Top 10 Vibrating Foam Rollers Reviewed and Rated

Of course, the very first thing you're going to be looking into is the battery life of the foam roller. After all, these are not just your every day, regular rollers - they can be turned on to vibrate gently or powerfully, depending on what you need. But this vibration is powered by a motor, which is powered by strong batteries. You can probably find rollers that can be plugged into a socket, but let's face it, those rollers are quite inconvenient, because if there's no socket near you, or if it's hard to reach, then you can kiss the vibrations goodbye!

The average foam roller battery lasts around three hours. This might not seem like much, but know that you shouldn't use your roller for more than 10-15 minutes at a time since you can actually cause damage after that period of time, both to you and the roller! So one charge should last you anywhere between one and two weeks, depending on how often you use the roller. Luckily, the rollers also charge up pretty fast, so you won't need to wait that long to get to use it again. And also, they will turn off automatically after 10 minutes or so, improving battery conservation even more. If you want your battery to remain good and viable though, try to keep the roller away from hot areas, or areas that are too cool. Although almost every roller we mentioned will turn off by itself, some will not so make sure to remember to turn them off yourself!

The most important feature of your foam roller is its vibrating setting. People have figured out long ago that strong vibrations work just like a regular massage does, and you can probably find a massaging chair or tool in almost any household. And so, vibrating foam rollers happened, and we're lucky to have the chance to try them out. Besides giving you the relief you crave when you roll on them, they intensify that effect by vibrating as you roll around, reaching the deepest parts of your body to loosen you up completely. Most foam rollers we mentioned in this guide have three to four different vibration settings. Usually, the rotations per minute change the higher the setting is, with the third one being the strongest. The first setting reaches your surface tissues, the second one goes deeper, the third even more, while the fourth setting is great for beginners because you can then manually adjust the rotations per minute to find what you like.

The vibrating setting is not the only feature you should look into when buying a foam roller though. You should also look into how long the roller is. Not one of us was made the same way, and if one length works great for your friend, it might not work well for you, so look into your options carefully. Foam rollers can be anywhere from 12 to 35 inches long. The density of the material also varies. You also need to choose the right density for your needs, as you might find some rollers to be too firm, aggressively attacking your tissues and causing more pain than not. On the other hand, a roller that is soft won't do that much to help you, and it will act like a regular elongated pillow, which is not something you need. The roller needs to be versatile, giving you just the right balance between relaxing and shaping up. The best possible foam roller will be equipped with a medium level of density, and the surface should be textured with various knots and ridges that look just like human knuckles do so that you get the same effect as when you go to get a massage. These surfaces clear blockages, help lactic acid dissolve and move away, and encourage the lymphatic system to work like a well-oiled machine.

What your roller is made out of says a lot about it. You can find rollers made out of three different materials on the market today. The most popular kind of material for vibrating rollers is polyethylene, with EVA rollers following closely and molded rollers taking the last place. Every type of material has its own set of pros and cons, but their most important common trait is that they are human-made, made out of one specific material we are all familiar with - plastic.

Polyethylene is a thermoplastic material that is surprisingly eco-friendly. It's easily recyclable, and even if you don't recycle and someone ends up burning it, it will leave no residue whatsoever! Polyethylene has an ethylene gas at its core, hence the name. This gas comes from petroleum, and gases found in nature. These two ingredients are brought together and cracked, and polyethylene forms as a result. You can find PE with various degrees of density, but the one chosen for foam roller is usually very dense. This makes PE durable but stiff, so be prepared to work it in and soften it up, plus you'll need stable ground and nerves of steel to get used to it. The more you use these rollers, the softer they will get, so keep this in mind if you want it to remain dense to some degree. Molded foam is just PE with a better shape, less density, and better durability. EVA is definitely the winner here though. It's a blend of ethylene and vinyl acetate, again made out of plastic. EVA rollers are super soft and cushy, yet much like rubber, when it comes to flexibility and resilience. EVA can be made to be stiff and soft, which makes it a very good material choice for foam rollers!

A foam roller is an investment that is meant to last since it's not just a one-time quick-fix to your aching problems. You will need to use the rollers over and over again, and they need to be able to withstand all of that with grace and dignity. The durability of your roller is affected by what it's made out of, and by how often you use it, plus you have the motor and battery here to think of as well. Every foam roller will lose both the shape and density over time, but how fast that happens will depend on how well it was made.

If you're going to be using the roller almost every day, make sure to get a sturdier one. Generic EPE rollers lose their shape very fast as they will elongate with pressure, and they can even get torn and punctured quite fast. They're better off as pool noodles than as rollers! Spend more money on a better one, and you will definitely enjoy it for a longer time. EVA is great, just like we mentioned earlier, but it might not hold up that well after you use it for a long time. The battery also needs to last a long time and the motor has to be operational and This is ensured if the motor is made out of good quality materials, so make sure to find one that is properly constructed!

You must face the facts here - it will not feel pleasant when you use the roller! Be prepared to feel pain and discomfort, but know that it's just this that will help you feel relaxed afterward. With that being said, there is such a thing as way too much pain, so listen to your body carefully when using the roller. If you never used a roller before, it's important that you start with softer rollers, like the standard EPE roller we mentioned above. Although they won't last long, they are cheap, and you will get used to the sensation of pain that feels good easier. Once your muscles lengthen and your scar tissue softens up, you will almost stop feeling the soft roller, and then you can advance to the big guns.

You can tell how soft the roller is by looking at its color. White rollers tend to be the softer ones, but that's not always the case, so read what the manufacturer said carefully. Even the softest rollers will feel like the hardest rocks when you start out but be patient and you will soon learn to love the sensation. Also, look out for grooves and ridges and bums. These textures make the rollers firmer and make it even harder to get used to them. These rollers are for more advanced folk, and the same thing is true for vibrating foam rollers. But it's these rollers that provide you with that blissful feeling of being deeply relaxed, so do not be afraid of them!