Foam Roller Substitute

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MFPfriend
MFPfriend Posts: 1,121 Member
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So I'm in a pinch right now and I don't have a foam roller nearby. And since I'm a broke college student, I may not be able to get one for awhile. But my calves are ridiculously tight right now from all the running I've done lately, and I really need some sort of foam roller substitute. Any ideas? Preferably something that a college student would have in a dorm room, since that's where I'm currently at...

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  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
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    Tennis balls

    ETA: Or maybe save up $30 for a Jfit foam roller from Amazon. (Less than $30 if you get the smaller ones). Or see if there is a gym at your college and if they have a foam roller.

    Or google about building your own with materials from Home Depot or Lowes.
  • jimmmer
    jimmmer Posts: 3,515 Member
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    PVC pipe. Something like this:

    http://homemadestrength.blogspot.co.uk/2011/04/foam-rolling-is-for-church-moms_24.html

    + A Lacross/squash ball (depending on your geographical location) to get into your glutes.
  • Jewlz280
    Jewlz280 Posts: 547 Member
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    I use a bottle sometimes. Usually something like a soda bottle. I get Diet Tea from the store and those bottles are tall and thin and work perfectly. :)
  • MFPfriend
    MFPfriend Posts: 1,121 Member
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    PVC pipe. Something like this:

    http://homemadestrength.blogspot.co.uk/2011/04/foam-rolling-is-for-church-moms_24.html

    + A Lacross/squash ball (depending on your geographical location) to get into your glutes.

    As soon as I get my hands on some money, I'll be making that. Thank you so much!

    I just use a can of corn as a quick substitute and it was okay. My calves don't feel as tight as before, but they definitely need a little bit more. I don't think the can was wide enough.

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