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Buy massage ball at Yoga-Pilatesshop
Who doesn't know it: stiff, tense, or painful muscles. Of course, the painful muscle is always located at a point where you can't easily reach it. Whether the tense, sensitive muscles are caused by stress or an intensive Pilates, yoga, or fitness workout, a massage ball offers a solution. A trigger point ball is placed between your body and the wall or floor, allowing you to roll over muscles you wouldn't normally reach. Here's to supple, flexible muscles!
How do you use a massage ball?
Immediately massage ball Loosen your tense or sore muscles. This not only improves your muscle flexibility but also stimulates blood circulation, which helps eliminate toxins and waste products from your body.
You can use massage balls before a workout to prepare your muscles. Rolling the ball afterward promotes muscle recovery by relieving tension, thus preventing injuries. Did you know that regular use can also reduce scar tissue?
As pleasant as it sounds, these balls often don't equate to a relaxing, soothing massage. They're often even a bit painful, especially for tense, tight muscles. Therefore, it's important to apply the right amount of pressure with a trigger point ball.
Massage balls come in various sizes, materials, and hardnesses and are available individually or in sets. How do you choose the right massage ball?
Choosing the right massage ball
The benefits of massage balls The possibilities are endless: loosening loose muscles, increasing flexibility, and reducing scar tissue. Using these balls also allows you to train core stability.
A massage ball is smaller than a foam roller, making it easier to massage a specific muscle or area. This allows you to target muscle knots or trigger points more directly. Their small size also makes them ideal for travel.
Generally speaking, the larger the ball, the more evenly the pressure is distributed. A larger ball therefore feels less sharp. Also consider the material: a smooth ball will slide faster than, for example, a rubber ball or a ball with spikes, which offer more grip.
Loose massage ball
Yoga-Pilatesshop sells various loose massage ballsThe Fitness Mad massage ball of 7 and 9 centimeter are useful for loosening stiff muscles in the back and neck, for example.
The Pinpoint Trigger Massage Ball The Fitness-Mad massager has a diameter of 4.4 centimeters and provides your muscles with an acupressure massage. The blunt spikes easily relax muscles in your feet, hands, shoulders, upper back, forearms, outer thighs, glutes, or hips.
Do you want a ball made of 100% natural, biodegradable material? Then the cork massage ball From Samarali, something for you. Made of Portuguese cork, this lightweight ball is easy to take with you.
Sets of massage balls
At Yoga-Pilatesshop you will find two sets of massage balls with three massage balls from Fitness-Mad. The three balls all have a different hardness, allowing you to gradually increase the intensity. You can choose from massage set of three balls with smooth surface, or three balls with trigger point spikes.
Are you completely convinced of the effectiveness of trigger point massage balls? Then choose the set of 10 balls from Fitness-Mad, available in three hardness levels: soft, medium and hardAll balls are made of PVC and have a diameter of 6 centimeters. The set of 10 massage balls is ideal for intensive use in studios, gyms, and for personal trainers.
Massage stick
Are you in doubt between massage balls and a foam roller? Then think about the Massage stick From Fitness-Mad. This 40-centimeter stick features nubs that help you penetrate specific muscles. The ergonomic handles allow you to adjust the pressure to your liking.
Foot massage roller
Do you have specific tense or tired muscles in your foot? With the Foot Massage Roller From Fitness-Mad, you can easily massage stiff muscles in your feet. This roller is also used to relieve pain in your feet and heels.