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tips on maintaining physical fitness during a season.

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where do I get me one of those bad boys?

 
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got mine from rebel sport

 
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The link I posted on the first page!

I got mine off a trainer at a gym down the road for $20.

You can also use a bit of PVC pipe if you want.

 
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ah yes! Sorry, Tobi…I just watched the youtube link and forgot about the other link. Seems a bit more expensive than I thought, and maybe a piece of PVC pipe might hurt a bit? I’ll have a look at Rebel next time I’m in some massive stupid westfield thingy.

 
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Yeah they aren’t cheap however they are a good quality roller which will last you ages, some others get ‘weaker’ the more you use them and aren’t as effective after a while.

I’ve got a half length one which is fine (and only $30 from that link).

Just had a look on the rebel website and they are $70 there (for the full length one).

PVC pipe will hurt more yes but it’s cheap!

 
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haha yeah can probably wrap the pipe on something…a half length one might be ok. We’re going overseas in november so depending how big they are, I might leave it til I’m in Sweden…not sure if I can be arsed packing one in my stuff to take over there…

Just looks a bit more interesting & fun than stretching but will still help my stupid tight muscles.

 
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Do you go to the gym at all? My gym has them & I know another gym down the road has them also so if you are a regular gym goer maybe check to see if they have them (or suggest they get some!).

The full length ones are generally 80cm - 1m long and the half ones are about 45cm.

 
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pretty allergic to gyms, (not quite anaphylactic but not too far off) so that option is out, I’m afraid.

 
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Haha fair enough.

Physios generally sell them also however I’d suggest they’d probably be cheaper online.

 
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mine was about $50, which in the long run is nothing. The benefits far outweigh the cost of it, has provided me with months of relief.