Foam rollers

[Pedrosanchezo]

I ride quite often and find foam roller to be borderline essential.

Good rest, good nutrition, good foam roll - good legs the next day.

 

[FindingMozart]

As an alternative to foam rollers, I've taken to using a very firm plastic ribbed washing machine ball, which makes me sound crazy anytime I tell anybody, but this ball is more like the expensive ribbed rollers and it's just perfect for the ITB, the trouble is doing it every day though, needs a lot of more determination more than good intention, but it's fantastic.

 

[screenman]

Yes, it did let up a bit after several days, but it's a chore and I can't be bothered doing it every day. I can do it for a minute or two on each leg, and that's about as much as I can do. 1) It hurts, 2) I get bored, 3) there's only so long I can hold myself up on my side on my elbow.
If you can be bothered to use the roller every day then it would probably loosen up your muscles quite well. Otherwise, a sports massage every several weeks would work better.

Do you have proof on your last sentence?

 

[Yellow Fang]

Do you have proof on your last sentence?

I am expressing an opinion, not a quantitatively supported fact. I have had sports massages and I have used a foam roller. Once you've made an appointment with a sports masseur, you are not likely to drop out of it. The sports masseur will work on your legs for half an hour or an hour, and get those knots out. It's painful, but you're unlikely to get off the table before you'vegot what you paid for. A foam roller is pretty easy to ignore, and you're not likely to spend more than a couple of minutes on it when you do use it.

 

[screenman]

I am expressing an opinion, not a quantitatively supported fact. I have had sports massages and I have used a foam roller. Once you've made an appointment with a sports masseur, you are not likely to drop out of it. The sports masseur will work on your legs for half an hour or an hour, and get those knots out. It's painful, but you're unlikely to get off the table before you'vegot what you paid for. A foam roller is pretty easy to ignore, and you're not likely to spend more than a couple of minutes on it when you do use it.

Whilst I certainly agree about the sports massage bit, the reason behind the roller not working for most people is the lack of self discipline needed.

As an aid to fitness which to achieve a good level requires the discipline bit I would say they are a benefit, just a personal opinion backed up by discussion with like minded sports cyclists and a national champion. So nothing scientific unfortunately.

 

[roadrash]

am i right in thinking nora batty uses foam rollers

 

[Ben M]

I have one which I use to recover from cycling and from doing heavy squats. I get very knotty legs.

Honestly, I think that it would be less painful to shove it up my arse, sideways.

I think it works though.

 

[Road ride]

am i right in thinking nora batty uses foam rollers

No but it may help get the wrinkles out lol