Exertools Foam Roller 6" x 36"

I'm no expert on foam rolling (having only recently heard about it) but my chiropractor recommended it when I asked him about it. I don't have IT band problems but am always looking for useful (and inexpensive) techniques to increase my flexibility and enhance my P90X training regimen. My chiropractor loaned me one of his while I waited the week for this one to arrive (for which he says he paid more than twice the cost of this product) and honestly I like this one quite a bit better than his more expensive one. His seemed too hard for me personally but this one, while it's solid and holds its shape perfectly, seems to have just the right amount of give to make using it much more bearable. It really does seem to work - I feel nice & loose and relaxed afterwards, and it helps relieve low back tension in between my chiropractic adjustments. Excellent product, great price, highly recommended. (And I checked prices on Exertools' web site and Amazon is definitely the better value.)

I'm new to foam rolling - started it a month ago with my P90X2 routine. I bought the official P90X2 grey roller, but needed a second since my husband and I are both doing the routine. This roller is longer than the grey one that comes with P90X2 (that's a plus, especially for my 6' 4" husband) but just as firm and comfy (and a lot cheaper). The point of this is to roll you trouble spots on the roller to ease out any muscle discomfort. The first time I did it I felt ridiculous rolling around in odd positions on the floor, but now I love it! I use this on my lower back (chronic disc pain) and neck most often and it really helps the ache go away for a long time. It's also great for upper back/lat soreness. If you've never foam rolled before and have aches, I really recommend this roller.

I purchased this foam roller upon recommendation from other runners. My IT band had been giving me problems, so I began hunting for an inexpensive, full-size foam roller that was well-rated. This is the best foam roller for the price! It's a great size, heavy-duty, and does a great job. Since using the foam roller, I've been able to find relief from my IT band pain and I've found that this works well for massaging other muscles as well - especially back and flanks. You can also use this roller for exercise. I like to use it while in plank position, with my hands on the foam roller. It adds another level of difficulty. It also helps with increasing flexibility; for example, place under legs just above the knee and push up into up-dog for a great front-body stretch.Since purchasing this roller, I've recommended it to my other running/work-out/yoga buddies and people with back pain. Love it!

I am only 34 years old, but I've had lower back problems for years. I believe this is because I am flat footed. In the past I would always take aspirin/ibuprofen to easy the pain until I started reading more and more people recommending foam rollers for muscle aches. I decided to get one myself and try it. We now anytime I have back pain (which is almost every day) I just roll on this thing for about 15 seconds and voila! pain magically goes away. I was also having pain on the my inner calf from running. I tried tried to relieve it with this and it also made the pain go away! I really am happy that I know longer have to take aspirin/ibuprofen because I've read taking too much ibuprofen may cause stomach ulcers.

I purchased this foam roll after attending a class using them for a lot of exercises. I didn't want to spend much and it had good reviews. It came as expected. It was made of open cell foam. I used it for 2 to 3 weeks of light use (mostly IT bands and lumbar spine rolling). Now the roll is much smaller and has lost its shape, the ends are 6 inches diameter and the middle is much smaller. It is no longer straight. I guess you get what you pay for. On the plus side it is a little softer for someone who may not tolerate the harder rolls, the only problem is now it is not circular but more oval shaped and it is hard to roll and no longer good for my use. I will try and attach pictures so that you can see what it looks like after a few weeks.

These things cost twice as much in the local sporting goods stores. While this one costs half as much, isn't packaged with some worthless workout video, and is just plain white instead of some flashy color and a big name logo.If you know what you are doing these things work out the knots in your muscles and help stretch those tight ligaments and hamstrings. A must have if your gains are being hampered by your body's ability to endure and recover from intense workouts.

Best 15 bucks I've ever spent. I work out my IT bands, my lower and upper back, and my hips. I was surprised at how hard it was initially, but now that I'm used to it it's perfect. Feel amazing on the neck and base of the neck.I'd thought about getting one of much more expensive products, and maybe I will one day, but this this is fantastic.update, 1.5 years later: this thing is awesome. Still the best $15 I've ever spent. no signs of wear. When my friends come over I sound like a fanatic trying to get them to try it...

I couldnt see myself spending $30+ for the name brand foam rollers. I used this roller for my IT Band due to IT Band Syndrome. I would say this is a beginners roller. Not too hard but not too soft. Worked great. Over the summer I was running a moderate amount (12-15 miles).The roller lasted me about 6 months before it started to break down (started to mold). Don't get me wrong, it still has its shape and I still use it. Eventually I had to use pvc but this is a good buy.