Does anyone know anything about foam rollers. There seems to be a lot of different versions and sizes. Any suggestions as to what would be useful for general recovery purposes?
Avoid one which is too soft. Roll on them quite slowly. It will hurt, especially when you start using it. They are effective though. I ordered one on Monday from Escape Fittness as I was poorly with a sportive hangover!
I've got an orange one from escape fitness that Daniel advised getting. It makes me pull a selection of interesting faces after strenuous exercise. Half of me says "what a useful bit of kit" half of me says "get that thing away from me".
Trisports sell a few different types and gave me good advice. There are some good videos on YouTube of Dan Martin demonstrating a routine for cyclists. I try to use them occasionally as part of my stretching routine. Especially good if you are trying to get rid of a niggle or injury.
I was lucky enough to take a foam roller class while out on a training camp in March. You want one that is at least 6 inches and the Grid suggested above is a great refinement of the concept. The Dan Martin video aligned nicely with what I learned from the exercise physiologist on the camp.
Make sure to do them calves, especially down around the achilles. Big benefits from injury avoidance.
It's making a difference in terms of recovery and ability to train day on day.
Agree with the Grid, the wife and I have a Grid as well as a Nike one that is similar from Argos. There doesn't seem to be much difference, but both are firm enough and similar in price.
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A bit more hurty but does the job well
I was lucky enough to take a foam roller class while out on a training camp in March. You want one that is at least 6 inches and the Grid suggested above is a great refinement of the concept. The Dan Martin video aligned nicely with what I learned from the exercise physiologist on the camp.
Make sure to do them calves, especially down around the achilles. Big benefits from injury avoidance.
It's making a difference in terms of recovery and ability to train day on day.