Foam Roller (TriggerPoint GRID)
A 33 cm (13 in) hollow-core roller with a firm, patterned surface that holds its shape for years. The GRID is the one physios use; the cheap soft ones go flat in a month.
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- 33 cm, hollow core
- Firm, holds shape
- Fits a gym bag
What it’s for
Five minutes on legs and back after a walk or a session is what people buy one for. Also the only piece of gym kit that doubles as a footrest.
What to check in the listing
Slow is the whole technique: two or three centimetres (about an inch) a second, and stop on a tender spot for twenty seconds rather than sawing back and forth. Calves, thighs, glutes and upper back; skip the lower back and anything that is bruised. The 33 cm (13 in) is the size to buy; the long ones are for gyms.
At a glance
For where this fits in a short routine, read Keeping muscle while losing weight: the short list.
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