Can anyone recommend a good foam roller?

[mpm]

I am wanting to purchase one somewhere so I can do some regeneration/myotherapy. I have no clue where to purchase or what to look for in a foam roller.

Can anyone recommend one?

[Kevin T.]

Foam Roller Thread

[Keith Scott]

http://www.performbetter.com/SearchR...tegoryID_E_235

[Cynic]

A typical foam roller is a good starter, but they don't have the resistance needed for hamstring work.

Better to get a 6" PVC pipe and wrap it in a thin layer of foam rubber for the hams and calves.

[RacerBill]

If you use the Perform Better link at the bottom of this page, it helps JP support the forum. They have a variety of foam rollers for sale.

[Keith Scott]

Originally Posted by Cynic

A typical foam roller is a good starter, but they don't have the resistance needed for hamstring work.

Better to get a 6" PVC pipe and wrap it in a thin layer of foam rubber for the hams and calves.

For some, but for others the typical FR works very well on the hammy's and calves.

[mpm]

Thanks all, I will definitely try to support the forum.

[Tony Gentilcore]

Check out t-nation soon. I should have an article up soon which deals with more "focused" modalities for soft tissue work other than a foam roller. It is so going to rule. I hope.......

[Jimmy Smith]

Originally Posted by Tony G

Check out t-nation soon. I should have an article up soon which deals with more "focused" modalities for soft tissue work other than a foam roller. It is so going to rule. I hope.......

I look forward to it TG, there's a few very good options out there aside from the foam roller

[Tony Gentilcore]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith

I look forward to it TG, there's a few very good options out there aside from the foam roller

Your 12 inch black dildo doesn't count Jimmy!.........:p

[Jimmy Smith]

Originally Posted by Tony G

Your 12 inch black dildo doesn't count Jimmy!.........:p

It doesn't? Damn it really broke up my plantar fascia too. Since EC's in LA this weekend and you are all alone I'll send it up to you!.....

[Keith Scott]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith

I look forward to it TG, there's a few very good options out there aside from the foam roller

True. Like others, I have been doing similar tissue work with great success for years even before the foam roller came into the main stream...using all kinds of different modalities.

look forward to seeing your article

[Jimmy Smith]

Originally Posted by Keith E Scott

True. Like others, I have been doing similar tissue work with great success for years even before the foam roller came into the main stream...using all kinds of different modalities.

look forward to seeing your article

While only PT's, DC's and massage therapists can do ART, I think us as trainers and strength coaches can do alot in terms of myofasical work. We just need to be creative

[Tony Gentilcore]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith

While only PT's, DC's and massage therapists can do ART, I think us as trainers and strength coaches can do alot in terms of myofasical work. We just need to be creative

I actually show a "poor man's" version of ART using a tennis ball for the shoulders in the article....

[TrainingGirl]

So where do I go to volunteer to have you guys work on me?

[Jimmy Smith]

Originally Posted by TrainingGirl

So where do I go to volunteer to have you guys work on me?

For you training girl? Anywhere!! haha

[Alcoholiday]

Originally Posted by Tony G

Your 12 inch black dildo doesn't count Jimmy!.........:p

haha. burn.

[Cynic]

If you haven't bought yet, Perform Better is having a 30% off sale:

Elite Rollers

[mpm]

Thanks for letting me know that. I was going to get one once I saw this, but then shipping was 7.50. I dont understand why shipping is that high on a 1 foot piece of foam.

Thats terrible when shipping is more than the item you are buying almost.

[Cynic]

It looks like a GP shipping rate, $7.50 covering anywhere in the US.

[dos]

Originally Posted by Cynic

If you haven't bought yet, Perform Better is having a 30% off sale:

Elite Rollers

The elite roller is the way to go....if you are at all large (heavy) you will vaporize a regular bio-foam roller....I know that I completely wreck these things when I get on them. With the sale, you can get a great one that will last you forever! I'm on mine several times a day and it looks just like it did when I got it.

[RedLefty]

Amen, Dos. I already wrecked a white foam roller (the one I brought to the summit this year) and replaced it with an Elite. No warps or indentations yet!

[Jean-Paul]

If you get the foam roller, don't forget an instruction guide:

[cappuccino]

I bought a black "elite" roller and really like it. However, it is MUCH firmer than the normal white ones, so you might like that or find you prefer something softer to start with. It was a big toss-up at the retreat on who liked the elite one vs the regular one

[twinsavsvikingsfan]

I ordered one of these things today. I'm looking forward to getting it and trying it out.

[Cynic]

I ordered a 3' and 1' roller as well. I'm going to have more rollers than AOL coasters.

[jj]

Yeah but the good thing about the AOL coasters is they send them for free to you. And often with a new design. Oh yeah, on subject, I am still waiting on mine in the mail. Damn international postal service.

[finboy]

Just ordered a 3' roller! Crap...can't spend the money on the guide right now. Any free foam rolling instructions lurking around?

[OldGuy]

Check this out, fin.

http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=475832

[finboy]

Thanks, bud...now I remember seeing the link to this article on Eric's website awhile back. Just signed up for his newsletter too.