Hi
i just stumbled across this site on foam rolling and thought i would share
http://www.tptherapy.com.au/
Hi Bold,
I picked up one of the Trigger Point rollers in Austin over the summer. I have used it in my warmup ever since, and I can say I think it’s helped me remain much looser especially in the calves this indoor season.
They are much sturdier than the standard pool noodle-like rollers, with a stiff pipe in the centre, plus closed-cell foam of differing density laid on top, which gives some ability to vary the amount of pressure.
Spending the extra 20 bucks has made a huge difference, this thing is as good as new six months later.
Thanks T-slow.
I have been using a 5kg dumbbell for calfs and hammies as of late, works great 
Also been working on the strength of the Tibilas anteria a lot more too, is helping tons with calf issues. As does better shoes.
Ha!
You must have dense muscles. My coach is very dense also, and he uses a piece of PVC pipe, bare. If I did that I’d bruise myself silly.
Any of these options is better than the traditional cheapo foam rollers, they last about a month then start collapsing.
haha.
If i’m a bit more consistent, like i was just before the Christmas madness happened. I can use a 2kg hard mediball on my thighs. Typically i use a super hard foamroll that wont deform even if you squeeze it as hard as you can. It’s like a piece of Light cement… It’s fantastic.
If the muscles are too tight, forget the mediball.
I use the mediball always on hips and glutes.
After chatting to Pakewi - i have changed a few exercises to try to reduce the need to foam roll. Seems to be working so far.
Very interesting!
I have used a medball to work in and around the hips on the advice of my therapist. Since then, I’ve brought in a softball and lacrosse ball to work the hips on occasion, but only when necessary.
He also got me doing a few new things that seem to keep my calves and achilles from getting too jacked, specifically low walks forward / side / backward.
How often do you foam roll? I’ve been doing it every time pre-workout since the start of the indoor season in October.
What do you mean by “low walks”?
Low walks look like these:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r1RnQUsWDE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5lPjg0GhFM
T-Slow can correct me if he meant something else.
I got this for as a gift and love it (full size): http://rumbleroller.com/
Really gets into the muscle tissue without hitting the bony areas.
