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The high density material (lots and lots of very small circular “spikes”) means you’ll feel a lot of pressure, but it’s evenly distributed throughout the roller’s surface area. Rollers made of softer materials, like the aforementioned polyethylene foam, have the potential to warp over time, particularly when used frequently. Some rollers are made of “natural” materials, such as cork or bamboo, but they’re not necessarily more sustainable than a roller made of synthetics. Subjective assessments have suggested that vibration can aid recovery and/or mitigate foam-rolling-related discomfort, Thomas Best, MD, PhD, professor of orthopaedics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, told us in a phone interview. Kits that contain a variety of sizes create a curly, voluminous look — so think big, buoyant, glamorous hair.

With how-to guides and demonstration videos, the ebook is a helpful tool for both beginners and experienced rollers alike. Its textured surface offers gentle contact compared to rollers with trigger points, while its design makes it stand out from the crowd. We particularly liked using this on our backs – but we actually found it “too much” when we put all our body weight through it to roll out our quads (perhaps that says more about our sore muscles than it does this foam roller).Whether it’s sizes, shapes or ones that vibrate, take our advice on what to look out for, along with our choice picks of the foam rollers worth your investment. Featuring not one but two different textures, this foam roller from Lululemon has a sneaky second roller hidden underneath the outside layer. But only long rollers allow you to, for instance, lie comfortably along their length to gently roll your back muscles, or stretch the front of your body. A great roller that’s not our top pick because it costs a bit more than our top pick, the OPTP Black Axis Firm Foam Roller is a firm-density EPP foam roller, considered the gold standard for alleviating muscle tension and knots.

Instead, it’s better for those who prefer a more gentle massage, or those who want to use it on more sensitive areas. Lululemon’s two rollers in one offers an outer roller that’s best suited to massaging arms and legs.Our tester gave it a perfect score of 5 out of 5 for effectiveness and overall value—after just one week of consistent use, she already felt more relaxed and relieved. If you prefer a stationary half roller instead of a full roller that moves with you, the OPTP Pro Roller may be a good fit.

On the flip side, it’s not nearly as good at SMR for larger muscle groups—you simply can’t get the same level of pressure or expansiveness as you can by lying on top of a large foam roller—so it’s best used as a supplemental product. It's up to you to gauge how your body feels and it's also important to take the time to watch videos on proper foam roller techniques to ensure you're doing it properly.

You can wrap your hair wherever you want — in the middle for Gisele waves, roots to end for body, or just at the ends for a cool straight-to-curly look," which he says gives you ample creative freedom. Our experts agree that a smooth-surfaced, 6-inch-diameter, 36-inch-long roller is the best general tool for SMR: It’s the most versatile for larger and smaller muscle groups alike, and you can also use it as a prop in your workouts. Unlike the other powered rollers we tested, this one has an undulating setting, which we found soothing for sore muscles, especially along the calves.