EPE Black High Density Foam Roller - 6" x 18", Round, 1.9 lbs per cubic foot

1. Awesome Product for the price. Strong and perfect for those deep knots all athletes will have. Seriously, if you don't think this is strong and doesn't work out the knots around your body, you're either using it wrong, somehow, or you need to get yourself a PVC pipe. Enough Said.2. Unfortunately you may have one side sawed off. I used a finishing spray on the end so that it doesn't degrade. Works pretty well and no stray foam is fallen off and I've used it a handful of times. So, pretty lame, but it's not falling apart at all.Big turn off, I have to say about it being cut. However, this is an excellent product for the price and works extremely well. Try finding another high density foam roller for this price. I actually did AT MY GROCERY STORE???. Idk how that happened, but i found it there days after I purchased this and it was 100% intact. I kicked myself in the ass for that one. But oh well. This is a Great product and I have zero complaints besides that.**You may read on here that it's not that hard, but trust me, I've been rolling for a year now, and this roller is the next best thing to a PVC pipe. It's a great price and is very strong. I weigh 165 - 170lbs, can stand on top of this roller and it gives very very slightly, obviously, it's foam, but it's not going to fail you and indent after heavy use.

I love this roller! My physical therapist recommended that I use a roller at home because my IT band is very tight following long term knee problems, and this has had a huge impact on my life! At first, using this roller was very, very painful and I could not do it for more than a few seconds. After using it very frequently, my IT band is definitely looser, and I am more comfortable walking, working out, and living my daily life. I highly recommend this to anyone that works out regularly, or experiences persistent pain. Although I initially purchased this for my IT band, I use it all over my body. The roller is pretty sizable, but I always make room for it in my carry on, when I have to travel.I have been using this roller for months (and I am not a skinny girl) and it is not dented or damaged at all. It still looks brand new, and it is still extremely firm. This might not be appropriate for everyone, because of the firmness of this roller. However, a lot of work and patience may be rewarded with more relaxed muscles.Be prepared: if you have never used a roller before, this is going to hurt A LOT. Don't push yourself too much, at first. Over time, your muscles will loosen and you will have fewer knots. I'm really glad I have this roller, but it is definitely a challenging part of stretching out.

Very hard foam, really digs into your muscles well. It works best on lower back. For some reason, it does nothing for my legs which could be either technique or the roller! I use this daily (or twice daily) and it has definitely helped reduce my sciatica & back muscle tension. While not as flash as some rollers with extra sleeves, cool colors special grooves/bumps etc, it gets the job done. Combining the roller with yoga stretches, I have almost fully recovered from my serious disc injury about 1 month ago.Its very durable and built of solid foam. There is almost no give in this roller, so the trick is to lift yourself off it a little if it really hurts your muscle. You could spend a whole lot more on other rollers, but I really can't see the point, as they basically all work the same way. I would recommend

I had the Gaiam roller before but it got distorted quickly and I would prefer not to have to fill a landfill with 5 or 6 of them a year so I decided to try this roller. So far, it's much stronger and holding up well. I am sure it won't last forever, but right now I am guessing we'll have to buy a new one in a year or hopefully longer. It's well made and with all my severe back pain, it does not hurt my back. You have to be careful with how you use these rollers. If it hurts, you're either doing it wrong or you should be seeing a doctor as you may have a serious spinal injury and need further instruction on what exercises you can to to help your back. Breathing in deep when I hit my trigger areas helps and I don't over do it when I do have more pain than stretch and pull on the roller. It's helping me strengthen my core too. I use it every day and it's great! If you've never used a roller, I can tell you the first time I used one to stretch my back was a huge improvement. This will definitely help with your chiropractor bill!

I suffered a sever spinal injury a few years ago via a bike accident. This is one of the few low-cost body aids that works consistently.It's easy to use to roll out my back and relieve the extra tension along my spinal column. I literally slither out of bed--"getting" out is not really an option some days when you have chronic pain--and do my morning stretches with this dream.I've had my current roller since Sept 2014 and it's still firm and does the trick. I remember i being quite hard in the beginning, but I stood on it to stretch out my sore insteps and it softened up after a week or so.I will definitely be purchasing again when I feel like my roller gets too soft to be as effective for my needs. But luckily, I don't foresee that happening anytime soon!

This is a great size, I debated getting the smaller roll and the longer one, but decided this would be best, and I was right. I roll my legs after running and working out and it helps immensely. After a long day of sitting at work, I can come home and roll out kinks and it's great. It has become one of those things that I am not sure I want to be far from for very long. Don't know why I waited as long as I did to get it! It was a great price in comparison to other brands, it is high quality, dense and firm, and I know it will last for a long time. It is firm but not hard, with just the right give. Overall, this is a great product!