High-Density Foam Roller for Exercise and Recovery, 18 Inches, Black

Have always used the long version of this. If you want something shorter, I find this is just as effective and more of a space-saver.

Don’t give up on this roller!! It’s very awkward at first and uncomfortable. A masseuse recommended it to me for posture improvement/strength. After sitting at a computer for the majority of my career, my back began to lose strength and gain pain between my shoulder blades. This simple roller was very uncomfortable for me to use at first but I have tried it a few minutes each day and it is working. I have become comfortable which has allowed me to relax into the position, that really helps open the chest and stretch muscles that have weakened causing pain. I highly recommend it, wish I would have thought of it :) and want to say don’t give up on it or throw it into the other pile of remedies you may have purchased like me. It’s simple construction is worth it because it works.

Great roller, perfect size, helps get knots out really well. Good firmness and great price.

This 18" roller works well for me (210lb male). After resuming exercise after a long hiatus, muscle soreness and tension limited my range of mobility, especially in my legs. A fitness instructor saw me struggling while attempting squat stretches and told me to grab a roller. USING THE ROLLER WAS PAINFUL, BUT THE RESULTS WERE WORTH IT. After four minutes on the roller, targeting the front and side of my thighs, I was able to walk and fully squat. I no longer moved like an old, arthritic cowboy. NOTE: A roller does not eliminate muscle soreness - I still felt that - but it helps restore range of motion by compressing lactic acid, allowing it to be removed from muscle tissue. If you have arthritis or underlying ligament/tendon/cartilage issues, DO NOT ROLL YOUR JOINTS! [Pun unintended] The roller is for muscles only, not joints, and using a roller on joints can cause pain and damage. The 18" size works well for me (medium-large legs/torso), allowing me to roll both legs at the same time. If you are wider than 18" (L, XL legs/torso), you might want to try a 24" roller so you can roll both legs comfortably. The goal is to relax as much as possible while rolling, allowing the muscles to release tension so the lactic acid can be compressed out of the tissue. If you're a big dude (or woman), tensing up while rolling counteracts the compression, limiting your results and increasing the discomfort you experience while rolling. Get a size that works for your body. I recommend going as small as you comfortably can for storage reasons. Yes, there are 24" and 36" rollers, but where are you going to store a 3' foot roller? Smaller rollers are easier to store in closets or under beds. Using a roller at my home gives me the liberty and privacy to focus on problematic areas (lower back and thighs) while grunting and yelping without disturbing other people. TARGET THE SORE AREA FOR THE BEST RESULTS. This roller has the right firmness to put pressure on tight muscles without being too hard. Everyone's pain tolerance is different, so I would rate this firmness for someone with average pain tolerance. I don't enjoy pain, but with this roller, the temporary pain is worth the long-term results of being able to walk/squat with a normal range of motion. After heavy leg days, the roller allows me to be back to a normal range of motion on day 2. Without the roller, I wouldn't walk normally until day 4, sometimes day 3. The roller can withstand a beating, making it ideal for storage. Done using it? Throw it in the closet, under the bed, or in the back corner. If it falls, it won't be damaged. With blunt force collisions, the dense foam is sturdy. However, avoid sharp corners and sharp objects, which can gouge out chunks of the foam.

I think this is probably a fine piece of equipment. However, I am a senior and find it very difficult to use. I do not have the strength to roll my body over the foam. Will be giving this to St. Vincent DePaul. If you are not a senior, you could try it. Maybe use one in a gym first before you buy.

Color as described. Provides a hard massage for home and upper back. Very firm foam. Used for pain relief. Size as described.

Not very comfortable. It is very light and feels rather cheap, but gets the job done. I was a little disappointed that it was so firm, but you get what you pay for. I would consider going for something more high quality next time.

This roller is a perfect size to hit every muscle in your body. The firm texture helps to find all the sore spots. It’s easy to store. I ended up buying two so that my husband and I can achieve our New Year’s resolution of stretching and rolling out every night together.

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It’s perfect

Compré este rodillo por que considero que los productos de "Amazon Basics" ofrecen calidad a precio razonable. Luego de revisar varias opciones de rodillos, me decidí por este modelo de 45 cm. Su composición a primera vista, parece estar conformado con materiales no muy sofisticados, como otros rodillos que he visto en las tiendas de deportes. El material del rodillo me recuerda al "hielo seco", claro, que con mucha mucha más rigidez. El liviano, por lo que es fácil de transportar. Parece lo suficientemente firme, espero que luego del uso constante, el material no dé de si y provoque deformidad en el rodillo. Al probar, el rodillo en mi espalda... lo siento duro. Quizá hubiese sido conveniente considerar un rodillo con recubrimiento de foamy y con un diseño para un mejor automasaje. Por lo pronto, este modelo y marca cumple con mis expectativas como principiante en el uso de rodillo para estiramientos y automasaje de la columna.

Foam is too hard, quality brands have a better feel

It’s firm but keeps slipping on the yoga mat. Not good for thoracic spine mobility exercises.