Incline Fit High Density Extra Firm Foam Roller for Yoga, Pilates, Stretching, Deep Tissue Back Muscle Massage Roller, Physical Therapy & Rehab Exercises, Black and Speckled Colors

Lightweight foam roller, high density, fast shipping.I bought the 36" foam roller after reading this review that compared all the different types of foam rollers (from the rumble-roller, to the GRID, to even a PVC pipe:http://www.swolept.com/posts/critical-foam-roller-review-rumbleroller-vs-the-grid#.VJ5EHsAAThe review stated that a PVC pipe was one of the best and cheapest options for foam-rolling out tense muscles, but I only JUST started out foam-rolling so I didn't want something that was so hard because I thought it would be quite painful.PROS:-Foam rolling really helps to ease out your muscles and when you have this high-density roller, you can really FEEL it when you hit a tight spot-This foam roller is cheap compared to other gimmicks like the GRID and rumble-roller (go see the review i linked above)-Its super lightweight and durable. It feels like frozen, ultra-reinforced styrofoam - won't break/sag under your weight, but light as a feather.-Large-size makes it easier to foam-roll big muscle groups such as your back/legs without rolling offCONS:-Not very portable/storage friendly due to its huge size (I bought the 36" option).TIPS:-For people new to foam rolling, this might still be a little painful to foam-roll on, esp if you have tight muscles, because it is quite a hard surface, but start slowly and dont use your entire bodyweight.-Foam-rolling is best for people who have average core strength / strong wrists and arms, because you have to support yourself while you are on the roller and adjust your bodyweight pressure accordingly.-Get the smaller, 18" one if you want a portable foam roller that you can bring around with you.-You can get both, one for massaging the smaller portions of your body (eg. inner thighs, shoulders) and another 36" for bigger muscle groups-Search youtube for "REAL-TIME foam rolling exercises". These videos actually do the exercise together at your pace with you, and don't just show you moves for a couple of seconds and switch to the next. Choose the longest videos for the most wholesome foam-rolling massages.-Your body is not tense ALL over, so dont feel like you need to massage everything (it will take ages). Different people use different muscle groups. Once you find your own tight spot, you should concentrate and massage ONLY that tense area for about 1-1.5 minutes. I did it for a spot on my calves and it felt SOOOO good.

I bought the 18" roller for PT with my two broken ankles, but the first thing I did was roll out stiff back muscles after weight lifting at the gym and I have no idea how I have managed my whole life without one. This is high quality craftmanship, like the other product I purchased from Incline. Very firm, very lightweight--makes this easy to use. It is great for elevating my swollen ankles as well.

This is a very hard foam. It looks like styrofoam, similarly lightweight, but is sturdier and harder. It's satisfactory, and does not readily show dirt.

I've tried many foam rollers, most more expensive than this one. This one is perfect. High quality, firm foam that really works to loosen up your tense, tight, aching muscles and trigger points. As an aging runner, this really helps with my knees and my alignment issues. And I don't really think all those rollers with the grooves do anything better than a simple foam roller such as this do.Perfect for athletes, or anyone with tight muscles. Just be sure to ease into it.

I bought this to stretch my shoulders and back. It works well and is great for the price. The reason I gave it three stars instead of four is that it is too firm leaning towards the hard side. I would have preferred something a little softer. However, for the price, it works.

I have been using this foam roller for the past week now and it has helped fix my muscle issues after only a few uses. The durability, strength and mobility creates a great blend for what any person needs to help with muscle pain. I definitely recommend purchasing one of these even if you don't have muscle issues right now because it will help prevent them.

I love this roller because my body weight couldn’t put a dent in it even if I tried. Other rollers I’ve used have either become deformed and lumpy after a lot of use or the tiny foam pieces that the roller is composed of come off after use. This roller is firm and made of high quality and strong material that I can tell will last me a long time. At first I started very slow but it didn’t take too long for the curse words to come out! If you want a high density roller this is it. It’s exactly what you see in the pictures/description.

I was recommended to get a foam roller by my trainer. The ones they have at my gym were not high density enough for me. I wanted something highly durable and firm and that is exactly what I received. My workouts are better when I stretch on the roller before them and my recovery is better when I use the foam roller after them. For the price, you can’t go wrong with the Incline Fit foam roller.

it has lasted me a while, stayed it shape. only for people who can stand the pain. my wife finds it too firm, she needs the softer foam roller.