Handy Tips to Follow When Buying Foam Roller in Singapore

Posted by SaintBernard on November 29th, 2016

Foam rollers are used for deep tissue massage, and these are good for athletes and people who follow rigorous workout schedule. The foam rollers focus primarily on the ‘fascia.’ Fasciae or fascias are fibrous layers of connective tissue that surround all the muscles in the human body. Without proper mobility, the fascia becomes cross-linked and binds itself to the nerves and muscles. It inhibits the muscle movement and causes pain.

Athletes do a lot of stretching to release the tension in the fasciae. However, foam rollers are a good way to ease up the fascia effectively. Many studies have suggested that the effects of foam rollers are prior to static stretching. Foam rollers provide a deep massage to fascia whereas stretching only delivers partial results.

If you are planning to buy foam rollers for the post-exercise massage, then you should consider some important factors.

The first thing to do is to check the multiple rollers, from the local store. You can take some help from your personal trainer to check the one with good quality and sustainability. You have to decide for yourself if you are going to make a partial use of it or you are going to use it dominantly for core stability and major training. You can choose to buy round or half-round foam rollers for the job but half-round rollers are better suited for elderly people and people who lack body strength. It can be a good way to start as you can later increase your strength and use the round-rollers for stretching and workout.

You can also check the firmness of the roller but then you will slowly realize the difference in the firmness of different foam rollers. The firmness of the roller you are choosing depends on your personal preference and experience. You can choose from the softest ones to the medium density ones. Here, you should understand one thing that foam rollers can be painful initially, but as you get used to the movement, you will realize that they are actually easing your pain.

The durability of the foam rollers depends on the quality of the roller and how often you are using them. If you are choosing a soft roller which belongs to a well-established brand, then you can be assured of its quality and durability. The size of the roller is also an important factor. It depends on the type of rolling you will apply in your workout. You can choose a small roller that can be easily handled with one hand and can be used on thighs and other lower body muscles or you can choose full-size rollers with which you have to lay down on the roller and move your body accordingly. You can choose anywhere from 12’’ to a 36’’ size foam roller.

About the Company

Gymsportz.sg is one of the leading exercise equipment online suppliers in Singapore. It was founded in 2009. They provide a huge variety of home use and various commercial equipment suiting the corporate and individuals’ need for fitness equipment.