THE STICK MARATHON STICK BODY MUSCLE MASSAGER SG-2000
- 06.24.10
- Health Care Products, body, MARATHON, Massager, MUSCLE, SG2000, STICK
- 5 Comments
- Non motorized device composed of a semi rigid core around which independent, 1 inch spindles freely spin
- Accelerates recovery time
- Reduces muscle soreness, stiffness and pain
- Flushes muscle from rigors of activity
Product Description
The Stick Marathon Stick. The Stick is a non-motorized device that is composed of a semi-rigid core around which independent, 1 inch spindles freely spin. This instrument was engineered to assist healthcare providers in the deep manipulation of soft tissues such as muscle. Measuring 20 with 10 spindles, this model was made popular by world-class distance runners. Most flexible of the small models, it is preferred for those with lean muscle mass…. More >>
I’m a personal trainer as well an athlete training for Ironman triathlon. At a recent event expo, I stopped at the “Stick” exhibit to explain that I was in fact terribly disappointed with their product. He agreed with me!!! But offered that the problem was in the model, that I needed to purchase the larger model to get the proper effects. Ohhh, I need the more expensive one to actually benefit, is that it? He began to demonstrate, causing me to abruptly insist that he stop because it was hurting me. He became extremely agressive in his demonstration and within seconds, actually brutalizing my muscles with this ridiculous gadgetry, inflamming nerves along the back of the leg which spurred severe cramping of the foot and toes!! Do not walk … run. This is a terrible, worthless product sold by idiot nitwits that think its okay to man-handle people with detriment!!! They and their product have worsened any muscle fatigue or soreness that I had and I would give anything to hit him in the head with that ridiculous “STICK”.
Rating: 1 / 5
I know that the Marathon Stick is shown here, but I wanted to let everyone know my thoughts on a very similar product by the same company – the Sprinter Stick. I read another review in which the author said his/her Stick has a really bad smell – so bad that the person has to keep it outside in the garage. I sort of ignored the review since I had not read about any similar issues and plus it seemed silly anyway. Well, when my Sprinter Stick arrived, sure enough, it smelled. Bad. Really bad. I tried to suck it up and ignore it as I rolled my muscles for about 15 minutes. I put the stick on the carpet next to the bed and tried to sleep, but the smell was everywhere – on my hands, on my legs, in the air. I washed my hands and legs, but the Sprinter Stick on the floor still emitted such a strong odor that it was in the air. I had to move the Stick farther away before I could go to sleep.
I left my Sprinter Stick out in the open for over 2 weeks, hoping that the smell would go away, but it seems to be infused in the rubber handles. The best description I can think of for this horrible smell is… a pungent industrial rubber/plastic smell that makes you wonder if it’s toxic. I cannot get rid of the smell so this thing is going to be returned.
Rating: 2 / 5
If you do any sort of endurance training, the stick belongs in your recovery tool arsenal. I’ve had mine for about a year now, and use it quite often. I use it in conjunction w/ a foam roller and have noticed considerably less DOMS in the following days. I like it because it’s easy to keep at work or by the bed and only takes a few minutes to use.
Rating: 5 / 5
I need something to untight my IT band, and this is awesome for the job! it is easy to use, you can take it with you wherever you go and really helps to relax your muscles.. I’m more than happy with the Stick!
Rating: 5 / 5
The Stick Body Muscle Massager was great, it came in time and works great for knots on my leg.
Rating: 4 / 5