Too rushed to plan a healthy meal? Do you find yourself eating fast food or gas station meals more often than you’d like? Here is a great resource for the busy derby girl who wants to eat healthier. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and information about […]
With the rough and tumble, tough-girl atmosphere that thrives in roller derby, it is inevitable that a few bad apples will find their way into the mix. How should you respond? Here’s a great perspective from derbylife.com. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and information about track […]
An article published in the Huffington Post recently claimed that a photographer photoshopped a picture of three derby ladies, making them look thinner than they actually were. The photographer later contacted Huffington Post and claimed the only thing she changed was the background of the picture, and provided both the original and the photoshopped picture. […]
Popular NPR sports show, Only A Game, featured r0ller derby this weekend with a feature on the Central Massachusetts Malestrom. You can hear the story if you click here. Here’s a link to the accompanying slide show.
The first days of roller derby provided an escape for a country still reeling from World War II. The invention of television helped catapult it to success, but may have overexposed the game, leading to its downfall. Roller Derby was a mere flash in the pan, lasting only a few years in America before traveling […]
Fitness training for roller derby means approaching your prep like a serious athlete. Here are some good tips for integrating cardio training into your regular regimen. Click here for training tips. Thanks, Rollerderbyresource.com Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and information about track tapes(gaffers tape, floor tape, duct […]
When the modern version of roller derby evolved out of Austin in the early 2000s, few could have predicted what it would become. Within the last five years, roller derby has exploded, not only in the US but around the world as well. Though the US still leads the world with the most derby leagues, […]
We all know that roller derby is a fast-paced and challenging sport that requires a lot of endurance and strength. It is crucial to remain properly hydrated, both on and off the track. Dehydration can affect more than just your performance, it can alter your mental capacity and lead to bad decision-making. So which is […]
An article in Forbes magazine published last year suggests that regular exercise can actually make you smarter. What does that mean for derby folks? Interval training during lap workouts and a regular exercise routine boosts memory and cognitive function. Turns out all that hard work on the track leads to more than just a rockin’ […]
WFTDA.tv is working to up the coverage of high profile matches, and recently announced the 2013 season schedule. One of the anticipated events wftda.tv will cover is the East Coast Derby Extravaganza. Click here to see the schedule. Rollerderbytape.com is your source for news in the roller derby industry, as well as tips and information about […]