What’s the Difference Between the VYPER and the VYPER 2.0? The Vyper 2.0 is the next generation of the world’s most powerful vibrating fitness roller, the VYPER. The latest innovation by Hyperice is now stronger, sleeker, and even more durable. As Hyperice continues to innovate and design, we continue to set the bar, superseding our […]

Adam Walne is a professional Prop Forward, playing for Salford Devils RLFC as part of the Super League. Suffering from a recent ligament rugby injury, Adam’s been using BLACKROLL and Supacore Compression as part of his move back to full fitness. He talks to us about his recovery back to the pitch. Can you tell […]

Osteitis Pubis (OP) is a condition caused by repetitive stress to muscles that attach in the groin area, causing pain with simple daily movements and activities over the pelvis, hip and groin. Depending on where you live, the condition can also be referred to as Gilmore’s Groin, Groin Disruption, Inguinal Disruption, Sportsman’s Groin, Sportsman’s Hernia, […]

Compression is a common word amongst athletes and increasingly of interest for recovery. Within the UK, there has been a rapid rise in the number of people taking part in sport. Sport England’s figures show that as of September 2016, there were 16 million participants involved in a range of activities including swimming, cycling and […]

At the recent Salomon Sunset Series trail race in Edinburgh, we were fortunate enough to meet Lucja Leonard – known as Running Dutchie – an inspirational ultra runner who’s known for taking on the entire length of The Netherlands in her underwear! Lucja’s been using the BLACKROLL Yoga Set and Duo ball as part of […]

Recovery and stretching are key to making sure you’re fit and flexible to get back in the saddle. Make the most of your riding time with our advice on stretching for cyclists. Cycling is a great cardiovascular exercise and so it is a great way to lose weight and keep our hearts and bodies in […]

With summer upon us and Wimbledon fever  just around the corner, many more people will be playing tennis. Whether you are a regular player or someone who has been inspired to take it up recently, it’s important to know how to stay fit and injury free.

We are becoming more aware as athletes as to the importance of recovery in sport.Sean McFarlane is a coach, journalist and accomplished athlete based in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Putting BLACKROLL and RockTape to good use this season to combat a series of sports injuries, Sean offered up some his top recovery tips for us to share. […]

BLACKROLL: The Best Foam Rolling on the Market As we progress in sport, develop injury and want to go further and faster, many are looking more towards sports recovery as an important part of the solution. Foam rolling is a key method for managing tight muscles and banishing trigger points, but how do you know what one […]

Sports Injury Advice: Get Rid of Those Nasty Knots Ever heard someone say they have a knot in their back, shoulder or leg and asked yourself what is a knot and how do you get one? Or has your therapist treated you and identified a muscular knot on you? Well here are some tips to prevent […]