Rollers - the right choice with the Sportano shopRollers, also known as muscle massage rollers, have become an integral part of the fitness and sports world. Although they are often associated with intense exercise and strength training, their main function is to support the muscle recovery process. Through the appropriate massage technique, rollers help to relax tight muscles, restoring their full functionality and flexibility.
In the Sportano shop you will find professional rollers from top brands such as BLACKROLL, Hyperice, Spokey, Sveltus or TriggerPoint.Why is muscle regeneration so important after a workout?
workout?Muscle recovery after a workout is not only a key element for staying healthy and avoiding injury, but also a fundamental component of developing strength, endurance and muscle mass. Every intense workout leads to microtrauma in the muscle structure. These are small damages to muscle fibres that, although they may sound alarming, are a natural and necessary part of the muscle growth process. In response to these microtraumas, the body begins a process of repair which, if properly supported, leads to stronger and more voluminous muscles.
Adequate recovery allows the muscles to properly recover and grow. It is during this time of rest and recovery that our muscles really grow, not during the workout itself. This is why it is said that training is a stimulus and that true muscle growth and development occurs during rest.
In addition, recovery helps to reduce post-exercise muscle soreness, known as DOMS (muscle soreness occurring after exercise). Without adequate recovery, our body is unable to effectively remove metabolic products such as lactic acid, which can build up in the muscles and cause soreness and stiffness.
Inadequate or insufficient recovery can lead to overtraining, a condition in which the body is unable to cope with the training stress imposed on it. Symptoms of overtraining include chronic fatigue, decreased training performance, sleep disturbances, decreased immunity and many other health problems. This is why it is so important to pay as much attention to recovery as to the workout itself.How do rollers work in recovery? Rollers, which are self-massage tools, play a key role in post-workout muscle recovery. But how exactly do they work and what makes them so effective?
Improved circulation: massage with rollers increases blood flow in the area being massaged. Greater blood flow means faster transport of nutrients and oxygen to the muscles, which speeds up muscle recovery. At the same time, it speeds up the removal of metabolic products such as lactic acid, which can contribute to feelings of fatigue and pain after training.
Reducing muscle tension: rollers work in a similar way to a traditional massage, helping to relax tense muscles. Releasing muscle tension not only helps to reduce pain, but also restores full function and range of movement to the muscles.
The distribution of muscle 'knots': 'Knots' are clusters of tense muscle fibres that can cause pain and restrict movement. Through the precise and concentrated application of pressure with rollers, we can target these knots, helping to break them down and restore normal muscle function.
Nervous system stimulation: using rollers also has an effect on our nervous system. Pressure and massage affect the receptors in our skin and muscles, transmitting signals to the brain. In response, the brain sends relaxation signals to the body, which contributes to deeper muscle relaxation.
Benefits of using rollers after
intense exerciseUsing rollers after a workout has a number of benefits that translate into overall fitness and well-being:
Reduction of post-exercise muscle soreness: by providing a relaxing massage, rollers help to reduce the pain that often occurs after an intense workout.
Improved flexibility: regular use of rollers increases the range of movement of muscles, making them more flexible and resistant to injury.
Speeding up the recovery process: due to the increased blood flow in the massaged area, the recovery process is accelerated, allowing the muscles to return to full function in a shorter time.
Reducing cellulite: although more of an aesthetic benefit than a functional one, roller massage can help to break down fatty tissue, which contributes to cellulite reduction.
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