Which foam roller?

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djwatson74 Mar 2012 10:45am, 22 Mar 2012 186 posts	0 djwatson74 Never tried one, do they work?
SpicedApple Mar 2012 10:51am, 22 Mar 2012 5,805 posts	0 SpicedApple djwatson, I've found them to be very good at releasing tight muscles. Personally, I use them especially for my tight quads and ITBs. As I've said, I did find the firmer one much more effective than less firm ones.
rf_fozzy Mar 2012 11:10am, 22 Mar 2012 2,184 posts	0 rf_fozzy The 66fit one that I got from physio supplies is rock hard ans works for my itbs.
sprouty76 Apr 2012 9:58pm, 3 Apr 2012 2,025 posts	0 sprouty76 I've just ordered one of the half price ones they have at Sweatshop this week (I went into store but they didn't have any) - I'll report back once it arrives!
Red Squirrel Apr 2012 10:00pm, 3 Apr 2012 443 posts	0 Red Squirrel I can recommend the rollers from Physio Supplies. I also got my Swiss ball and wobble board from them.
Kimbles67 Apr 2012 10:04pm, 3 Apr 2012 1,500 posts	0 Kimbles67 Sorry SA, just seen your question. I dont think they have different densities. The one I have is the longer one and blue and hurts like hell when I use it.
Red Squirrel Apr 2012 10:06pm, 3 Apr 2012 444 posts	0 Red Squirrel Ah I can see that the Physio Supplies are 66Fit ones. I have the cheapest £11.50. I weigh about 52 kilos and often stand on it to balance and it seems really firm. (I use it for it's proper purpose too.)
LouLou Apr 2012 10:08pm, 3 Apr 2012 4,774 posts	0 LouLou good link to a chart of foam rolling strideuk.com
geordiegirl Apr 2012 10:12pm, 3 Apr 2012 4,827 posts	0 geordiegirl I've just bought a 66fit 15x90 roller from amazon best £20 I've ever spent! amazon.co.uk It gives you link to you tube clips on how to use it - highly recommend
Salty Dog Apr 2012 10:16pm, 3 Apr 2012 1,333 posts	0 Salty Dog I got the Jess ennis one out of Argos. Just because I wanted to roll around on Jess Ennis after every run.....