What's important: length, girth or firmness?

BerryH

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!

AllonsYtotheTardis

IN for science

WVprankster

IN 4 awesome thread title.:flowerforyou:

iAMsmiling

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

Best thread ever.

timeasterday

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

lol thanks for making my day. :flowerforyou:

JenniTheVeggie

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

sugarandspice27

(In before Olivia yanks this thread or you get shut down.)

Hahahahahahaha

All of the above.

NormInv

You can have all three, but if you dont know how to use it, it would still not get the job done.

Carrot1971

In before the mods close it! lol

Faye_Anderson

Can we have all 3?

sugarandspice27

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.

LeenaRuns

Thank you for posting this!!! :laugh:

MizTerry

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

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

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

firmness ........................................................

ninerbuff

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

Firmness.

It doesn't matter how long or thick it is if it can't get the job done.

SamanthaClarexo

Oh... and to answer your question, in order of importance:-

1) Firmness
2) Girth
3) Length

Lift_This_

in for the "sciencey" portion of this thread.

NormInv

Oh... and to answer your question, in order of importance:-

1) Firmness
2) Girth
3) Length

Love the gif!

lizziebeth1028

I love your wit Berry :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: In before the lock!!!

penny_eclipse

genuinely need to know the answer to this too (also, *chuckle*)

SpeSHul_SnoflEHk

Oh that completely threw me off my game today.

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

Sheesh.

Quit lying. It never left. That splash was your mind wallowing in the gutter playing happily!

TravisBikes

Depends. Are you working with a partner? Going solo? Sometimes those needs change.

UsedToBeHusky

Two out of three ain't bad!

randrews0407

Reading for research purposes :bigsmile:

MireyGal76

1. Firmness
2. Length
3. Girth

That's what I look for in a foam roller.

joleenl

best thread and title ever!