WHAT IS MYOFASCIAL RELEASE? Myofascial Release has become an increasingly common form of massage treatment across the world, but do you really know what it is? Here we reveal some key fact about the effective sports injury treatment. Fascia is a thin, elastic type of connective tissue that supports the human body, including muscle, […]
Where did the last few weeks go? Christmas is just around the corner and with it, the wonder of what gifts to buy for your the sports enthusiast in your life! At Live On The Edge, we’re specialists in recovery sports brands and products that will makes activities that little bit easier for those that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We talk to Willum Ogden, a qualified sports and massage therapist, about using the BLACKROLL® Balls and using them to target knots and tight spots. I’m sure you have heard the old, ‘sit on a cricket ball’, ‘use half a tennis ball’ but what does that do? The theory behind the concept is that it […]
BLACKROLL® is excited to be joining the Salomon Sunset Series this summer, starting in Leeds at the beautiful Harewood Estate. We’ll be on hand to offer advice to runners about pre and post exercises and how to get the best out of foam rolling. There will also be competitions to win the best in BLACKROLL products […]
