j/fit High Density EVA Roller

by JFIT

• Heat sealed, and the highest weight per class EVA foam. The EVA roller is the longest lasting roller available. Used in gyms, studios and training facilities
• Green EVA and EVA stripe roller available in 36 inch size, has a slight texture to the roller to create traction and a slight massage feel
• Solid Blue EVA available in 4 sizes. 12 x 6 inch is great for travel, 18 x 6 inch is perfect for runners rolling out IT bands, 24 x 6 inch is the intermediate difficult to find size, 36 x 6 inch used for Pilates, full body rolling and spin and shoulder alignment
• Vinyl covered EVA roller is great for high volume gyms where multiple people are using the roller. The vinyl easily wipes clean as to eliminate the spread of germs and sweat and protects the roller from nicks, cuts, scrapes, and dirt. A roller you will seldom have to replace

Product Description

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j/fit Foam Roller Comparison
	Basic	Half Round	Super High Density	High Density Half Round	High Density EVA	Textured High Density EVA	Deluxe Myo Body Roller
Type	Basic low density extruded foam. 100% medical grade foam made in the USA	Basic low density extruded  foam	Black High Density injection molded foam beads. 100% medical grade foam	Black High Density injection molded foam beads	Blue closed cell heat molded EVA foam	Green closed cell heat molded EVA foam with honeycomb textured	Dark Grey closed cell heat molded EVA foam with massaging bumps
Feel	Medium density and feel	Medium density and feel	Very Firm	Very Firm	Firm Core with slightly softer exterior	Firm core with a slighly softer exterior. Best overall feel for all body types	Firm feel with finger size bumps for deeper massage
User Type	Best for beginner or lightweight, single user. Produces less pressure and less pain	Elderly or persons with limited strength or muscle tone	Moderate to heavier weight user with some rolling experience or users with desire for very firm feel	Moderate to heavier weight persons with limited strength and balance issues and elderly users with little muscle tone	All user types that prefer more pressure than the Basic but less firmness than the Super High Density. Will withstand the heaviest weight individual and multiple users in a professional setting	Same user as the High Density EVA, but better for individuals that wish to have a slight texture to the roller. Honeycomb texture adds a little traction for a slower roll and a slight massaging effect	The myo roller will help assist in a deeper myofascial release. Small knobs on the roller will get deeper into the tissue and help work out stubborn knots and tightness
Durability	Medium	Medium	High	High	Commercial-Grade	High	High
Used For	Limit soreness and tightness by increasing blood flow and flexibility. When used often and correctly, the foam roller can help athletes avoid many sport-related injuries. Increase flexibility or range of motion, relieve muscle and joint pain.	Helps increase balance and stabilization while standing on roller. Lying on the foam will help relieve tension in tight areas. Will not roll out from underneath.	Very firm roller should be used by individuals already using rolling techniques. Works well for larger or heavily muscled athletes Firmness puts more pressure on tight areas.	Helps proprioception after knee and ankle injury. Helps increase balance and stabilization while standing on roller. Will not roll out from underneath. Lying on foam will help relieve tension in tight areas.	36"- Great for pilates practice, and placing roller parallel to spine to help create proper alignment and opening up tense shoulders and upper body.   24"- Best used for rolling the back and easier to manipulate than the longer rollers.           18" - Often used by runners to help alleviate tightness in the IT band, calf muscles,and hamstrings.                                12" - Perfect for travel. Allows you to work smaller regions or isolate certain muscle groups.	The slight texture on this roller allows for better traction and will not slip as easily as other foam rollers. The honeycomb texture also gives a slight massaging effect for better overall feel. Foam roller gives temporary relief of the appearance of cellulite.	Applies more direct pressure to knotty areas to give a more intense stretch. The combination of the finger nodules and firm surface provide a great deep tissue massage. It also allows a better surface for applying targeted pressure on specific  knotted  areas which helps facilitate a myofascial release.

Product Description

The foam roller helps stretch muscles and tendons and also breaks down soft tissue adhesions and scar tissue. Use your own body weight to perform a self-massage or myofascial release, break up trigger points, and soothe tight fascia while increasing blood flow and circulation to the soft tissues. Improve flexibility and range of motion, and decrease pain and soreness.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0065897MS
• Item model number: 20-06XX-Parent
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (125 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #945 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #12 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Balance Trainers > Foam Rollers

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

62 of 63 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The next-best thing to a deep tissue massage! February 19, 2006

By Michael

Color Name:Blue| Size Name:36 Inch|Amazon Verified Purchase

I recently came across a book that suggested using Self Myofascial Release (SMR) foam rollers to help stretch and reduce muscle ache/tension. I tried out a foam roller and used it for about half an hour going over my whole body, inch by inch. Wow! Amazing!

The Good: Results are great, as it works deep into your muscles. Easy to use on your own. Can reach most parts of your body without too much effort.

The Bad: Users have to "work" at rolling over the item, a procedure that may discourage some. Item firmness determines how deeply it can work into you. Your better off getting the largest roller available (currently 6" x 36"). I tried the 6" x 18" size, and while it worked adequately-I found myself wanting the roller to cover just a little more area.

The Verdict: Though you definately have to put a little work into moving your body over the roller, the results are spectacular. You may determine how much the roller works into the tissue by controlling how much body weight you put on it. I just can't recommend this item enough... though choose your firmness wisely.

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality and quite versatile - also good for some yoga February 6, 2007

By AeroMan

Color Name:Blue| Size Name:36 Inch|Amazon Verified Purchase

I am very pleased with this roller. As a massage aid, which is what I bought it for, it's great. It is also firm enough that I can use it for some balance exercises (which would be difficult if it were softer). Although some have complained that it is too hard for massage on some body spots, you can lessen the impact of the hardness by positioning/supporting your body properly. It also appears to be well made, so i would expect it to last for quite a while.

EDIT- two and a half years later- I am still using this thing and it has held up beautifully. In addition to the massage I do (back and ITB), I am now using it as a yoga bolster, and it's working out great! This was a very good investment

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for rehab, workouts February 17, 2006

By A. R. Khan

Color Name:Blue|Size Name:36 Inch

The foam is supposed to be hard; it's very good at relieving tension in your back muscles when you roll on it. It's already done wonders for the knots in my back. Also, if you're into pilates, this works out great. I bought it mostly for my back pain. The sensation that you feel when you roll out on it is supposed to be uncomfortable and a little painful, but after using it daily, it will help your muscles in the end.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Get ready to cry December 30, 2010

By Mark M. Frazier

Color Name:Blue| Size Name:18 Inch|Amazon Verified Purchase

I was introduced to this in my basic training for the Marines. It looks stupid, hell it is stupid, but it WORKS!! I do half ironman training and this is an absolute must!! every night before bed i use this like a workout. 3 sets of 10 full rubs per body part (shins, calves, etc etc, even my back!!) Don't know why I do it that way? Give this a try and you'll find out that your tear ducts just can't hold on too much longer than that haha. it's like a free deep tissue massage every day and it leaves you feeling GREAT!! Really improved my recovery time and I haven't had an injury since using it.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Solution to IT Band injury June 26, 2007

By C. Hirst

Color Name:Blue|Size Name:36 Inch

Of course this is not the complete solution, but IT Band is incredibly difficult to stretch, and a very painful injury if not treated. I was able to stretch my IT band better than any other method. I now regularly use the foam roller before and after training (running). Also use it for deep massage on calves and back. Very useful product.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect! November 19, 2010

By R. Spell VINE™ VOICE

Color Name:Blue| Size Name:18 Inch|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is an absolute perfect device. I am a new cyclist and my thighs kill me. I'm also old enough to have a tight back that locks up. This device simply gets both. My back joints pop every first roll on them.

There is a quick instruction sheet showing you the moves. It does take a while to find the best way to easily roll your thighs and back but once you do it's cheaper than a massage and almost as good. I strongly recommend this device.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this! August 12, 2010

By J. Czapnik

Color Name:Green| Size Name:36 Inch|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have shoulder impingement and all throughout my physical therapy, they would have me lay on one of these for about 5 minutes. I could only ever find 18" rolls, which fits from my shoulders to right above my butt. My neck would drop off and my hips weren't on it, so it was not comfortable at all and I could lay on it for about 2 minutes max before my neck hurt. This 36" roll is amazing. I can lay on it for however long I need. I also use it to stretch my IT band after running. One fantastic roll.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! May 14, 2010

By Nahal Khalifah

Color Name:Green| Size Name:36 Inch|Amazon Verified Purchase

I am 177cm and 104kgs, this is a very firm piece and support my weight easily!

I use it twice a day pre and post workout. I actually have herniated disc in my lumber area (l4-L5)and this one helps me with the stiffness I get in the morning.

Compared to the blue one, I find this one to be more heavy-duty (although they say they are the same! not to me I guess)