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As a long time running coach, I’ve had my fair share of experiences with various recovery tools and techniques. In this review, I’ll introduce you to the Roll Recovery R8 and give you my honest feedback on whether this pricey recovery tool should be on your must have list.
The R8 is one that falls in a weird category in the middle of I may not love it, but A LOT of you think it’s the best thing ever.
Not surprisingly the price led to tons of you asking for my opinion. Following I’ll breakdown how it works, who might like it and honestly why it didn’t work for me.
Roll Recovery R8 Overview
After posting a pic of the R8 on Instagram, the DMs started rolling in from runners and athletes wanting to know if this thing actually worked and whether it justified the $140 price tag.
So I tried it out multiple times at various points to give it a fair shake.
First let’s cover the specs and features. The R8 is an FDA registered medical device that claims to target muscle knots to provide intense muscle release and boost blood flow to minimize swelling, soreness, and inflammation.
It is versatile and can be used when sitting, standing, or lying down, and has customizable massage…
