Guide to pick the best Foam Roller

It is not easy to manage being an athlete and staying all relieved at the same time. Whether you are an athlete, a workout freak, someone who loves to visit gym or just a runner, each one of you is looking for different ways to find relief. This could be achieved in several ways but the best one needs to be handy and approachable, and what else would you pick if not a Foam Roller?

Foamrollers do not just come in one form; rather they vary in different shapes, sizes or textures. A lay man would go through a lot of struggle while opting for one of these varieties. It gets really confusing as what to look for while choosing the best foam roller for yourself.

Foam Rollers – What are they?

By design they are made of soft polyethylene foam (might deform after use) or sometimes made of EVA foam (lasts a bit longer due to more density) to calm the stiffness of muscles that is caused after a workout or exercise. Not just that but also relieves stress, stretches muscles and gives a sort of a massage to individual’s muscles. It is firm and uses the man’s own weight while they roll forward and backward on the foam roller. Some of the rollers are manufactured in a way that retain density and increase their life by reinforcing plastic cores.

Points to consider while getting a Foam Roller

1.      Density

Though it varies from brands to brand but generally the amount of firmness is identified by the colors as they are usually color-coded.

a.      White: Very soft, least dense for amateurs

b.      Differently Colored (Blue, Green, Red, Orange, etc): Comparatively firmer with Medium density.

c.       Black: The densest as well as firmest category.

2.      Sizes

This is another important aspect to consider while getting a roller to look for the available sizes that suits your requirement.

a.      Length

                                            i.            36” - Long Rollers, used for quads, hamstrings and back (larger areas of body)

                                          ii.            24” – Small Rollers, used for calves, neck and arms (smaller areas of body)

b.      Diameter

                                            i.            Usually between 5″- 6″ for better control

3.      Texture

Generally, there are two options between surfaces of foam rollers;

a.      Smooth

                                            i.            During massage, even pressure is exerted across the length

                                          ii.            Comparatively less intense

                                        iii.            Less Expensive

b.      Textured

                                            i.            Different intensities

                                          ii.            Knobs, Ridges and bumps for targeted massage

                                        iii.            Comparatively higher prices

4.      Travel Ready

Handy Foam Rollers are portable, compact and light that is easier to carry wherever and whenever required. This should also be considered while looking for a Foam roller.

A variety of options are available when it comes to Foam rollers for your lifestyle. Every roller comes with its own properties and purposes to relieve muscles and assist in stretching.

After considering all the features, facts and figures and thoroughly checking different companies that offer a variety of rollers according to your key requirements, you are good to go for getting your hands on the best Foam Roller that goes well with your Lifestyle!