The Blackroll® – a registered trademark – is a massage roller. It is used for self-massage after training and helps effectively with sore muscles. It is also very effective in yoga, Pilates and muscle recovery. The brand Blackroll® is now synonymous with massage rollers, although there are other suppliers.

Types and operation of the Blackroll®

There are the Blackroll® for relaxation training and especially for large-scale applications and the Blackroll® massage ball, which is recommended for the Triggerpoint massage. A set of both products can be used very well for the massage of the shoulders and the back. Athletes, fitness trainers and sports physicians swear by the Blackroll®, which relaxes the fascia and stimulates blood circulation. These are soft components of our connective tissue, forming a network of fibers on several levels. Stress and bad posture during exercise can cause them to stick together, and then the Blackroll® massage helps to relieve the pain. The Blackroll® made of polypropylene is lightweight yet very durable, even a strong use is possible and desirable. During ground exercises, the Blackroll® can be under the affected area, neck and back exercises also work by leaning against the wall. Applications with a Blackroll® include:

– Warming up before exercise to avoid injury, increases performance, very helpful before exercising with dumbbells

– Post-workout regeneration, Blackroll® stimulates blood circulation, better removal of toxins, support muscle formation, reduces the risk of muscle soreness

– Deep massage for tensions and sore muscles and muscle pain from injuries, drafts or long sitting, relaxation of rigid muscle groups

– Triggerpoint massage (Self Myofascial Relief) by processing individual points with the Blackroll® Massage Ball

Rolling with a Blackroll® affects the entire muscle and connective tissue. For severe symptoms, however, sometimes a therapy by the physiotherapist or the professional massage by a massage therapist is necessary. Below this threshold, the Blackroll® is very effective and supports the training plan very much.

Advantages of a Blackroll®

– effective for muscle problems and muscle aches
– better circulation of muscles and connective tissue
– Improvement of attitude and well-being

disadvantage

– can be exhausting or unpleasant
– can slip, exercise mat is recommended

Blackroll® types

The Blackroll® is available as Massager, Massage ball and duo ball. There are also different degrees of hardness:

– Medium Hardness Blackroll® MED, 20% softer than standard, suitable for beginners, light weight and lighter tensions or sore muscles

– Blackroll® Standard, hardness „HARD“ (felt medium), suitable for people up to 100 kg body weight, versatile, ideal for large-scale massages, back exercises, Pilates, fitness and fascia massages

– Blackroll® PRO, extremely hard, can hurt, suitable for intensive massages after strength or endurance training

– Blackroll® Groove with textured surface for extra deep and deep massages

– Blackroll® Ball for Triggerpoint Massage and hard-to-reach areas (neck, buttocks, feet, hands)

– Blackroll® Duoball for the treatment of back pain and tension of the neck muscles, Fascial Rollon the spine

Purchase criteria for the Blackroll®

The wrong Blackroll® could prove counterproductive. The therapy then does not succeed, the well-being could sink instead of rise, in the worst case threaten injuries. By default, the length can be 30 cm or 15 cm for the Blackroll® Mini. For normal sports and gymnastics, the standard length is recommended. The Blackroll® Mini is suitable for massage of the smaller muscle groups on the calves, arms and feet. In addition, she likes to be taken on trips. The Blackroll® massage balls are available in the 8 cm diameter version and the larger 12 cm diameter ball, which is ideal for back massages, shoulders and legs. Users like to use the small ball for hand, foot and neck massages. For the Blackroll® there are interesting accessories, including DVDs and printed training manuals. In addition, the manufacturer operates its own website with many helpful tips. Incidentally, the Blackroll® is waterproof and can be easily cleaned with towels (slightly damp) plus a gentle detergent. Training with the Blackroll® must be done patiently and patiently.