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"I started using this foam roller before the gym about 3 times a week for the last month now, and I'm already seeing great improvements with my lower back pain."
"It was an easy fix, and the seam became flat & smooth in 5 minutes I chose the size very carefully - I'm 5'3'' and didn't need the roller to be too big but made sure that it was long enough for the effective hamstring & quadriceps stretch exercise."
"I read up on foam rollers and the wonders they work so I decided to give this one a shot, since it was highly recommended on a separate website due to its durability and very low price."
"I was hesitant about getting the 36" roller because I thought it might have been too big but believe me, you should really get this size and not the smaller one."
"I have significantly less post-workout pain the following day in this class compared to another class that doesn't do the foam rolling."
"* I just used this for the first time and overall it does exactly what you would expect it to."
"-Great for relieving sore muscles -Very durable -Easily supports a 200lb person for exercising -Inexpensive, but very high-quality Would highly recommend this to anyone looking to exercise and relieve soreness of muscles."
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"It turns out that when your muscles are tight, you use those muscles less, and start overcompensating with the muscles you dont want to use as much... I started using this foam roller before the gym about 3 times a week for the last month now, and I'm already seeing great improvements with my lower back pain... It could provably be a little denser, but I have not noticed any changes in effectiveness because of this."
"It was an easy fix, and the seam became flat & smooth in 5 minutes I chose the size very carefully - I'm 5'3'' and didn't need the roller to be too big but made sure that it was long enough for the effective hamstring & quadriceps stretch exercise... A 12" roller would be a little too small for my big thigh and if I wanted to put both thighs and legs on it at the same time... I tried the thigh stretch with this foam roller, and it was very firm and pressing the right muscles."
"I read up on foam rollers and the wonders they work so I decided to give this one a shot, since it was highly recommended on a separate website due to its durability and very low price. I went with the 36" roller, as most guides recommended longer rollers for those who are just beginning to use them... I would recommend to anyone that's looking to loosen up their muscles, particularly if they're always tense."
"She gave me some exercises to do, but the one that has gotten me the most relief is lying vertically on the roller right on top of my spine and then roll and forth on the unit. When I first get on it's a wee bit painful, but after a minute or so it hurts so good... I was hesitant about getting the 36" roller because I thought it might have been too big but believe me, you should really get this size and not the smaller one."
"I've had muscle soreness that usually lasts days, but it's gone after 24 hours when used with one of these... I have significantly less post-workout pain the following day in this class compared to another class that doesn't do the foam rolling... There was another half marathon 6 days later, but I didn't think my muscles would be able to handle it."
"* I just used this for the first time and overall it does exactly what you would expect it to... I feel more relief in my pecs and back than ever after using it for just a couple minutes... ) I'm not bringing a 6 inch diameter 18 inch long thing to a gym, that could be bumped and roll away from me."
"* My chiropractor recommended I buy the 36" version of this for some daily routine back stretching to do at home... I'm not sure what kind of things people are doing to break and chip away at this thing... -Great for relieving sore muscles -Very durable -Easily supports a 200lb person for exercising -Inexpensive, but very high-quality Would highly recommend this to anyone looking to exercise and relieve soreness of muscles."
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"It turns out that when your muscles are tight, you use those muscles less, and start overcompensating with the muscles you dont want to use as much... The key is to stretch, but a foam roller also does wonders to help loosen those tight muscles. I started using this foam roller before the gym about 3 times a week for the last month now, and I'm already seeing great improvements with my lower back pain... With one routine I found, I hit just about every muscle in your body. When you first start using the foam roller, it is going to hurt... But it is worth the initial pain and your body will thank you later... It could provably be a little denser, but I have not noticed any changes in effectiveness because of this."
"It had raised seam on one side as some people noted in the reviews... It was an easy fix, and the seam became flat & smooth in 5 minutes I chose the size very carefully - I'm 5'3'' and didn't need the roller to be too big but made sure that it was long enough for the effective hamstring & quadriceps stretch exercise. Most of the yoga mat is 24" wide, so I knew that a 24" roller would be a little too long when you do the stretch on the mat. A 12" roller would be a little too small for my big thigh and if I wanted to put both thighs and legs on it at the same time... It is, however, not long enough if you want to use it as a yoga bolster and place it vertically under your back. I tried the thigh stretch with this foam roller, and it was very firm and pressing the right muscles... The roller is also useful to get my back ready in the position to do a bridge and to safely come down from the bridge by landing my upper back on it."
"I was getting a lot of pain around my mid-back and I was told that my back muscles were very tense. I read up on foam rollers and the wonders they work so I decided to give this one a shot, since it was highly recommended on a separate website due to its durability and very low price. I went with the 36" roller, as most guides recommended longer rollers for those who are just beginning to use them... I had to grit my teeth and swear a lot, but once I rolled off, I noticed my entire back felt limber, if slightly numb. The best part was that the pain was gone, and it seems for the long run... Turns out my muscles were knotted up and they were tensing up all the time on their own, and this worked out all the issues... I would recommend to anyone that's looking to loosen up their muscles, particularly if they're always tense."
"My back is so bad I have to sleep on the floor to get relief, and even then it still hurts... My doctor recommended I get one of these to help with the rehabilitation of my back. She gave me some exercises to do, but the one that has gotten me the most relief is lying vertically on the roller right on top of my spine and then roll and forth on the unit. When I first get on it's a wee bit painful, but after a minute or so it hurts so good... I'll lie on it and roll for about a half hour and it feels great! I was hesitant about getting the 36" roller because I thought it might have been too big but believe me, you should really get this size and not the smaller one. With the 36" unit, your head will be supported while you rock and roll on the floor."
"* If you've never used a foam roller before, these things are impressive. I've had muscle soreness that usually lasts days, but it's gone after 24 hours when used with one of these. Just be aware they can be VERY painful on sore muscles... I have significantly less post-workout pain the following day in this class compared to another class that doesn't do the foam rolling... There was another half marathon 6 days later, but I didn't think my muscles would be able to handle it. I used the foam roller 3-4 times a day (with a lot of curse words), and by race day I was completely pain-free... There's no way this would have been possible with any kind of muscle soreness."
"* I just used this for the first time and overall it does exactly what you would expect it to. I used it on a hard surface, but I would imagine it works just as well on carpet... I feel more relief in my pecs and back than ever after using it for just a couple minutes. Basically it massaged me more deeply and quickly than ever, which is fantastic. I'm a kid at heart, so it was kind of fun rolling around on top of this... ) I'm not bringing a 6 inch diameter 18 inch long thing to a gym, that could be bumped and roll away from me. Guess I will just have to keep using it at home if I ever join a gym again."
"* My chiropractor recommended I buy the 36" version of this for some daily routine back stretching to do at home. This product has been amazing for stretching, and massaging sore muscles throughout my back and shoulders. I feel very supported by this roller and have had no issues with it thus far. I'm not sure what kind of things people are doing to break and chip away at this thing... I guess don't use it as a replacement for your 9-iron, and it should hold up very well... And at such a great price, I honestly can't find a single negative remark to note about it. -Great for relieving sore muscles -Very durable -Easily supports a 200lb person for exercising -Inexpensive, but very high-quality Would highly recommend this to anyone looking to exercise and relieve soreness of muscles."
