Trigger Point Performance  The Grid Foam Roller

I used this roller a couple times at my CrossFit Box and really liked it. I have used the 2.0 oversized roller, regular foam rollers and those really knobby buggers. This is my fave. I bought it over the others because of its portability. I use it almost daily on cement and it is still as durable and effecient as before. I was concerned that it would be too small for shoulder work. It works great in the shoulders for a medium frame, and you can always do one size at a time. No need to buy the oversized rollers, and this one holds up to beating. I am the most popular guy on camp with this thing.

This is the best foam roller I've ever used. The plastic pipe/core allows the roller to really dig in and release tension whereas most would just give way and only help a little bit. My ART therapist and I agree the different textures in the foam really don't offer any difference in the massage but this thing really helps break things up. The only con is it's a bit too short. It seems like the perfect length but I've found it's real easy to roll off of it with a few passes. I would opt for the longer version.

After a co-worker recommendation, I purchased the Trigger Point roller and couldn't be happier. This roller is far better then the standard foam rollers on the market. You can vary the intensity by using different parts of the roller. It does a great job getting my muscles ready for a workout and recovering from those workouts. I highly recommend the Trigger Point Foam Roller and plan to get another one for my office!

I'm in front of a computer all day so I get tight and sore, even though I'm active and stretch a lot. I have a variety of tools that help and was looking for a foam roller to add to my arsenal. I liked the construction of The Grid and it seems more durable than most rollers. I looked at the larger model but wanted to stick with something more portable, and perhaps easier to use in some respects. I worked some troublesome spots fairly vigorously my first session. On continued use, I feel relaxed and as if I've been through a bit of workout. Most importantly, the aches, as opposed to muscle soreness, are diminishing. It is a bit pricey compared to most rollers but I think it will be made up for in durability (and relief). The other detractant is lack of specific instruction. You can buy the extra videos, pricey too, I'm sure they're great. Or look around or check with a trainer. Have fun.

I bought this despite having read a few negative reviews (doesn't feel much different to a conventional foam roller, the length is too short, expensive). I'm very glad I went ahead and bought one of these rollers. I find it so much better than a foam roller. The surface structures on 'the grid' are really good at working out knots in tight calf muscles. The softish material over a very solid plastic cylinder makes for a very solid roller - which is both good and bad. At first it can be quite painful to use, but with repeated use this gets better. The length of the roller has never been a problem for me, since I roll one leg at a time, and prefer to use a softer foam roller for my back (this is probably a good policy, since I don't think you want to press your weight onto your spine or neck when you are lying on something as hard and unyielding as the grid). And, finally the cost. $40 for the benefits using this has brought me is ridiculously cheap! Highly recommended!

I got started on cheapo foam rollers at my gym. They were great. I decided to go higher quality when I bought one for at home and am glad I did. This is much more firm and you can instantly feel the difference that firmness makes. It's not painful at all, its just more firm. It allows you to really put more pressure on points and roll out better. The down points would be that the pattern changes. So if you like one part of the roller, it can be a pain to get it positioned so that portion rolls where you want it. For instance I like the part that "feels like finger tips" and I want that part to hit my sorest points. So I have to turn the roller just right before getting on it to try and get that part to roll into the part of my back that I want it to hit. It's also just wide enough to hit shoulder to shoulder. So if you dont roll perfectly straight... you end up having to get off it and kinda readjust it now and then. But definitely better than the cheapos and something I will definitely keep around/use. If it wears out, there's no question in my mind I'd get this again, but maybe in the longer version.

I was having issues with my flexibility and with pain after working out. I started using the roller daily and it hurt for the first couple of days. By the end of the week there was no more pain while using the roller. My flexibility increased and my pain after workouts was minimized.

Before I started using the foam roller, my legs would feel sore the morning after a run. Now I use it 3 or 4 times a week, the benefits are tremendous, I highly recommend!

Excellent quality, great function and form, bought two (for upstairs and downstairs) - great size - have been recommending to friends. Fair price for a long term item.

I bought this foam roller to work out my legs after cycling and running. The raised, foam pattern does help to break up the muscle knots. And the product insert comes with a nice, instruction guide to help you maximize the roller. Think of this as part of your post-exercise, stretching routine. A great product so far.