If I Could Only Afford To Buy One Roller To Keep Me Running Safely, Which One Would It Be?

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Hi folks! Nice that you came by.

Willbe is scared of FitOldDog's rollerI was thinking today, as I rolled a tight calf muscle, “If I could only afford one roller, which one would I buy?”

I really like my TriggerPoint Performance roller; so much, in fact, that I am an affiliate marketer of their products. I think, however, that my favorite when it comes to all round usefulness is my OPTP Black AXIS Firm Foam Roller (Willbe, our yellow lab., is sometimes scared of this roller, how odd!). If you combine this roller with manual manipulation, for myofascial massage, it is possible to do much of the work you’ll need to keep you moving safely.

Daily myofascial lengthening, softening and strengthening work is critical, if you want to avoid injuries, by the way.

Furthermore, this big roller can be used for balance work, core training, and a wide range of other exercise and toning activities. Just see our body awareness video series for further guidance.

Beware, the black roller is very hard, and you may need to work up to it carefully. But I find that I use it every day, before moving to more focused work with my TriggerPoint equipment and a trusty tennis ball.

Happy Trails,

FitOldDog

 Important Note: These posts do not provide medical advice. You should always consult your physician before undertaking or significantly modifying an exercise program.

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About Kevin Morgan

About Me: Senior Scientist Ironman Triathlete & Blogger. Carrboro, NC. Mantra: safe exercise for better health through improved mind and body awareness. Business USP: use the experience of an actively competing scientist Ironman triathlete with an abdominal aortic aneurysm stent graft to develop a safe approach to exercise for better health through improved mind-body awareness, if you have diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, other health challenge, or you are simply dealing with the effects of aging. Marital Status: Partnered Ethnicity: Caucasian
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