It’s the off-season for most derby leagues, and with a few months before things start to really gear up again, what are you going to do with all your time? Ava Tarr offers some helpful advice in this article. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and information […]
Thinking hard about what fuel you put in your tank will go a long way on the track. A healthy diet is essential for recovery, muscle building, and maintaining a balanced metabolism. For a list of 10 essential food items that should be on every derby person’s grocery list, click here.
Recent research by German scientists suggests that athletes develop a higher pain tolerance than those who don’t exercise regularly. It isn’t about their ability to recognize the pain, because the research shows that both athletes and non-athletes recognize pain at the same level. It has to do more with their “pain endurance level.” Athletes develop […]
Thinking hard about what fuel you put in your tank will go a long way on the track. A healthy diet is essential for recovery, muscle building, and maintaining a balanced metabolism. For a list of 10 essential food items that should be on every derby person’s grocery list, click here.
A recent blog post on Derby Life highlights the importance of proper foot care in derby. After all, how can you skate well if you struggle with every step? There are some great tips for caring for some of derby’s most common feet injuries. To read the article, click here.
Be Well Philly, a health and fitness magazine in Philadelphia, recently featured an article on cross training with the Philly Roller Girls. When they’re not on the track or running you can find them in a pool. Cross training is very important for folks who exercise regularly. Switching up the routine helps build muscle, stamina, […]
It should come as no surprise that exercise is good for your health. But there may be more benefits to an active lifestyle than previously realized. A recent article in American Medical News claims that women who exercise regularly during reproductive and post-menopausal years can cut their risk of breast cancer by nearly 30%. So […]