Member
    You can have all three, but if you dont know how to use it, it would still not get the job done.

    ^^ Truth

    You have to have a passion for what you're doing, not just rolling through the motions.
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    Oh that completely threw me off my game today.

    That splash was my brain hitting the gutter...again...for the third time today.

    Sheesh.
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    Clicked in when I saw the title! LOL!

    But in response to your question we got the Rumbleroller in original (blue) density. It's a bit painful and may not be the best for a "foam roller virgin." Longer is better to get both legs at the same time. Shorter if you're only working one leg at a time.

    Here's a good one:
    http://www.amazon.com/Trigger-Point-Performance-Revolutionary-Roller/dp/B006GUCAFG/ref=sr_1_13?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1368023189&sr=1-13
    Thanks you! :flowerforyou:

    Believe it or not I am actually looking for serious injury prevention advice but couldn't resist a naughty innuendo.

    If you see something rude, it's YOUR mind that's dirty, right?
  • crista_b
    crista_b Posts: 1,192 Member
    Clicked in when I saw the title! LOL!

    But in response to your question we got the Rumbleroller in original (blue) density. It's a bit painful and may not be the best for a "foam roller virgin." Longer is better to get both legs at the same time. Shorter if you're only working one leg at a time.

    Here's a good one:
    http://www.amazon.com/Trigger-Point-Performance-Revolutionary-Roller/dp/B006GUCAFG/ref=sr_1_13?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1368023189&sr=1-13
    So you're saying it was too firm for a virgin?
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    firmness ........................................................
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,902 Member
    Length and girth don't matter if there is no firmness.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • myofibril
    myofibril Posts: 4,500 Member
    Firmness.

    It doesn't matter how long or thick it is if it can't get the job done.
  • SamanthaClarexo
    SamanthaClarexo Posts: 353 Member
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    Oh... and to answer your question, in order of importance:-

    1) Firmness
    2) Girth
    3) Length

    :wink: