Foam Roller?

[Maxi80]

Any of you champions use a foam roller? I’ve just bought one. Any good?!

Cheers

[John_W Graduate]

Yeah I've got one. Bought it after 4 years of running. Don't use it.

[Maxi80 in reply to John_W]

Ha fair enough. It’s meant to loosen the muscle fibres. I’m sure my hands could achieve that too.

[John_W Graduate in reply to Maxi80]

Honestly, the eccentric calf raises and heel drops will do more for your stiff calf muscles than any foam roller. YouTube is your friend.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

I haven't used one but a lot on here do !

[Roxdog Graduate]

I've got one and used it for sore muscles sometimes, but only after researching what to do quite carefully. They aren't a substitute for good warm ups and proper stretching afterwards though.

[PhoenixRise Graduate]

Yes! They are amazing and definitely do way more than your hands ever could to release your muscles! Especially down the side of your leg! YouTube is your friend here: youtu.be/v9DC6jcAvss(Not working as expected?)

Favourite: youtu.be/vBgeL0Rzc_0(Not working as expected?)

Go slow and support yourself properly until you get used to using it - enjoy! 🤗

[Maxi80 in reply to PhoenixRise]

I find support my body weight when doing my calves tricky 😂

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to Maxi80]

You may find it better to keep the foam roller still for a while and breathe out to release the calves. Here’s an another good link for calves:

youtu.be/rpVMZziJeY8(Not working as expected?)

😉

[Maxi80 in reply to PhoenixRise]

I thought that little wink meant the video would be something dodgy 😂

[Pugwash Graduate]

I've had several bouts of Achilles/calf injury and now use my roller as part of my warm-up and warm-down stretches. It's not fun to use but I feel as though it helps me for sure.