BODYMATEfoam roller STANDARD medium-hard smooth 45 x 15 cm with free E-BOOK - many colours

I twisted my ankle and my physiotherapist recommended a firm foam roller with smooth surface to use on my calves.(I was recommended to roll along my calves, on the roller, for 5 minutes on each leg, twice a day. The treatment is simple, very painful to start, but highly effective. I strongly recommend it, and now do this after a big hike or run.)The choice in high street stores was very poor and all products had deep ridges on them, which I was advised to avoid. Amazon had many products to choose from, so you become very reliant on the reviews, which is why I always write honest reviews, especially if I like the product. All too often people only write a review if the product is bad. Many of the products looked very flimsy and comments said they collapsed under weight loading.This roller is excellent, as you would expect from a German brand. It is marked in raised embossed writing (to help you identify the same model) with the name “Bodymate” and a recycling triangle symbol “PE 5” on the end. It is 44cm long, 15cm in diameter, with a hollow core of 5cm diameter. The outer surface is slightly dimpled, with <1mm indentations, which provides grip when rolling about on it. It is very solid and takes a man’s weight on a single leg with no problem and no compression of the roller. It is well made and looks like it will last well. It was more expensive than many, but I am glad I paid the extra to get a quality product.I hope this review helps others select a good quality roller, especially if you are in pain, and need one in a hurray, like I did.

As a 300lb broad Male with mid thoracic issues I have struggled to purchase something robust and effective as this. 3 mins in the am and 3 mins in PM and my back issues vastly improved. This ones a keeper.

Actually looks great! Mines the black with orange speckles. Very firm and robust roller. Will leave you feeling bruised after the first couple of uses but be assured, this will only be because you need it. Once your body gets used to it, it will feel great, releasing all trigger points it comes into contact with. I use mine every day and my back has never felt better.

Really happy with this buy!! Just what I need to help recover after my workouts.Its firm so feels quite hard on your muscles at first - I'm also new to foam rolling so I'm sure there is a technique to learn.The ebooks that came with the purchase is great and well and shows you so good exercises. All round cant complain and looking forward to using it more 👍

I quite like this one, the exercises are very good for legs, specially if someone suffers or wants to prevent Shin Splint.It massages and relaxes the calf muscles beautifully.It is also good for relaxing back muscles.Having said all that, I sent mine back before unwrapping it, as I found one in the local supermarket exactly the same but half the price!

Great to have a colour choice! Using this on a daily basis to stretch my calf muscles has made a tremendous difference to my knee pain. My calves are far more relaxed and I find it easier to walk and excercise.

Speedy delivery. It was the right firmness for me. Wasn’t solid, but definitely hard.I use it for physio/rehab after my shoulder surgery and it’s perfect for my needs.

This is way too hard for my liking (its defientely not medium to hard)Also this made from Polysterine not actual foam , very cheapily made.