Blackroll® - The sporty aid for connective tissue and muscles
Weakened and agglutinated connective tissue can lead to painful muscle stiffness in the long run.
Fascia rollers from Blackroll® have been available in practices
and fitness studios for several years and are also used diligently at home by athletes for regeneration and prevention.
The so-called fasciae include the soft tissue components of the connective tissue, such as ligaments, tendons and firm connective tissue layers.
Over time, fasciae can stick together and in the long run lead to injuries, but also to reduced athletic performance.
Regular massage with a fascia roller helps to loosen stuck fascia, prepare muscle groups for training and mobilise joints.
Popular products from Blackroll®
The wide range of products from Blackroll®, allows athletes, practices, and gyms to make an optimal product selection that can be used specifically for fascia regeneration and muscle activation.
Blackroll® Standard
The Blackroll® Standard fascia roller is of course the classic among the Blackroll® products. It is an ideal beginner's device and has proven itself for all those who want to specifically treat their muscle hardenings and improve their mobility. The roller has a handy size and is suitable for self-massage of the neck, back, trunk muscles as well as the calves and thighs.
Blackroll® Mini
The Blackroll® Mini is the right choice if you want to massage smaller areas of the body, such as the arms, feet, or palms. It is lightweight and has a compact size, making it very practical for travelling. Apart from that, it serves as a connecting piece of two large fascia rollers.
Blackroll® Med
The Blackroll® Med fascia roller is suitable for beginners and people who are particularly sensitive to pain. It is 20% softer than the standard Blackroll® roller and is therefore often used in the therapeutic field.
Blackroll® Pro
The Blackroll® Pro roller is 50% harder than the standard roller. It is preferred by people who are insensitive to pain and heavy for fascia training to deliver good results.
Blackroll® Groove Standard
The Blackroll® Groove Standard fascia roller has a grooved surface, which leads to an increased massage effect. With simple exercises, the elasticity of the muscles is improved in the long term, so this roller also helps to prevent cellulite.
Blackroll® Groove Pro
The Blackroll® Groove Pro is characterised by its grooved surface, which is 50% harder than the standard roller. The elasticity of the muscles is strengthened, which has a preventive effect against cellulite.
Blackroll® Ball
The Blackroll® Ball is available in sizes of 8cm and 12cm. It allows for selective self-massage of specific areas of the body and is ideal for travelling due to its small size.
Blackroll® Duoball
The Blackroll® Duoball is designed for self-massage of parallel muscle strands. It can be used for the back, shoulders, neck, arms, and legs. With regular use, fascia adhesions are loosened and even scar tissue is reduced. In addition, the Blackroll® Duoball is very effective for increasing muscle elasticity.
Blackroll® Posture Trainer 2.0
Posture problems can be optimally prevented with the Blackroll® Posture Trainer 2.0. The belt gently reminds you to straighten your spine and pull your shoulders back. It can be individually adjusted to ensure a high level of wearing comfort. Furthermore, the belt is very discreet and can be worn over or under clothing.
Blackroll® Recovery Pillow
The Blackroll® Recovery Pillow has two different pillow sides. The pillow side with head depression is suitable for stomach and back sleepers, whereas the side without head depression is the right sleeping side for side sleepers. The pillow is made of breathable memory foam with ventilation channels and is a comfortable size for home and travel.
Blackroll® Flow
The Blackroll® Flow fascia roller is suitable for particularly motivated athletes who want to achieve the best possible effect of regeneration, while at the same time aiming to activate the connective tissue. The roll is considered an all-rounder and brings quick and noticeable results.
Blackroll® Loop Band Fitness band
The Blackroll® Loop Band fitness band is designed for training small muscle groups. Regular training reduces the risk of injury and works muscles that are often neglected in conventional fitness training. Its size makes it easy to put in your pocket and take anywhere.
How does the training with fascia rollers work?
To loosen agglutinated fasciae, it is enough to train once to three times a week for 5 to 10 minutes. Results can be seen quite quickly. If you stay on the ball and integrate fascia training into your sports programme, you can expect better stability and improved movements after just a few weeks.
Exercise for the back
Lie down on a mat on the floor. Now take the fascia roller and place it under your back around the thoracic spine. Now slowly roll up and down. If a spot is particularly painful, you should roll slowly over this spot a few times.
Exercise for the knees
Knee pain is often connected with stuck fasciae. Lie on the fascia roller with the front or back of your thigh and slowly roll from the hip bone to the knee or from the buttocks to the back of the knee and back. Repeat this exercise several times on the front and back.
Exercise for the hips
Sitting for long periods of time (in the office, for example) often puts one-sided strain on the ligaments, cartilage, and joint capsules. One consequence can be adhesion of the fasciae. To bring about relief, training with the Blackroll® is recommended. Sit with your buttocks on the roller. Place the leg of the side to be treated on the thigh of the other thigh and slowly roll up and down. Then repeat the exercise on the other side.
Why are Blackroll® fascia rollers available in different degrees of hardness?
The different degrees of hardness of the fascia rollers are necessary because people have different sensations of pain and different strengths of the connective tissue. As a beginner, you should first start with the "soft" or "medium" degree of hardness. Soft fascia rollers are mainly used in yoga and Pilates. A workout can already be quite intense, depending on how pronounced your pain sensation is. The soft fascia roller is about 20% softer than the medium hardness. The medium fascia roller is the standard model and is used in sports and therapy. Hard fascia rollers are about 50% harder than the standard model. They are suitable for competitive athletes and athletes.
Which Blackroll® surfaces are available?
Blackroll® rollers are available with smooth and ribbed surfaces. Beginners should first get used to training with the smooth surface. This is already very intensive. The grooved surface has an even stronger effect and is particularly activating.
Blackroll® - A fitness trend made in Germany
Blackroll® is a German company that was founded in 2007. The company's goal is to develop health products in cooperation with athletes, doctors and scientists that increase people's fitness, flexibility, and mobility. The fascia rollers and balls developed by Blackroll® have been conquering the fitness studios in Germany for several years now and enjoy great popularity. No wonder, after all, when the products are used regularly, it quickly becomes clear that the effectiveness is something to be proud of.