The foam roller evolved sometimes a product comes along that makes you completely rethink the old way of doing things.
Roll recovery r8 review.
For my 27th birthday present to myself a few days ago i finally caved in.
The roll recovery r8 is compact enough to carry in a backpack or to travel with 12 5 x 9 5 x 2 5 31 25 cm x 24 13 cm x 6 35cm and is an fda registered medical device.
Recovery is one of the biggest issues runners face especially runners who are trying to participate in the rundisney dopey challenge.
The roll recovery r8.
Here s her roll recovery r8 review.
The roll recovery r8 uses a vice like grip to soothe weary muscles the spring loaded r8 puts the pressure on your muscles for you so you can have a nearly effortless self massage.
This is similar to the idea of normatec pulse recovery boots but on a much simpler level.
Experience the new r8 deep tissue massage roller and see why athletes everywhere have been drawn to its revolutionary design.
Some i love and tell you about instantly a lot i don t care for and never ever mention.
I got myself the roll recovery r8.
Sarah found a new runner bff.
Roll recovery r8 review.
First let s talk about the price.
Roll recovery r8 review.
Such is the case with the roll recovery r8 an evolutionary myofascial recovery tool that antiquates the tried and true foam roller.
If you re on social media or know runners in general you ve probably seen it heard about it want it or already have it.
It really stood out to me for a few reasons for starters it is a deep tissue massage that applies the pressure for you.
The roll recovery r8 is a product i have had my eye on for a long time before getting to review it.
After a year of design exploration of working with therapists and elite athletes the r3 concept was born.
Fully redesigned the new r8 features an improved spring configuration new stainless steel hardware fasteners new bearing integration in all pivot points soft touch handles and interchangeable r8 inserts for a customizable feel.
The r3 orthopedic foot roller is designed to target specific areas of the foot to stretch the plantar fascia and intrinsic foot muscles to reduce soreness from tired feet.
The r8 is one that falls in a weird category in the middle.
Over the many years of writing this blog i ve been offered a ton of products to review.
It also won the men s journal gear of the year award in december 2012.