Runners work hard. More importantly, we OVERwork hard, and the same muscles over and over again. We get sore a lot, and there are a million stretching and massaging devices out there. Many of them are pretty expensive and not all of them are all that effective. The RolflexPRO is a great massage tool that can really get in there where you need it for all sorts of issues. You can use this tool for…
One of the biggest drawbacks (and excuses) for using foam rollers is that they can be a pain to lug around. Unless you are carrying around a gym bag everywhere, it’s not easy to just tuck it under your arm all the time. It also makes it a space nightmare if you are travelling for a race, or even out of town when you will be running. The Alpha from Brazyn breaks down from the…
We should all use rollers a bit more, right? I mean, I know I should be loosening up my calves and hamstrings, but I just don’t do it enough. Some of reasons behind lacking in this department is due to being busy, but another significant reason is convenience. There are a bunch of rollers out there, big and small, but I feel I am always lugging around running gear and tools, and it doesn’t always…
There are a lot of foam rollers out there to choose from and it can be a bit overwhelming. The Rollga Dynasty 5-in-1 Foam Roller is one such option and is toted as “The First Connective Therapy Foam Roller.” This roller brings regeneration to damaged connective tissues by aiding the circulation of oxygen-rich blood flow and helping get that tissue healthy again. It’s ideal for muscle recovery and great for stabilizing hips, aligning your back,…
It’s pretty common to see runners hand-in-hand with their rollers. It seems that there are so many on the p market righ now, from skinny rolling ones to larger foam ones with grooves, ridges, and bumps. Many runners swear by them and, though I still don’t use mine as religiously as I should, I do have one and when I think about it, it does a pretty darn good job. Moji is no stranger to…
Product: RollingFWD High-Tech Vibrating Foam Roller Location: Boulder, CO Kickstarter End Date: November 6, 2015 Current Pledge: $39,908+ of $30,000 (WILL BE FUNDED) Website: www.rollingfwd.com After solid workouts and long runs, nothing beats the relief that comes from a good personal session on the foam roller. There are so many different types of rollers on the market and each person seems to enjoy the one that they have. But do you have the most technologically advanced one? Probably not, considering…
Due to some nagging foot injuries, my weekly running miles are not adding up to much, and certainly not enough to make me very sore, but thanks to yardwork and Taekwondo classes I have had plenty of chance to get to know the adjustable Enso roller made by Evofit. With its eight foam discs that can be configured in many different ways on the aluminum center tube, the Enso can be used both as a…
