Foam roller?

meeper123
meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
How much does it help? I have a small one that was given to me, and I thought since I am going to be adding in more weight training that it wouldn't be a bad idea to start using it. How do you use it? What sort of improvements have you seen?

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  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    youtube is your friend
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    I bought one today and used it before and after my workout. It's my new best friend.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    yah I did find a good video I think:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAuh5Pg8uYU
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    mine is only about half as long as that is that ok?
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    i love my foam roller. and if it's good enough for jim wendler, it's good enough for me.

    here is a great article. http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/06/13/trigger-point-release/
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    mine is only about half as long as that is that ok?

    i have a small black one myself.... ;-)
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    i love my foam roller. and if it's good enough for jim wendler, it's good enough for me.

    here is a great article. http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/06/13/trigger-point-release/

    That really is extremely helpful thanks! Oh ok was wondering I saw a lot of long ones being used , but mine was just a short one I will start using it tomorrow :)
  • MyPureSteez
    MyPureSteez Posts: 265 Member
    Got onelast week after putting it off for months.. Only regret is that i didn't get it sooner. Worth every penny! Buy one now
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    Got onelast week after putting it off for months.. Only regret is that i didn't get it sooner. Worth every penny! Buy one now

    I hear it hurts, but is worth it. I suppose never know until you try.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    Got onelast week after putting it off for months.. Only regret is that i didn't get it sooner. Worth every penny! Buy one now

    I hear it hurts, but is worth it. I suppose never know until you try.

    it doesn't hurt any more than a massage
  • TisheaDH
    TisheaDH Posts: 32 Member
    I used a foam roller during my Arrosti therapy treatments after a car accident. I am sold on their benefits and consider it an integral part of my fitness.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    Got onelast week after putting it off for months.. Only regret is that i didn't get it sooner. Worth every penny! Buy one now

    I hear it hurts, but is worth it. I suppose never know until you try.

    it doesn't hurt any more than a massage

    Oh well pft then I was thinking real pain. I actually like that kind of pain.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    youtube is your friend
    This. I use it for running. I use it for work related stress. I use it after long plane trips. And lately, I've been doing pilates on it.
  • karen19711
    karen19711 Posts: 99 Member
    Simply The Best. Smile K
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    Sounds awesome :D
  • lisal11
    lisal11 Posts: 59 Member
    I started using an 18" Tiger Tail roller after a calf muscle tear. It's been very helpful to keep it from turning into a tight little knot as it heals. Additionally use it for rolling over the back of my neck and shoulders. Also, it makes it much easier for your spouse/significant other to give you a back massage. :P
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    Hehe might have to make him use it as well I never do massages anymore a bit of a oversight I think lol
  • MyPureSteez
    MyPureSteez Posts: 265 Member
    Got onelast week after putting it off for months.. Only regret is that i didn't get it sooner. Worth every penny! Buy one now

    I hear it hurts, but is worth it. I suppose never know until you try.

    It's a good kind of hurt. Like a deep tissue massage. The next day you'll be glad you did it. especially if you get really bad DOMS after your workouts
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    yes- foam roller- yes.

    Wine bottle when that gets too beat up.
  • ShaniWulffe
    ShaniWulffe Posts: 458 Member
    I love love love foam rollers. The firm, black ones from OPTP are my favorite. They really release the muscles for me. I've noticed that when I use one before ballet class, my turnout is much better and my extensions are higher :)
  • AngelsFan91106
    AngelsFan91106 Posts: 111 Member
    It was some of the best $40 I have EVER spent. It will definitely hurt at first, but the pain will subside the more you use it.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    It was some of the best $40 I have EVER spent. It will definitely hurt at first, but the pain will subside the more you use it.

    I was really lucky I guess a neighbor was moving and she had never used it so I got it for free. Sounds like a great tool :)
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    I love love love foam rollers. The firm, black ones from OPTP are my favorite. They really release the muscles for me. I've noticed that when I use one before ballet class, my turnout is much better and my extensions are higher :)

    so they also help with flexibility?
  • aquarabbit
    aquarabbit Posts: 1,622 Member
    Couldn't tell you unless you're talking about the ones for hair (which are awesome). I did try a video on youtube about the foam roller and just used my rolled up yoga mat (I taped it to keep it from unrolling) and it really helped my sore hips and calves. I'm thinking about getting one now! Those ones with all the nubs on them to massage seem like they would feel so nice. I can only imagine how good it must feel on your back.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    mine is only about half as long as that is that ok?

    It isn't the size...

    ...it's how you use it.



    (Wait, what? :huh:)
  • InsanityMan84
    InsanityMan84 Posts: 18
    It's a good hurt though. After you're done, you feel so damn good. I couldn't believe how good it felt after the first use. My back especially.
  • ShaniWulffe
    ShaniWulffe Posts: 458 Member
    I love love love foam rollers. The firm, black ones from OPTP are my favorite. They really release the muscles for me. I've noticed that when I use one before ballet class, my turnout is much better and my extensions are higher :)

    so they also help with flexibility?

    I suppose you could say that. For me, it's more that the muscles are looser, so I can better access the flexibility I do have without the muscular tension holding me back, if that makes sense
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    I love love love foam rollers. The firm, black ones from OPTP are my favorite. They really release the muscles for me. I've noticed that when I use one before ballet class, my turnout is much better and my extensions are higher :)

    so they also help with flexibility?

    I suppose you could say that. For me, it's more that the muscles are looser, so I can better access the flexibility I do have without the muscular tension holding me back, if that makes sense

    yeah it does. Sounds amazing! I am usually extremely stiff after lifting weights. I hope this will help me be less incapacitated
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    mine is only about half as long as that is that ok?

    It isn't the size...

    ...it's how you use it.



    (Wait, what? :huh:)

    rolf
  • juggz212
    juggz212 Posts: 32
    How much does it help? I have a small one that was given to me, and I thought since I am going to be adding in more weight training that it wouldn't be a bad idea to start using it. How do you use it? What sort of improvements have you seen?

    It's helps immensely when done properly, how long and how often it should be done depends on the individual when I first started with it I did it every day for at least 30 min. Now I do it 2-3 times a week and I feel great. It helped reduce my forearm tendinitis greatly. I train hard so foam rolling is a must for me.

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