TriggerPoint CORE Foam Massage Roller with Softer Compression for Exercise, Deep Tissue and Muscle Recovery - Relieves Muscle Pain & Tightness, Improves Mobility & Circulation (12'', 18'', 36'')

[Reference: cross-train daily, pilates, yoga, ballet, pole, 20+ hours per week, professional athlete]I take it with me to the studio everyday. Effective for loosening stiffness, reducing soreness, and relieving pain before and after training. Firm enough for my whole body but soft enough for my tender spots. The size is perfect for travel. It's a great gift for an athlete or yourself. And a perfect starter if it's your first time rolling out.

Great for small spaces but I prefer my collapsible one for travel. Helps loosen muscle tension for pain relief, great quality and value.

Great to lay on and roll out tight spots on my torso, legs and back. Great quality and sturdy

It is lightweight and easy to carry in sport bag. It helps me to reduce back pain

Love this foam roller! It's just the right amount softer than a traditional one making it a lot easier on my very tight muscles and sensitive bones.

This is well-made, not terribly expensive and a great color (purple). I bought a Foam Roller for Dummies book and have embarked upon my mission.

I don't feel the pressure point allure. I bought the 17" or 18" and I'm a small-medium person, and it's too narrow. If you have back problems, don't try and use this on tile because the foam roller slips out from under you. I almost hit the back of my head! If you like the abuse of a deep tissue massage, don't buy the soft foam roller. By a firm and dense one. OPTP is another brand I bought, 36" one, and I recommend much more. There are also other exercises you can do on the longer one. I'm be keeping this at my summer home, so I don't have to drag my other, larger one back and forth. For first timers, this softer one is good, but I still recommend getting the longest one you can afford to buy.

Great roller. Softer than the on I usually use - which is like steel with a thin rubber coating and only for the hard core knots, etc. This one works well for tender areas like IT bands.