Reddit mentions of AmazonBasics High-Density Round Foam Roller, 18 Inches, Black

I second the food scale specifically, the one I have and has worked for 5 years is this one and get a foam roller with the remainder. This foam roller is $13.51 and is the same style that my gym has.

That said, this food scale is only 11 bucks with the same rating as mine, so I would recommend buying that one! The most important thing to me for a food scale is idle time -- if I leave it for 2 minutes, will it turn off? I don't want it to, sometimes I am mid-weight and still chopping and want it to remain "on".

Get a foam roller. It'll roll all of the pops out of your back.

But if you have long hair, be careful. It hurts like hell if you get it caught under the roller. Not that I would know anything about that...

2 random unrelated questions:

1. So I’ve only started following the pro/elite scene recently, and I’ve been wondering -- how come most professionals (BTC, NOP, NAZ elite, etc) don’t/are not allowed to (?) make their training public, while others (mainly in the trail/ultra world) do make their training public, at least Strava-wise. Surely it’s not the sponsor, right? -- Hoka for example sponsors NAZ elite and ultra runners like Sage Canaday, Tim Tollefson, Jim Walmsley etc.
   
   
2. You all made me really curious about the R8 from the overwhelming number of positive reviews. What does everyone like so much about it? What magical things can the R8 do that my cheapo Amazon Basics foam roller can’t do? Top 3 reasons you decided to upgrade to the R8?
   

What do y'all do for foam rolling when you travel?


Mine is this 18" long one from Amazon, it works great at home, but is a bit big for a suit case. Should I just buy a smaller one for traveling or is there a better alternative?

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If you're looking for a firm one, I can readily endorse this sucker. It hasn't lost a bit in about two years.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XM2MXK8/ref=twister_B018KFP8E4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

The 18" one has worked well for me and I have never found a need for the longer 36" one. A quick scan through your link doesn't show anything that would need a longer one either.

I'd get (what I linked to):

• 18" because it's cheaper and half the size to store in your house.
  
• The hard black foam lasts practically forever. If money is an issue do not get the softer models (they're often green) as they wear out within a month or two.
  
  

I second this. You can use quite a few things to roll/massage the bottom of your feet. I suggest:

1- Frozen bottle of water.
2- Tennis ball
3- Golf ball - - - Hurts soo good! ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Consider rolling your calf muscles with a "The stick" and your thighs with a foam roller.

Between rolling and stretching you should feel better. Otherwise, I would get that checked out.

Also, take some Motrin and hydrate!

I've been having similar issues, and I've had a lot of luck using a foam roller at least once a day. I've got this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XM2MXK8?ref=sxts_snpl_3_0_2958657562&qid=1495568824&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=2958657562&pf_rd_r=1TBD8WKZYHWD7C4S8G0X&pd_rd_wg=4c1hm&pf_rd_s=desktop-signpost&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_w=iejtU&pf_rd_i=foam+roller&pd_rd_r=TSTHG2M5R1HJC63T4VY0 I looked up videos on how to use it safely, but you could also ask your doctor.

Pistols squats and other squats at home will help build up muscle. I also got this roller and balance a board on it while in a tuck. It's a super cheap alternative to actually buying a balance board.

I have really tight calves and my doctor suggested foam rolling. It really helps! Watch YouTube videos to make sure you're doing it right, and really take your time with it. I like to use it while I watch TV at night. I use this basic one from Amazon and it works great: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XM2MXK8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I second the other comment about eating enough protein. That has helped with my soreness a lot too.

I bought one on the suggestion of my physiotherapist. Don't know the science behind it. All I know is after I do it, I feel much better.

I'm using one similar to this fiancee prefers using one like this

The one I got is 18 inches long and 6 inches in diameter, but you can get them in a bunch of different sizes.

Here it is on Amazon, if you want a starting place.

A [foam roller](http://www.AmazonBasics.com/ High-Density Round Foam Roller | 18-inches, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XM2MXK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ihdcBb1DECRSV) Amazon basics ones are cheap, but if you want to slurge a little more a trigger point one is my favorite but more expensive.

Another thing I would have liked when I started was support and someone else enjoying my hobby. Sometimes some company on a run would be nice (you could ride a bike beside him on his long runs for example, or even run with him) or having a good set of recovery snacks or a smoothie or something set out for when he returns.

The 18" amazon basics foam roller is 7.1 ounces on my scale.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XM2MXK8/ref=twister_B018KFP8E4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I'm not planning on bringing it, but it would be pretty easy to attach to the outside of your pack with some shock cord.