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Balance Trainers

Black High Density Foam Rollers - Extra Firm

Brand: Isokinetics

Perfect for positioning, balance, postural and muscle re-education, spinal stabilization, body awareness and coordination, and ranging and strengthening activities. Available in 4 sizes: 36" long x 6" diameter round and half round rolls; 12" long x 6" diameter round and half round rolls. Edges on 12" and half round rollers are not rounded.

Features:

Molded polyethylene foam technology has a 2 lb per cubic foot density
Smooth surface
Will not lose its shape after moderate to heavy use
4 different sizes available.
Note images. Edges on 12" and half round rollers are not rounded.

Trigger Point Performance The Grid Revolutionary Foam Roller

Brand: Trigger Point Performance
Model: TPP-20

The Grid, by Trigger Point Performance, is a versatile and comprehensive foam roller, with unique Distrodensity Zones, a matrix of varying widths and densities that allows for a precision massage based on individual needs. Just as a massage therapist uses different parts of the hand and arm to manipulate different muscle groups, The Grid's Distrodensity Foam Zones enable you to apply varying amounts of pressure to massage and release tight muscles. At 13 inches long by five inches diameter, the compact Grid is highly portable and yet still able to support up to 500 pounds.

The Grid is designed for athletes and people of all types and skill levels, from distance runners to professional athletes to yoga enthusiasts to those simply seeking to keep active. It's an ideal tool for massaging lats, quads, lower back, or any other large muscle group, or achieving a challenging core body workout.

Features

"Green" technology:
- Constructed with less foam than traditional foam rollers
- Designed to withstand constant, heavy, and repeated use without breaking down
- Built from EVA foam
Distrodensity Zones:
- Unique design allows for targeted massage
- Find the Distrodensity Zone that best suits your needs
- Distrodensity allows for a more realistic massage experience
Core body workout versatility:
- Achieve a comprehensive core body workout
- Incorporate it into daily workout routines
- Compact design lets you travel with it and work out anywhere

Warranty
This Trigger Point Performance product includes a limited one-year manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

What are trigger points?
Trigger points are tiny knots that develop in a muscle when it's injured or overworked, and are commonly a cause of most joint point. They've been known to lead to headaches, neck and jaw pain, lower back pain, tennis elbow, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Based on the discoveries of Drs. Janet Travell and David Simons, in which they found the causal relationship between chronic pain and its source, myofascial trigger point therapy is used to relieve muscular pain through stretching and applied pressure to trigger points. Trigger point therapy, such as that achieved using Trigger Point Performance products, can relieve muscular aches and pains in association with these areas. It can also assist with the redevelopment of muscles and restoration of motion to joints.

Features:

Unique Distrodensity Zone design allows for targeted massage
Designed to withstand constant, heavy, and repeated use without breaking down
Constructed with less foam than traditional foam rollers
1 year warranty
Only 13" long by 5" in diameter - makes it an excellent travel companion

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Rumbleroller Deep-Tissue Massage Roller

List price: $69.95
Brand: STI Industries
Model: RR316-P

The RumbleRoller Manipulates Soft Tissue - Like a Massage Therapist. The surface of the RumbleRoller contains specially designed bumps that are firm, but flexible, much like the thumbs of a massage therapist. As you roll over the top of the RumbleRoller, the bumps continuously knead the contours of your body, gently stretching soft tissue (muscle and fascia) in multiple directions. This action erodes trigger points, helps restore flexibility, and brings quick relief to common types of muscular pain. By design, the RumbleRoller's bumps are firmer than muscle tissue, but much softer than bone, so they deflect out of the way if they contact your spine or other bony protrusions. Through simple techniques, you can control the amount of pressure the bumps apply to your body. The bumps are closely spaced to one another (< 2" apart), so several of them simultaneously contact your body during most exercises. However, with a slight shift of your body, you can reduce your area of contact with the RumbleRoller, which increases pressure and provides deeper, more penetrating relief.

Features:

Knob like fingers
Very durable
Massage tool

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j/fit Super High Density Foam Rollers

Brand: JFIT
Model: 20-0639-PARENT

Foam rollers help 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. Myofascial release technique has also been shown to relieve various muscle and joint pains such as IT band stiffness and shin splints. Not all black High Density foam is created equal and we can guarantee that our foam roller is the highest grade foam available.

j/fit Foam Roller Comparison

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.

Features:

18-Inch Length x 6-Inch Diameter
High density foam roller with molded edges
Easy to carry and clean
Dense foam rolled construction provides firm support for all body types
Also for rehab exercises for upper/lower back, calf, hamstring, glutes, and more

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Gaiam 18-Inch Muscle Therapy Foam Roller

Lowest new price: $19.99
List price: $24.98
Brand: Gaiam
Model: 05-58272

Muscle Therapy Foam Roller

Treat your muscles to a deep massage with Gaiam's 18-Inch Muscle Therapy Foam Roller. The Foam Roller gently releases built-up tension and loosens stiff muscles, while elongating and aligning the spine. The included 15-minute DVD teaches you gentle roller exercise routines help relieve stress and muscle tightness, increase circulation and self-massage trouble trigger points. Ideal for travel and home gym use. Includes 18" muscle therapy foam roller and 15-minute muscle therapy DVD with fitness instructor James D’Silva. Foam roller: 6" diameter; 18" long; 14.6 oz. Product made in the USA

Muscle Therapy Foam Roller DVD

Learn how to use your Muscle Therapy Foam Roller in this 15-minute workout with famed fitness instructor James D'Silva. The gentle massaging and stretching isolates and works every muscle, elongating and aligning the skeletal system. The simple, restorative routine helps increase range of motion, relax muscles, release tension, and restore soft tissue. Approx. run time: 15 minutes.

About Gaiam

Gaiam was created as a lifestyle company with the vision that, given a choice, people would choose a lifestyle that is healthy and life-enhancing, for themselves, their families, and the Earth. The Gaiam lifestyle is a vote for individual health as well as the future sustainability of the Earth's resources. Gaiam strives to provide customers with alternatives to traditional products by offering natural or healthy versions that compare with the style, quality, and price of conventional products.

Features and Specifications

Relieve Stress & Muscle Tightness
Increase Circulation
Allows for self-massaging trigger points
Includes 15-minute instructional workout with James D’Silva to help you get the most from your foam roller
Dimensions: 6" diameter; 18" long; 14.6 oz.

Features:

Relieve Stress & Muscle Tightness
Increase Circulation
Great for developing core stabilization, self massage & pressure points
Includes 25 minute workout DVD
18" Foam Roller

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Body Sport Foam Rollers

Brand: Foam Roller

This smooth surface traditional roller provides firm support for all body types. Pilates, yoga, rehabilitation, and many other exercises can be enhanced with the addition of foam rollers. Use them to help develop balance, postural alignment, and flexibility or as support for dynamic strength exercises. Foam rollers come in various sizes and denseness, with the more dense rollers being ideal for self-myofascial release and massage therapy. Foam rollers are available in round or half round with the option of 12 or 36 inches in length to fit all levels of user's abilities and needs.

Features:

Item: 5449-TRH36

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Isokinetics Inc. Brand Exercise Disc / Balance Cushion - 14" Diameter - 10 Colors to Choose From

Brand: Isokinetics

Isokinetics Inc. brand Exercise Disc/Balance Cushions are high quality products without the high price. No middleman means you save! And, we provide all Isokinetics Inc. brand Discs with a 1 year guarantee directly from Isokinetics Inc. Exercise and balance discs have a dual use. They can be used for sitting to give you the same benefits as sitting on an exercise ball, like better sitting posture, or they can be used in exercise to provide an unstable surface, forcing you to use more muscles to remain balanced, thus getting a more complete workout. **They are also popularly used by parents and teachers as "wiggle seats" that help active children sit still.** NOTE: Comes inflated to a level suitable for most uses. If you need a needle nose pump, we offer a low cost one separately (search Amazon for "isopump" if you don't see it as an accessory).

Features:

Isokinetics Inc. Brand products are sold EXCLUSIVELY by Isokinetics Inc.
14" in diameter by 3" high; low nubs on one side, raised nubs on the other
Pre-inflated to a level suitable for most uses (NO pump included. Search "isopump" for ours)
Popularly used as a child's "wiggle seat" to help calm anxious kids
Provides an unstable surface to exercise on, requiring you to use more muscles to stay balanced, providing a more complete workout

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Altus Athletic Core Balance Disc

Lowest new price: $15.40
Lowest used price: $14.14
List price: $24.99
Brand: Altus Athletic
Model: 1211006

Inflatable balance disc cushion to help shape and tone your lower body, and improve balance and flexibility.

This inflatable balance disc cushion helps shape and tone your lower body, while improving balance and flexibility. A textured massage foot surface improves grip. Your purchase includes a pump and needle, as well as access to multiple downloadable exercise routines.

About Altus Athletic
For over 35 years, Altus Athletic has provided quality, innovative fitness products and exercise accessories for the home user and fitness enthusiast. The Altus brand also includes the renowned Fitness by Cathe product line, endorsed by Cathe Friedrich, one of the leading fitness trainers in the USA for over 20 years. Combined, these two brands provide a complimentary line of products to serve today�s consumer fitness needs.

Features:

Inflatable balance disc cushion helps shape and tone your lower body
Additionally improves balance and flexibility
Textured massage foot surface improves grip
Includes pump and needle
Comes complete with access to multiple downloadable exercise routines

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Medi-Dyne Pro Stretch

Features:

Suffering from Heel Pain, Shin Splints, Tight Calves or Achilles Tendonitis? Strengthen, Stretch, and Rehab Like a Pro with the Original ProStretch¨
The #1 Preferred Lower Leg Stretching Device by Professional Athletes, Trainers, and Physical Therapist World Wide.
ProStretch provides relief for: Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis, Shin Splints, Achilles tendonitis
Original ProStretch's unique stretching system has been proven to stretch lower leg muscles easier and far more effectively than conventional methods
ProStretch is lightweight and easy to take to the game, the office or the gym.

Reebok Balance Board

Lowest new price: $17.99
List price: $17.99
Brand: Reebok
Model: 05-55101

Reebok's Balance Board Stands Up to the Test

Build core strength and better coordination with the non-slip Balance Board. The constant motion of the board will challenge and engage every muscle, giving you more definition while burning calories. Strengthens hamstrings, quads, gluts and calves. This ultra-efficient, low-impact workout will improve your overall fitness, agility and core strength. The non-slip surface and solid pivot point make it an appropriate fitness tool for beginners to advanced participants.

Functional Fitness

Add a little variety to your workout routine - the unique design helps with balance training, core muscle conditioning, and core stability. It is specially constructed to target your core muscles, obliques, lower back and glutes. Its lightweight plastic design allows you to stash it anywhere, including in a closet or under the bed. Keep your exercise regime fun and up to date with this innovative board.

About Reebok

Reebok is an American-inspired, global brand that creates and markets sports and lifestyle products built upon a strong heritage and authenticity in sports, fitness and women’s categories. The brand is committed to designing products and marketing programs that reflect creativity and the desire to constantly challenge the status quo.

Features and Specifications

Improve balance, coordination, and core strength
Features non-slip surface and solid pivot point
Includes workout guidebook
15" in Diameter
Weighs just over 1lb.

Features:

Includes Balance Board & Balance Board Exercise Guide
Textured, Non-Slip Surface
Pivoting Base
Supports up to 300lb.

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