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Stress – what exactly is it?
Stress – what exactly is it?
"I'm stressed" – a phrase that a great many people continually use on a daily basis. The majority of people consider stress to be something negative, but for many the... Read more...
Sleep as a performance driver
BLACKROLL® meets sleep and recovery expert Anna West. Her job is to identify habits in her clients that have an impact on sleep and performance. She also teaches her clients how they can use a good night's sleep to boost their performance. She mainly works with professional footballers in Europe, including in collaboration with the German national team and Premier League clubs. BLACKROLL®: Anna, what role does sleep play in professional sport? Anna: About six to seven years ago, sleep was considered important in professional sport, but not as a... Read more...
Power nap: The effective nap
Power nap: The effective nap
What power napping means and how it can help with regeneration at work and home. 01 What is a power nap? Power napping is simply a short nap lasting around... Read more...
5 essential oils for sore muscles
5 essential oils for sore muscles
Why can essential oils help with sore muscles? We describe sore muscles as microscopic tears in the muscle fibres caused by intense exertion or unaccustomed movement. Micro-muscle injuries are usually... Read more...
Fascia yoga
What is fascia yoga & what effect does it have | BLACKROLL®
Fascia yoga trains the whole body to make it more flexible and supple. The principle is simple: Yoga movements stretch fascial strands, rendering them more moist and supple. This article... Read more...
BLACKROLL HIIT workout
BLACKROLL HIIT High Intensity Interval Training
01. What is HIIT? HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. It's high intensity because your pulse will reach up to 85 - 100% of your maximum heart rate. It’s... Read more...
Weight loss with and without sport
Weight loss tips | Calorie deficit with and without sport
Are you looking to reduce body fat or lose weight? Then you should strive for a calorie deficit You'll maintain a healthy weight with a balanced calorie intake. This means... Read more...
How Fascial Stretch works & what it brings. Simply explained.
How Fascial Stretch works & what it brings. Simply explained.
Fascia is fibrous connective tissue that performs various functions and is comprised of many parts. Our fascia require different movements in order to stay supple. Static stretching targets some of... Read more...
Treating overtraining: Active recovery for athletes
Treating overtraining: Active recovery for athletes
Working out without resting? Bad idea! The body needs time to recover. Without this, it's at risk of overtraining. Higher, faster, further: sport is often about pushing performance. The goal... Read more...
Regeneration & sport simply belong together
Regeneration & sport simply belong together
Why you should pay more attention to regeneration after sport. How much time do you invest in training per week? And how much time for regeneration? Note, this does not... Read more...
What helps to prevent sore muscles? Sport despite aching muscles?
What helps to prevent sore muscles? Sport despite aching muscles?
Facts, prevention and regeneration Do you love to push yourself, during a hard interval session for example - one sprint after the other - and don't care that your muscles... Read more...
What post-partum recovery is all about
What post-partum recovery is all about
Many women can hardly wait to get back to their usual training regime after pregnancy, in order to recover their old fitness levels, to get back that strong core, and... Read more...
Sport during pregnancy
Sport during pregnancy
You should pay attention to this in order to stay fit throughout your pregnancy. "Look after yourself and eat for two" - many tips previously considered to be words of... Read more...
Fascia training during pregnancy
Fascia training during pregnancy
Whether and how you are permitted to use a foam roller during pregnancy. You love getting yourself moving and consider the foam roller a genuine partner when it comes to... Read more...
Muscle stretching training for more active flexibility
Muscle stretching training for more active flexibility
What muscle stretching training is and why you should give it a try. Muscle stretching training is also known in specialist circles as biokinetics and is gaining in popularity. No... Read more...
Occupational ergonomics – what you should know
Occupational ergonomics – what you should know
What occupational ergonomics means and how you can create a more ergonomic workplace. The importance of a properly designed workplace is often overlooked. Occupational ergonomics help to support your movements... Read more...