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Foam rollers are starting to become more and more popular especially within, but not limited
\nto the fitness community. So, whether you are new to working out or if you have started to
\nconsider getting a foam roller<\/a> to deal with stiffness and soreness within your muscles, this
\narticle is for you.<\/p>\n

You get various different types of foam rollers ranging from soft to firm and bumpy to
\nsmooth. There are also different lengths, sizes, and shapes and each of these has its own
\nbenefits and they each have their own drawbacks. Understanding the different foam rollers
\nwill help you choose one that’s best for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this article, we are going to list the 13 different types of foam rollers that you get. We will
\nalso discuss each of them in detail and finally, we will give you a recommendation of which
\nfoam roller is the best in terms of the type and then in terms of the brand. So, for everything
\nyou need to know<\/a>, keep reading.<\/p>\n

13 Types Of Foam Rollers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In this list, we are going to discuss not only the different types of foam rollers in terms of
\ndensity but we will be talking about size, texture, and type. So, here is a list of 13 different
\nfoam roller types.<\/p>\n

Firm Foam Rollers<\/h3>\n
\n
\"\"<\/div>
\u00a9MMA Insight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We will start out by talking about firm foam rollers. These genuinely offer the most pressure
\npossible. It is important to note that they are not best suited for people who are brand new 2 foam
\nrolling. Obviously, the amount of pressure they exert depends on whether they are smooth or
\ntextured.<\/p>\n

The Benefits Of Firm Foam Rollers
\n\u25cf Maximum pressure (dependent on the texture).
\n\u25cf Maximum muscle relief (Dependent on the texture).<\/p>\n

Low-density Foam Rollers<\/h3>\n
\n
\"\"<\/div>
\u00a9Amazon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Low-density foam rollers or better known as soft foam rollers don’t apply as much pressure
\nas harder ones. With that being said, these are best for people who are brand new to this
\nform of muscle relief.<\/p>\n

Because it does not apply as much pressure it does not do as good a job as harder foam
\nrollers. For this reason, it is better for beginners because it is less painful to use.<\/p>\n

The Benefits Of Low-density Foam Rollers
\n\u25cf Best for beginners
\n\u25cf Not as painful to use as firm foam rollers<\/p>\n

Medium-density Foam Rollers<\/h3>\n
\n
\"\"<\/div>
\u00a9BOBO-Banana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Medium-density foam rollers are pretty much suited toward anyone. They hit that middle spot
\nwhere it is not as painful as the hard ones and they are not as ineffective as the softer foam
\nrollers.<\/p>\n

What I absolutely love about medium-density foam rollers is the fact that you can use them
\non almost any muscle group. See, when do you use a foam roller on certain muscle groups
\nyou might actually want different densities depending on the muscle group.<\/p>\n

The Benefits Of Medium-density Foam Rollers
\n\u25cf The best for beginners to advanced users.
\n\u25cf Provides a good balance between pressure and pain relief.<\/p>\n

Flat Half-Round<\/h3>\n
\n
\"\"<\/div>
\u00a9Amazon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It’s not often when I write about something that I say I’m not a huge fan of it but in this case, I
\nhave to. With that being said, I understand that some people would prefer a half-round foam
\nroller.<\/p>\n

The half-round foam roller is exactly what it sounds like. It is not completely round and
\ntherefore it sits flat on the floor. This means that instead of rolling it, you will target a specific
\narea and apply as much pressure as needed.<\/p>\n

I guess you could say this is the best option for people who would prefer stability and who
\naren’t comfortable with a rolling foam roller.<\/p>\n

Half-round foam rollers come in all the different sizes, lengths, textures, and densities
\navailable. We have or will discuss these in this article.<\/p>\n

Benefits Of A Flat Half-round Foam Roller
\n\u25cf Stability
\n\u25cf You have more control.<\/p>\n

Nano Foam Rollers<\/h3>\n
\n
\"\"<\/div>
\u00a9Trigger Point<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nano foam rollers might sound pretty technical and advanced but it really isn’t. All it is is just
\na really small foam roller that is designed for use on your feet or forearms. I am going to go
\nout on a limb here and say that due to work, having one of these foam rollers is absolutely
\nnecessary even if you don\u2019t work out.<\/p>\n

The Nano foam roller is best suited for people who run and people who stand a lot at work.
\nThere is no need to pay large sums of money to get a foot massage anymore and there is no
\nneed to beg your partner for one either. Just use a Nano foam roller and if I’m being honest,
\nit feels better than anything out there.<\/p>\n

TriggerPoint makes the best Nano foam roller in my opinion.<\/p>\n

Benefits Of Nano Foam Rollers
\n\u25cf It is the best option for muscle relief in the feet.
\n\u25cf It is portable.<\/p>\n

Smooth Foam Rollers<\/h3>\n
\n
\"\"<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Now we are starting to get into the textures of foam rollers and this can play a significant role
\nin the effectiveness of the foam roller. A lot of people will say that smooth foam rollers are
\nbest for beginners and this is true but I have something else to add to that.<\/p>\n

While smooth foam rollers are in fact best suited to beginners they can also be great for
\ncertain muscle groups where it is harder to control the weight<\/a> that you put on the foam roller.
\nSo. for example your glutes.<\/p>\n

Benefits Of Smooth Foam Rollers
\n\u25cf Not as painful to use as textured foam rollers.<\/p>\n

Bumpy-Foam Rollers<\/h3>\n
\n
\"\"<\/div>
\u00a9Foam Rollery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bumpy foam rollers are by far the best when it comes to people who work out really hard.
\nThat doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to be an athlete to enjoy the benefits of a
\nbumpy foam roller but it will take some getting used to.<\/p>\n

The effectiveness of a bumpy foam roller can depend on the density of the foam. However, a
\nfirm bumpy foam roller is not advised to somebody who is new to foam rolling. I think it is
\nbest if you first get used to the pressure involved in using a foam roller.<\/p>\n

With that being said, once you are used to using foam rollers, a bumpy foam roller with a
\nmedium to firm density is by far the best way of massaging your muscle groups for maximum
\nrelease and maximum efficiency.<\/p>\n

Benefits Of Bumpy Foam Rollers
\n\u25cf Maximum Pressure.
\n\u25cf Maximum Release.
\n\u25cf The most effective.<\/p>\n

Ridged\/Grid Foam Rollers<\/h3>\n
\n
\"\"<\/div>
\u00a9Trigger Point<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is the most common kind of foam roller that you get. The ridge is also known as a grid
\nfoam roller. It strikes a perfect balance between pressure release and pain. Most foam rollers will have three grids on them. You can use each grid to target a different
\narea of a specific muscle group<\/p>\n

Benefits Of Grid Foam Rollers
\n\u25cf Very easy to find due to their availability.
\n\u25cf They strike a good balance between effectiveness and pain.<\/p>\n

Curved Foam Rollers<\/h3>\n
\n
\"\"<\/div>
\u00a9Rollga Foam Roller<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A curved foam roller generally has three or four long ridges that look similar to the spine fin
\nof a fish.<\/p>\n

These are not as effective as most other foam rollers at targeting large muscle<\/a> groups but for
\nspecific areas, they are perfect. It is recommended that you do not start off with one of these
\nfoam rollers because they do apply quite a lot of pressure and may hurt you if you are new.<\/p>\n

Benefits Of Curved Foam Rollers
\n\u25cf They target very specific areas.
\n\u25cf They are effective at applying pressure to sore muscles.<\/p>\n

Long Foam Rollers<\/h3>\n
\n
\"\"<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

So, there are two main purposes as to why I would assume you want a long foam roller. The first being that you move around a lot and the second being you might be a larger person. However, there is another great thing about longer foam rollers.<\/p>\n

As we mentioned, if you are a larger person or if you like to move around a lot then a long foam roller is great for you. However, a long foam roller makes it easy to transition seamlessly between muscle groups, for example, you could be busy with your glutes and simply flip over and start applying pressure to your thighs.<\/p>\n

Benefits Of Long Foam Roller
\n\u25cf Easy to transition between muscle groups.
\n\u25cf Better for people who are tall or have extra weight.<\/p>\n

Short Foam Rollers<\/h3>\n
\n
\"\"<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Short foam rollers come in all different textures and densities. The best thing about a short
\nfoam roller is its portability. Not only that, but it is also great for kids and smaller people.
\nThe rollers also come in different densities and textures. Other than that, there is not much
\nmore to say about them.<\/p>\n

Benefits Of Short Foam Roller
\n\u25cf Portable
\n\u25cf Easy to use for kids.<\/p>\n

Recovery Ball<\/h3>\n
\n
\"\"<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

The recovery ball made it onto this list because it is a type of foam roller. It is made out of foam and comes in different textures, densities, and sizes but its main purpose is to target a specific muscle<\/a> group. This is generally in the upper and lower back.<\/p>\n

Again, I do not recommend recovery balls to beginners because they seem to apply a lot of pressure to specific areas of your body and therefore, it could hurt if you are new. With all of that being said, recovery balls are one of the best tools that you can use to target muscle<\/a> stiffness and soreness in your back.<\/p>\n

Benefits Of Recovery Balls
\n\u25cf Portable
\n\u25cf Applies effective pressure.<\/p>\n

Open Cell<\/h3>\n

Open-cell foam rollers are generally the cheaper out of all the options. They are also the ones that last for the least amount of time before breaking. Open-cell foam rollers are just a specific type of material you can get.<\/p>\n

If you want to see whether or not foam rolling is for you then I highly recommend getting one of these cheaper versions before getting one of the more expensive ones.<\/p>\n

Which Foam Roller Is The Best?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The best type of foam roller is a medium density bumpy foam roller. This is true whether it is
\na nano or a regular foam roller.<\/p>\n

In my experience, the best brand of foam roller has to be TriggerPoint. Not only is their lineup made from some of the best quality materials but they also offer a wide selection of sizes, densities, textures, and more.<\/p>\n

TriggerPoint also sells their products worldwide so wherever you are reading this from, you
\nshould be able to find a TriggerPoint product in your area.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It is very important that you look after your body and just because we are working out
\nwhether it be running or lifting weights<\/a>, it doesn’t mean that you are taking care of your body.
\nYou still need to make sure that you allow your muscles to recover efficiently. That is what
\nthe main purpose of a foam roller is so I highly recommend that if you don’t have one
\nalready, you get one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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