What's important: length, girth or firmness?

BerryH
BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
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?
  • 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.
  • LeenaRuns
    LeenaRuns Posts: 1,309 Member
    Thank you for posting this!!! :laugh:
  • 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: 48,989 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
    jpicsexiaduvysym3hmm_zps6d718274.gif


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

    1) Firmness
    2) Girth
    3) Length

    :wink:
  • Lift_This_
    Lift_This_ Posts: 2,756 Member
    in for the "sciencey" portion of this thread.
  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    jpicsexiaduvysym3hmm_zps6d718274.gif


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

    1) Firmness
    2) Girth
    3) Length

    :wink:

    Love the gif!
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    I love your wit Berry :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: In before the lock!!!
  • penny_eclipse
    penny_eclipse Posts: 524 Member
    genuinely need to know the answer to this too (also, *chuckle*)
  • SpeSHul_SnoflEHk
    SpeSHul_SnoflEHk Posts: 6,256 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.

    Quit lying. It never left. That splash was your mind wallowing in the gutter playing happily!
  • TravisBikes
    TravisBikes Posts: 674 Member
    Depends. Are you working with a partner? Going solo? Sometimes those needs change.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Two out of three ain't bad!
  • randrews0407
    randrews0407 Posts: 216 Member
    Reading for research purposes :bigsmile:
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    1. Firmness
    2. Length
    3. Girth

    That's what I look for in a foam roller. :)
  • joleenl
    joleenl Posts: 739 Member
    best thread and title ever!

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