I'm so happy I watched your video until the end, cause I wanted something for my hamstrings and your recommendation on massage ball answered my question. Thank you.
Thank you - exactly what I was looking for. Bought a roller and wasn't sure whether it was the right one for me. You explained exactly what it does & thankfully I bought the right type!
I liked your detail and helpful review . Hope it will help me in purchasing one for my nasty muscle knots under the scapula. I have been suffering from this pain for over three months now . Thanks for sharing your video . God bless you!
Excellent review, I too have used most of the rollers covered and confirm and agree with your results. For serious deep tissue work the rumbleroller is the way to go. Supplementing it with various sizes of smaller massage balls fill in its few gaps as you pointed out. Well done sir.
Thank you for your clear explanations! I have a firm, spiky massage ball that I like and I want a foam roller too. I had no idea what kind but now I know what I should look for! Seems like I can rule out most of them as being too soft
I bought The Grid about 6 years ago. Still like a new. No signs of wearing. I am using it about 5 times a week. One of the best buy I ever made with fitness equipment. I am now looking for The Grid X, cause I do not feel the massage so deep anymore with The Grid, I got used to it.
Excellent overview. Thank you for your non biased opinions and suggestions. This was very helpful for my extended stretching and muscle care, before and after workouts. Cheers
Thanks Louise. Do you mean the trigger point therapy rollers? Or the actual therapy? If you mean the therapy I haven't really seen much of it so I can't give an opinion but in principle I think it's good and I use some trigger point techniques in my treatments. As long as it works for the patient then it's a good thing! Best wishes, Ashley.
Personally I prefer using massage balls for the back, especially the lower back. I would say that you shouldn't use a foam roller on the lower back. The balls will be better. A foam roller is good for mobilising the spine and rolling the muscles either side of the spine. For this any roller will be fine, I'd just use the plastic insert roller for this. I hope that helps, Ashley.
I have a question, love foam rolling, helping greatly with my legs, but when I roll I find my self, sweating profusely, so is this normal. Done around 10 different rolling exercises for around , 3 min's per exercise
Hi Johnny given how long you do your rolling for I would say yes this is totally normal. Foam rolling is not always that easy. Keep it up! Best wishes, Ashley.
They are great! Personally I don't recommend using a foam roller on the side of the thigh (on your ITB) because in my experience it doesn't make much of a difference except cause you a lot of pain. The ITB is basically just a big long thick tendon. You would be better using a massage ball into your hip muscles instead. Best wishes, Ashley
Precision Wellbeing Group, thanks; I learned something today. Both about the roller and the massage ball. I was gonna buy a larger Triggerpoint (I have the 4” travel roller) but now I’ll get the Rumble Roller. And the ball, as advised to Pyramid Ceres
Thank you for making this video. As a runner, I am looking into getting either the firm rumble roller or the gator. Which one do you think is best to work on IT band, hamstring and calf tightness, and soreness? Thank you for your time.
Hi Paul you're welcome. Out of the two you mentioned I would recommend the Rumble Roller. However I would suggest you don't roll your ITB because it won't make much difference. Instead focus on the Tensor Fascia Latae and the Gluteus Maximus to loosen up the ITB. I also like using Lacrosse balls for the hamstrings rather than rollers. I hope that helps. Best wishes, Ashley.
Precision Wellbeing Group wow thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I’ll definitely do more rolling on my gluteus Maximus and TFL. Super helpful information to help me for my marathon training!
Hi Quilted Kitchen. Sorry for the delayed reply! I have looked everywhere but I can't find the tougroll so I'm afraid I can't give you an opinion. However I'm sure if your chiropractor recommended it to you then there must be some worthwhile qualities to it. If you can post a link to what you're talking about I can have a proper look for you? Have a nice day, Ashley
Hi Melody, the pink one is very similar to the orange one I showed. The difference is the pink one is about $15 whereas the orange one is about $60. The thinner a roller is the more it will focus into a muscle and may be more painful. Sometimes it is easier to roll on the longer ones because you can fit the width of your body or legs on it. It all comes down to budget and preference. I hope that helps. Best wishes, Ashley.
I am a runner and also travel a lot. I prefer those small rollers (like the adidas small one) for travelling, along with golf ball and cricket ball (both golf and cricket balls are cheaper alternative).
Excellent overview. Thank you for your opinions and suggestions. This was very helpful for my extended stretching and muscle care, before and after workouts. Cheers
Hello I have a question if u see this. I have been looking for a foam roller with big firm spikes atleast 1-2 inches long. I have one at my mma gym but I cant find it online anywhere.
I just feel that hard foam rollers should not be used. I just feel that the main role of foam roller is to remove any knots and that can be done by a soft roller...maybe just use the one with few dots if you want just a bit more grip for the knots but that should be the maximum...these rugged foam rollers are quite hard on fascia i reckon.
Thank you! Glad you found the video helpful Craig. Its been some time since I bought them so its possible they ran out of stock. You could try searching using the name of the roller. Best wishes, Ashley.
You're most welcome! Glad the video was helpful. You can always schedule a virtual consultation with me at ua-cam.com/video/4Jd1LrH0w00/v-deo.html. Best wishes, Ashley.
Have you heard of a rollga foam roller? There doesn't seem to be a lot of videos on them other than their own with 0 comments, which makes me sceptical.
Lol not really. It’s just that this is not a common knowledge and people just start searching it once you are in pain haha. I barely know anyone of my co-runner friends who own this.
+EPSTomcat11 personally I find the long ones easier to roll both sides of the body at once (like rolling the thighs). But this also depends on your size; if you're small the short ones will do just fine but if you have a larger frame then a long one will be easier. Apart from that it's just personal preference. I hope that helps, Ashley
Thanks 4 this video very informative, looking to invest in a decent roller after blowing out my lower back after attempting 200kg on the deadlift. Do ryou recommend foam rolling for my injured lower back pls?
Sorry to hear about your back! We don't recommend rolling your lower back as this could potentially make your back worse. Instead stretching would be better, or find a practitioner near you who can help to relieve the tension in your lower back. Have a look at the treating chronic low back pain video that I did on this channel as there are some stretches you might find helpful. Good luck getting it better, Ashley.
I am going to buy a foam roller and I have Only tried it 1-2 two times. I play alot of football and is coming back from a knee injury. Should i start with a soft foam roller, and should it have Spikes?
Gator green is the way to go as an upgrade from the perfect/namebrand/blue. Someone needs to post more exercises, shame really. Massage balls saved my hand after a massive bite. Perhaps it will rehab my legs from my half-marathon hiatus. Atrophy, joy.
Your review was very helpful thank you! One constructive criticism, I think if you speak just a little faster you’ll engage more viewers quicker. Great, great info bro! Thank you very much man! Cheers! * sorry I think I wasn’t that nice. I just modded my post, trying to be better and spread better energy.
I thought so too in the first minute, I hate when people start to ramble but than I realized he was actually on point. It creates that idea because he keeps looking down like he forgot what to say and sounds like he's about to stutter but never does. It's just the way some people talk. I know because I can relate and I find it impossible to change it. For me it just needed a few seconds to understand his rhythm and it was all cool. Very helpful video.
@UCAry7QIC8VRe-MkYpSlpe2g Yeah, you are right! I just modded my original post cause you made me see I could have been nicer. So trying to be better! Yeah, as you say, the info is on, point! :)
Hi Ylva, thank you! You will want to reduce tension through the Achilles tendon as much as you can. Stretching and foam rolling will both be useful. Also avoid any jumping, skipping and running as these will put a lot of tension through the tendon. I hope that helps, Ashley.
This is has really had me laughing out loud! :-D Sorry to disappoint on the special features front. Perhaps next time. I hope it helped though! Best wishes, Ashley.
Thank you for the great video! I've just tried foam rolling (with the cheap one) and holy cow it worked its way through my stiff calves! I also highly recommend using a massage ball roller for smaller, more sensitive muscles. I have the Decathlon Aptonia roller and it works great for my arms and shoulders. I'm thin so I really can't foam roll my back yet due to lack of muscle mass there. 😂
It's a great thing you don't really smile in this video otherwise my heart would have probably melted and I couldn't have heard anything you said :) But I reckon you probably have a killer smile ;)
@@PrecisionWellbeing it was. Also, even though it would take us a million years to get through our first date because of how you converse, I still totally would 😂
Thanks for an honest and detailed review! I was pondering between the Trigger Point and a cheaper model, so this was perfect!!!
Hi Jules,
You're most welcome! I'm glad you found the video helpful. Best wishes, Ashley.
I'm so happy I watched your video until the end, cause I wanted something for my hamstrings and your recommendation on massage ball answered my question. Thank you.
Hi Bella,
You're most welcome. Good things come to those who wait :D. Best wishes, Ashley.
Thank you - exactly what I was looking for. Bought a roller and wasn't sure whether it was the right one for me. You explained exactly what it does & thankfully I bought the right type!
You're welcome! I'm glad the video helped. Best wishes, Ashley.
I liked your detail and helpful review . Hope it will help me in purchasing one for my nasty muscle knots under the scapula. I have been suffering from this pain for over three months now . Thanks for sharing your video . God bless you!
Great overview , just what I was looking for.
+Q Q I’m glad you found it helpful and I hope you get a roller that you’re happy with. Regards, Ashley
Excellent review, I too have used most of the rollers covered and confirm and agree with your results. For serious deep tissue work the rumbleroller is the way to go. Supplementing it with various sizes of smaller massage balls fill in its few gaps as you pointed out. Well done sir.
Thank you formomoto3 for you comment. I do like the Rumble Roller too! Best wishes, Ashley
Wait... Does that mean that flexibility doesn't increase except the rumble rollers ones?
Very clear and just what I was looking for to learn more about foam rollers. Thank you!
I'm glad you found the video insightful Annie. Thank you so much and I hope it helped. Best wishes, Ashley.
Thank you for your clear explanations! I have a firm, spiky massage ball that I like and I want a foam roller too. I had no idea what kind but now I know what I should look for! Seems like I can rule out most of them as being too soft
You are so welcome! Please keep me posted on your progress. Best wishes, Ashley.
I bought The Grid about 6 years ago. Still like a new. No signs of wearing. I am using it about 5 times a week. One of the best buy I ever made with fitness equipment. I am now looking for The Grid X, cause I do not feel the massage so deep anymore with The Grid, I got used to it.
Hi Tru, they are well made for sure. Have you ever tried a Rumble Roller? You might find they get deeper than a Grid X.
Excellent overview. Thank you for your non biased opinions and suggestions. This was very helpful for my extended stretching and muscle care, before and after workouts. Cheers
You're most welcome Daniel! I'm glad you found the video insightful. All the best with your roller. Best wishes, Ashley.
Thank you. This will be my first time using one
Nice overview. Love to hear your thoughts on trigger point therapy.
Thanks Louise. Do you mean the trigger point therapy rollers? Or the actual therapy? If you mean the therapy I haven't really seen much of it so I can't give an opinion but in principle I think it's good and I use some trigger point techniques in my treatments. As long as it works for the patient then it's a good thing! Best wishes, Ashley.
Thanks for the reviewing. I have very tight muscle all over the body. Can you do video how to use both of them? Many thanks
Great review, gives a good overview of whats out there for novices like me. Thanks.
+Gillian Simmons thanks Gillian. As a novice it's always best to keep things simple. I hope you find one you like. Ashley
I’m suffering shin splints so which one is fit for me ?
Which roller for the lower back please?
All i needed was this video. Thank you very much
You are most welcome Yalda! Really glad to hear you found the video useful. Best wishes, Ashley.
Thank you for your overview recommendations. You’ve helped me make a decision to purchase the one that is best for me.
You're welcome. That's great to hear! Let me know how you get on. Best wishes, Ashley.
I have an extremely tight back with a lot of knots which foam roller would you recommend for the upper back
Personally I prefer using massage balls for the back, especially the lower back. I would say that you shouldn't use a foam roller on the lower back. The balls will be better. A foam roller is good for mobilising the spine and rolling the muscles either side of the spine. For this any roller will be fine, I'd just use the plastic insert roller for this. I hope that helps, Ashley.
I have a question, love foam rolling, helping greatly with my legs, but when I roll I find my self, sweating profusely, so is this normal. Done around 10 different rolling exercises for around , 3 min's per exercise
Hi Johnny given how long you do your rolling for I would say yes this is totally normal. Foam rolling is not always that easy. Keep it up! Best wishes, Ashley.
excellent review, thank you for your recommendations!
Thank you Perla. I hope it helped. Ashley
Really great video. Put your Amazon Link in for the United States so you can get paid on that from Amazon. Right now all I see are your UK links
Thanks for the comment DT. The US links have been added now. Thank you for your support and I hope you found the video helpful. Ashley
Very honest review! Thanks mate!
You're welcome! I hope it helped! Cheers, Ashley
Very helpful video....thank you so much for your input
You're most welcome Jay! Glad you found the information helpful. Best wishes, Ashley.
This was incredibly helpful. Thank you so very much!!!
Surprisingly really good video 👍
Thank you! I hope it helped. Best wishes, Ashley.
I've got a hollow plastic one with knobbly bits and flat sides. It hurts like hell on the side of my leg. Same as the pink one.
They are great! Personally I don't recommend using a foam roller on the side of the thigh (on your ITB) because in my experience it doesn't make much of a difference except cause you a lot of pain. The ITB is basically just a big long thick tendon. You would be better using a massage ball into your hip muscles instead. Best wishes, Ashley
Precision Wellbeing Group, thanks; I learned something today. Both about the roller and the massage ball. I was gonna buy a larger Triggerpoint (I have the 4” travel roller) but now I’ll get the Rumble Roller. And the ball, as advised to Pyramid Ceres
Very useful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
You're most welcome! I'm glad you found the video insightful Simon. Best wishes, Ashley.
Thank you for making this video. As a runner, I am looking into getting either the firm rumble roller or the gator. Which one do you think is best to work on IT band, hamstring and calf tightness, and soreness? Thank you for your time.
Hi Paul you're welcome. Out of the two you mentioned I would recommend the Rumble Roller. However I would suggest you don't roll your ITB because it won't make much difference. Instead focus on the Tensor Fascia Latae and the Gluteus Maximus to loosen up the ITB. I also like using Lacrosse balls for the hamstrings rather than rollers. I hope that helps. Best wishes, Ashley.
Precision Wellbeing Group wow thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I’ll definitely do more rolling on my gluteus Maximus and TFL. Super helpful information to help me for my marathon training!
Isn’t the ball a bit small for the back?
2:35 what length is that one?
Thank you so much it really helped me 🎉,
Do you have a video on the massage balls?
Hi Daniel at the moment I dont have one but it's certainly a video I can do in the near future. Best wishes, Ashley
can foam roller be used to train leg muscles to do splits?
Yes it can. It can help guide you in and out. That's not my area of expertise though. Good luck achieving the splits! Best wishes, Ashley.
Great video you've earned my sub and will purchase later today with your link, thanks!
Thank you for that lovely comment. I really hope you found it helpful. If there's any topics you want to know more about please let me know. Ashley
Very helpful and right to the point. Thank you
Thank you Roger, I appreciate the comment. Best wishes, Ashley
Where can I buy a leaflet with diagrams of foam rolling exercises? Great video - very well explained.
what do you think about the tougroll? the smooth one? my chiropractor told me to get one (foam)
Hi Quilted Kitchen. Sorry for the delayed reply! I have looked everywhere but I can't find the tougroll so I'm afraid I can't give you an opinion. However I'm sure if your chiropractor recommended it to you then there must be some worthwhile qualities to it. If you can post a link to what you're talking about I can have a proper look for you? Have a nice day, Ashley
How does the pink one work? What’s the difference between the longer and smaller roll, vs the shorter and bigger diameter
Hi Melody, the pink one is very similar to the orange one I showed. The difference is the pink one is about $15 whereas the orange one is about $60.
The thinner a roller is the more it will focus into a muscle and may be more painful. Sometimes it is easier to roll on the longer ones because you can fit the width of your body or legs on it. It all comes down to budget and preference. I hope that helps. Best wishes, Ashley.
Any tools for massaging the superprinatus muscle please
Hi Steve, you could try something like a Thera Cane. Best wishes, Ashley
Do all of those foam rollers come in the same diameter?
I am a runner and also travel a lot. I prefer those small rollers (like the adidas small one) for travelling, along with golf ball and cricket ball (both golf and cricket balls are cheaper alternative).
Excellent overview. Thank you for your opinions and suggestions. This was very helpful for my extended stretching and muscle care, before and after workouts. Cheers
You're most welcome! Glad you found the video helpful. Let me know how you get on. Best wishes, Ashley.
Thank you for wonderful information
You're most welcome Silve! Have you tried form rolling before and what was your experience? Best wishes, Ashley.
thanks for spending time on this video!
You're very welcome! I hope it helped. Best wishes, Ashley.
Hello I have a question if u see this. I have been looking for a foam roller with big firm spikes atleast 1-2 inches long. I have one at my mma gym but I cant find it online anywhere.
Explained perfectly 👍 cheers mate
You're absolutely welcome! I hope it helped. Best wishes, Ashley.
I just feel that hard foam rollers should not be used. I just feel that the main role of foam roller is to remove any knots and that can be done by a soft roller...maybe just use the one with few dots if you want just a bit more grip for the knots but that should be the maximum...these rugged foam rollers are quite hard on fascia i reckon.
Thanks for making this video!
You're most welcome @Matt Mendoza ! Best wishes, Ashley.
Which one would you recommend for lower back?
On another comment he recommended the balls for the lower back
Is Rumble roller good for back or dangerous?
Do you recommend getting the rumble roller or just a more basic one and why
Great review!!! Thank you so much.
Thank you Marina, I hope it helped. Ashley
Good video, the US and some of the UK links need an update
Thank you! Glad you found the video helpful Craig. Its been some time since I bought them so its possible they ran out of stock. You could try searching using the name of the roller. Best wishes, Ashley.
Thanks
You're most welcome! Best wishes, Ashley
Thank u. Wish I lived in London so I could come see u.
You're most welcome! Glad the video was helpful. You can always schedule a virtual consultation with me at ua-cam.com/video/4Jd1LrH0w00/v-deo.html. Best wishes, Ashley.
Awesome video 👍🏾👍🏾
Thank you @Precious Ele ! Glad to hear you found the video helpful. Best wishes, Ashley.
I have the Rumble roller original. A serious remedial every time I use it. A very good investment at 99.99AUD on ebay for the 90cm.
Adam yes the Rumble Roller is fantastic! It looks pretty savage but you can definitely get a good result from using it!
Honest review thank you
You're welcome. Glad to be of assistance! Best wishes, Ashley.
Have you heard of a rollga foam roller? There doesn't seem to be a lot of videos on them other than their own with 0 comments, which makes me sceptical.
So useful! Thank you.
You're welcome! Let me know how you get on. Best wishes, Ashley.
Thanks. Very informative video.
You're welcome! I hope it helped! Cheers, Ashley
good review. thanks
You're welcome! Best wishes, Ashley.
Who is best ?
bruh this like secret gym information that people never share , thanks for the informative video
You're absolutely welcome Nomar! Looks like the secret's out of the bag. I hope it helps! Best wishes, Ashley.
Lol not really. It’s just that this is not a common knowledge and people just start searching it once you are in pain haha. I barely know anyone of my co-runner friends who own this.
Thank you. great review.
Thank you! I'm pleased you enjoyed the review and I hope it helps you find a roller that suits you. Best wishes, Ashley
What's the ideal length to use?
+EPSTomcat11 personally I find the long ones easier to roll both sides of the body at once (like rolling the thighs). But this also depends on your size; if you're small the short ones will do just fine but if you have a larger frame then a long one will be easier. Apart from that it's just personal preference. I hope that helps, Ashley
Precision Wellbeing Group Thanks. Also just realized that with the long ones you can use them parallel to your spine.
Thanks 4 this video very informative, looking to invest in a decent roller after blowing out my lower back after attempting 200kg on the deadlift. Do ryou recommend foam rolling for my injured lower back pls?
Sorry to hear about your back! We don't recommend rolling your lower back as this could potentially make your back worse. Instead stretching would be better, or find a practitioner near you who can help to relieve the tension in your lower back.
Have a look at the treating chronic low back pain video that I did on this channel as there are some stretches you might find helpful.
Good luck getting it better, Ashley.
Precision Wellbeing Group thanks will do.
Thanks for the video...it was very helpful! God bless....
Hi Emilio, thanks for the comment. I'm really pleased you found the video helpful! Ciao, Ashley
I am going to buy a foam roller and I have Only tried it 1-2 two times. I play alot of football and is coming back from a knee injury. Should i start with a soft foam roller, and should it have Spikes?
Thanks!
You are most welcome. I hope that it was helpful. Best wishes, Ashley.
very helpful thank you
Thank you Mona, I'm pleased you found it helpful. Ashley
I often wear a foam roller along with 2 massage balls into the singles bars.
And that's why you're single
Thank you
You are most welcome. I hope that the video has been helpful. Best wishes, Ashley.
thank you for breaking this down. very helpful
You're most welcome Marlon! I'm glad you found the video insightful. Best wishes, Ashley.
thanks a lot for the info! :)
I’ve the orange one
Hi Briana,
That's great! How is it going with the roller so far? Best wishes, Ashley.
Gator green is the way to go as an upgrade from the perfect/namebrand/blue. Someone needs to post more exercises, shame really. Massage balls saved my hand after a massive bite. Perhaps it will rehab my legs from my half-marathon hiatus. Atrophy, joy.
Your review was very helpful thank you! One constructive criticism, I think if you speak just a little faster you’ll engage more viewers quicker. Great, great info bro! Thank you very much man! Cheers!
* sorry I think I wasn’t that nice. I just modded my post, trying to be better and spread better energy.
Thank you Jorge
I thought so too in the first minute, I hate when people start to ramble but than I realized he was actually on point. It creates that idea because he keeps looking down like he forgot what to say and sounds like he's about to stutter but never does. It's just the way some people talk. I know because I can relate and I find it impossible to change it. For me it just needed a few seconds to understand his rhythm and it was all cool. Very helpful video.
@UCAry7QIC8VRe-MkYpSlpe2g Yeah, you are right! I just modded my original post cause you made me see I could have been nicer. So trying to be better! Yeah, as you say, the info is on, point! :)
Great overview really clear - thanks Amy recommendations with Achilles tendinitis ? Many thanks
Hi Ylva, thank you! You will want to reduce tension through the Achilles tendon as much as you can. Stretching and foam rolling will both be useful. Also avoid any jumping, skipping and running as these will put a lot of tension through the tendon. I hope that helps, Ashley.
ï expected u to go "and if you want to get a little funky, this one has vibration and massage modes"
This is has really had me laughing out loud! :-D
Sorry to disappoint on the special features front. Perhaps next time. I hope it helped though! Best wishes, Ashley.
Thank you for the great video!
I've just tried foam rolling (with the cheap one) and holy cow it worked its way through my stiff calves! I also highly recommend using a massage ball roller for smaller, more sensitive muscles. I have the Decathlon Aptonia roller and it works great for my arms and shoulders. I'm thin so I really can't foam roll my back yet due to lack of muscle mass there. 😂
Great 👍
Thank you! I hope it helped. Best wishes, Ashley.
Tiger tail roller
really amazing decent review.. thanks a lot.
Hi Abby, thank you for the comment, I'm so pleased you liked the video and I hope you found it helpful. Thanks, Ashley
i m using snooker balls
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Thank you! I hope it helped. Best wishes, Ashley.
It's a great thing you don't really smile in this video otherwise my heart would have probably melted and I couldn't have heard anything you said :) But I reckon you probably have a killer smile ;)
Thank you! I hope you found the video helpful. Best wishes, Ashley.
"oops" lol :D
Great review, but it sounds like you’re counting your words when you speak 😂 like ‘1,2..3,4..’
Thank you!
:-D hahaha I didn't even realize it sounded that way! I hope it was clear and helpful though. Best wishes, Ashley.
@@PrecisionWellbeing it was. Also, even though it would take us a million years to get through our first date because of how you converse, I still totally would 😂
The Rumble roller is a torture device. I bought one and regret it, never use it because it is impossible to use comfortably.
I think it must depend on the person, I have a spiky massage ball that’s even firmer and it does wonders
Sorry it didn’t work for you though!! Hopefully you’ve found something more suitable
helal lan
Nice. I like it. But no to Amazon.
Thank you Flavio! Glad you found the review helpful. Best wishes, Ashley.
Me: thinking why these items cost weight
you speak too sloww wth...
I..... am..... so..... sorryyyyyyy.
But very clear.. Some speak fast
@@PrecisionWellbeing I actually appreciate it as a non-native English speaker.
You can always increase the speed mate
Thanks
You're welcome! Best wishes, Ashley.