The foam roller

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tarashley13
tarashley13 Posts: 114 Member
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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:
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  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
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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 rolling
  • scottb81
    scottb81 Posts: 2,538 Member
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    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.
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
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    after every run..foam roll,foam roll,foam roll. it's a mantra :-)
  • CoachDreesTraining
    CoachDreesTraining Posts: 223 Member
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    Try a lacrosse ball or softball for the trap/levator scapulae region.
  • christianteach
    christianteach Posts: 593 Member
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    I just bought one of these! I'm glad to hear they work!! How do you use yours?
  • weese17
    weese17 Posts: 236 Member
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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. :D
  • iamaelephant
    iamaelephant Posts: 14
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    This is one of the dumbest exercise fads yet.
  • nat8199
    nat8199 Posts: 39 Member
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    I do not know why anyone would think it is dumb. I makes my back feel so much better.
  • lenkearney
    lenkearney Posts: 116 Member
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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?
  • 9jenn9
    9jenn9 Posts: 309 Member
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    Good thread. I've been thinking about getting one. What do you think the benefits are for you?
  • angelams1019
    angelams1019 Posts: 1,102 Member
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    Oh good god the dreaded foam roller! It hurts so bad!! lol
  • MrsSenecal
    MrsSenecal Posts: 312 Member
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    what is it??
  • angelams1019
    angelams1019 Posts: 1,102 Member
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    what is it??

    The devil.
  • PinkNinjaLaura
    PinkNinjaLaura Posts: 3,202 Member
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    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.
  • HypersonicFitNess
    HypersonicFitNess Posts: 1,219 Member
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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.
  • rakufire
    rakufire Posts: 21 Member
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    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.

    [edited for typo]
  • sukiwabi
    sukiwabi Posts: 221 Member
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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.
  • lenkearney
    lenkearney Posts: 116 Member
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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

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