Using a Vibrating Massage Roller

Using a Vibrating Massage Roller https://youtu.be/6y_54drj3Yo Coach X introduces the effects of the Vortex Vibrating Massage Roller and how it helps release tense muscles. Coach X is a strength conditioning coach from the USA. He works with 6-8 Sports and owns a company called Waterpolo Strong. The goal of being in South Africa is to […]
Vibrating Massage Roller – Releasing your ITB

Releasing your ITB https://youtu.be/DiKVlpRg1Xg ITB is such a common pain point in athletes. But as a reminder, the ITB runs from the Iliac crest down the lateral side of the quad and inserts below the knee on the tibia. It is responsible of lateral stability and maintains tension between the hamstring and the quad. To […]
Vibrating Massage Ball – Releasing the Rhomboids

Releasing the Rhomboids https://youtu.be/Pqed6Ehf9QM Rhomboids muscles run between the Spine and Scapula. It is important for waterpolo places that these are released, so we use the Vibrating Massage Ball. The Massage Ball allows you to penetrate the deeper levels of the Rhomboids. It helps with posture and internal rotation of the waterpolo player. The Vibrating […]
Voodoo Flossing – the Groin

Voodoo Flossing – the Groin Click on the image alongside to view the Voodoo Flossing process of the groin. Apply movement like stretches to the stretching of the groin. A good sticky flossband will hold the position in the groin better than a smooth flossband. The best is to use the Fasciq flossbands. The […]
Voodoo Flossing – the Shoulder

Voodoo Flossing – the Shoulder https://youtu.be/t40P0mL9VOI In this instance we are maintaining the shoulder joint. Position of the flossband is to work proximally to distally meaning that the flossband is wrapped from closer to the body in the direction away from the body. Note the flossband is always wrapped 50% tension and 50% overlapping the […]
Voodoo Flossing – the Knee

Voodoo Flossing – the Knee joint https://youtu.be/qeCSFrxLl3c How to Voodoo Floss the Knee Expect discomfort. Wrap the Voodoo Floss band with 50% tension and 50% overlap. 1-3 minutes of tension including a movement which accentuates the tension and emphasizes the stress to the body. Take into consideration case by case issues with the emphasis on […]
Voodoo Flossing – an Introduction

Voodoo Flossing – an introduction https://youtu.be/5SghCd1X5yA Main points about Voodoo Flossing: Voodoo Flossing allows for better tissue sliding, and reperfusion of blood. Reperfusion is a big term meaning: “restoring blood flow to an organ or tissue after a period of blood flow restriction.” The concept of flossing is very interesting and follows a logical process. […]
Vibrating Massage Ball Demo

Vibrating Massage Ball Demonstration and Discussion https://youtu.be/_9Y41dkHQp0?si=jv12I4EXmQ-OP1u5 Key notes: Two places where the ball is demonstrated: 1. The gluteus maximus area, 2. Down the outside of the leg Note the position of the ball, note also the movement of his leg just up and down at certain points in the video which together with the […]
Reasons to use a Vibrating Massage Ball

Reasons to use a Vibrating Massage Ball Key points: Vibrations stimulate the pano-receptors, nano-receptors and pain receptors. Vibrations stimulate the nervous system. If you roll more we all win! Why? Because you loosen up tight muscle fibers and you’ll experience less injury. Listen out for these points from Coach X in this short video.
Rolling is like Hygiene

Why you practice regular Rolling Key points: If you are happy to clean your teeth once per day, why not roll out your muscles and optimize their function. Top athletes need to spend time on movement maintenance to optimize performance. Click on Rolling is body hygiene to see Coach X give some insight into Rolling. […]