Questions to ask before buying foam roller fitness equipment

Before the discussion of on the purchase of foam roller fitness equipment starts, you should know why you want to buy the foam roller.

The reasons are:

1)    Warm up

Foam rollers will come in handy when you have a big game coming up or you want to exercise. You can warm before you exert your body to greatly reduce chances of injuries. It will activate your muscles and pump blood through and through.

2)    Speedy recovery

Using it after an intense work out will mimic a massage in the muscle tissues that will pump clean blood and nutrients to the muscle groups and remove the toxins. All of this will speed up the healing process.

There are basically three types of rollers based on the material: polyethylene, EVA, and molded foam rollers. Before choosing the best roller type, ask yourself a few questions first.

1)    How often do you want to use it?

If your rolling needs are basic and you just have to use it at home then an EVA roller is not a bad option. But if you are going to use a roller every day then it is recommended that you avoid wasting money on EVA or EPE rollers because, after long usage, they will begin to lengthen and lose shape. For daily usage, invest in a more high-quality roller that will last you some time.

2)    How long have you been using a roller?

If you are just a beginner and you are buying your first roller, then chances are, it is going to hurt a lot. The reason is that you are not used to it and that is fine. You can start with an EPE roller because it is not very dense. It will break down scar tissue and lengthen your muscles. As your scar tissue will start to break down, so will your EPE roller. At that time, you are more used to rolling so you can choose a better model.

3)    What area are you trying to focus on?

Use specific types of foam roller fitness equipment according to the area of the body you want to target. That could also mean that you would need more than one roller. Some people want to target hard to reach areas like the shins or the hips. Some rollers are easier to use than others and some reach far more places than others. You have to decide before time, which part of the body are you focusing on and which roller would be fitting for the purpose.

4)    Budget

The kind of roller you purchase also depends on your budget. If you think that you are not able to buy an expensive roller, then go for a cheap one. At least that will be better than not purchasing any roller. These rollers start from a very cheap price range. They can be a cost effective method of getting a deep tissue massage in your own home. If you are able to spend more, then go for an expensive model which will be much better in quality.