Before purchasing these I was using a racquetball, a tennis ball and a fairly hard yoga ball (came in kit with yoga props). None of them did the job of releasing sore spots and muscle tension well enough (too soft, too squishy, too hard - I know, I sound like Goldilocks 🤣). These Tuneup therapy balls are perfect! They are soft, but dense - have the perfect amount of give, yet firm enough to work deep if you want without hurting because they are also still soft. Sounds like a contradiction, but try them and you’ll know what I mean. I find I’m getting greater release of tight muscles, facia and greater relief from pain with these therapy balls. I have also bought the larger size therapy ball - it’s great for back, shoulders, back of thighs, forearms. The net bag (included) is helpful for using the two balls together on base of skull, down spine. Added plus, I store the two balls together now, so when I need them I’m not searching around the house. With purchase you are sent a downloadable 6 page newsletter that contains excellent and helpful info on techniques and use of the therapy balls. Thank you for that! Well worth the purchase price. Read more
The balls provide an effective, portable way to open up tight muscles. If you sit on the balls during long drives or flights, it helps with circulation. It’s a great massage tool. Read more
At first these were hard to use, but as you use them they start to get better with each use. These work better than a foam roller. I’ve been doing my muscle releases with these. They are the right size for me, giving pinpoint pressure where I need it. If you have shoulder, neck, back, hip, or any other tense muscles or pain, these are perfect. I highly recommend following the videos on how to use these, which help a lot. These are suuuperrrbb for feet releases too if you are on your feet all day. Long day of walking at Disneyland? These are perfect for that! Great tool to bring along if you travel too! Read more
I've been exploring tools for massage and recovery lately and was initially going to get a foam set of balls instead but decided on this last minute and am so very glad that I did! I am genuinely blown away with how effective these are right out of the package! I tried one on its own at first on my neck and immediately felt the familiar crunch of knots being worked out but not in a painful way. These balls have just enough give to feel cushy while still being firm enough to get the job done. I used the same approach later on my wife's back and she practically melted! I later used them together in the pouch on my neck and lower back. It was a bit of trial and error to find the right spot for my lower back but they definitely work! I also explored their website and found a fair amount of free simple tutorial videos on basic techniques for using the balls on different areas of the body. They do have other options for videos but the subscription seems pretty pricey. I might look into getting the book though that teaches you more of these maneuvers because the balls are really useful. Oh, keep in mind that if you lay directly on the balls, it can be quite a lot of pressure, like a thumb. The plus model is supposed to be a bit gentler as they are larger, this is the smallest size they make, which does make them easy to take with you if you happened to be traveling etc. I could definitely see myself using these for a long time to come and also getting some extras for gifts or just as backup! If you're even remotely thinking of exploring self massage for pain relief, working out stubborn knots, etc this set is very worthwhile. 100% would recommend. Read more
I purchased these yoga therapy balls for my feet and legs. I like to get them out and use them when I’ve jumped rope. Too many days in a row and my calves are so sore or if I’ve gone on the long walk I’ve heard they have other benefits I’m not exactly sure of the science behind these, but they are nice to massage your feet with and stretch out your toes. Read more
I use this one everyday! Especially for my back and head. So good product! Read more
I recently discovered these at a workshop. The size and texture are much better for rolling compared to the lacrosse balls I've had for years. Plus you can keep two in the bag and roll your entire scapula. Read more
My yoga instructor introduced these to me in one of our classes. Each ball itself is a nice size and gives just the right amount of pressure on the area you put it in. I also like that the material keeps it in place a little more easily than a tennis ball (which can be slightly too large and too hard). Then my yoga instructor showed us how you can keep these two little balls within it's bag and lie down to massage it alongside your neck, spine, shins... that has been the biggest game-changer for me! Previously I'd struggle to keep two tennis balls symmetrical along my spine or shin, but now this little bag will do it for you. I use these regularly several times a month. Also they have come in handy during my travels when I know I'll have to walk a lot. They're small and easy to pack. After a long day of walking, being able to sit or lie down and use these with just my bodyweight with these massage balls to get some relief has been really fantastic. This is definitely one of the essential tools I use now to ease any of my body aches or muscle soreness! Read more
