Description
Firm Cork Massage Roller for Legs, Back & Muscle Recovery.
If your legs or back regularly feel tight after training, the Myga Cork Massage Roller gives you a simple way to add self-massage and recovery work into your routine at home. Made from 100% natural cork, this 30cm roller is firm, compact and particularly well suited to larger muscle groups including the calves, quads, hamstrings, glutes and back.
The smaller 10cm diameter keeps you closer to the floor than many traditional foam rollers, making it easier to control how much pressure you apply. This is worth knowing before you buy: cork is firm. If you prefer plenty of pressure, that is a big positive. If you are completely new to rolling, start gently and increase the pressure as you get used to it.
You may also see this type of product described as a cork foam roller. It performs a similar job to a traditional foam roller, but this one is made from natural cork rather than foam. For smaller areas that need more targeted pressure, our Myga Cork Massage Ball may be the better choice.
Is a cork massage roller better than a foam roller?
Neither is automatically better. It depends on how much pressure you prefer. A Cork Roller is much firmer than many traditional foam rollers and does not compress as much underneath your body-weight. This can make it useful for larger muscle groups such as the quads, hamstrings, calves and glutes.
Foam rollers can feel more forgiving, particularly for complete beginners. If you already know you like a firmer roller or want something that feels solid underneath you, cork is a really good option.
Is a cork massage roller suitable for beginners?
Yes, but remember that cork is naturally firm. You do not need to put your full body-weight onto the roller straight away. Use your hands or opposite leg to support some of your weight and gradually increase the pressure.
The 30cm length and 10cm diameter make it useful for calves, quads, hamstrings, glutes and other larger muscle groups. When using it around the back, take your time and focus on the muscular areas rather than rolling directly and aggressively over the spine.
Our Take at Buds Fitness on the Myga Cork Massage Roller
We like this roller because it is simple, solid and does exactly what you expect it to. The biggest thing to consider is the firmness. Cork barely compresses, so if you prefer a softer roller this probably would not be our first recommendation.
For runners, gym-goers, yoga or Pilates users, or anyone who likes to roll their legs and larger muscle groups after training, it is a really useful bit of kit to have at home.
We also like the 10cm diameter because it keeps you relatively close to the floor and makes controlling the pressure a little easier. If you only want to target smaller areas, we would save some money and choose the Myga Cork Massage Ball instead.
Product Details
Product: Cork Massage Roller
Material: 100% natural cork
Length: 30cm
Diameter: 10cm
Weight: Approximately 850g
Best suited for larger muscle groups such as;
- Legs
- Calves
- Quads
- Hamstring
- Glutes
- Backs
