Manage Diabetes With Pulseroll Exercises

Worryingly, almost 3.7 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes in the UK, and more people than ever are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

If nothing changes, more than 5 million of us will have diabetes in the UK by 2025. It’s time to make a difference to our lifestyles.

Did you know that physical activity can decrease your chance of Type 2 diabetes by up to 40%?

Getting and staying active can help you manage your diabetes and reduce glucose spikes after meals. Here are some of the exercises you can try coupled with Pulseroll solutions to help you manage your diabetes:

I Have Been Diagnosed With Diabetes. What Exercise Should I Be Doing?

Whether you are a busy parent, a university student, sat at a desk all day or ready for retirement, doing any form of exercise is hugely beneficial for your physical and mental health.

The good news is that you can still participate in activities and do the sport you enjoy if you have Type 1 diabetes. You’ll just have to take some steps to make sure you do it safely. Always check with your doctor before beginning any physical activity.

Exercise and sport affect your blood glucose levels. Depending on the type of exercise you do, it can cause your blood glucose levels to rise (hyperglycemia) or drop (hypoglycemia). For more advice on avoiding this, visit the NHS and Diabetes UK.

Start Slow And Make Exercise Fun

Don’t be afraid of trying new things to see what works best for you. You’re more likely to stick with it if you enjoy it, so get your family and friends involved!

If you haven’t exercised for a while, build yourself up gradually with a brisk walk around the park. Give your body time to adapt as your muscles strengthen.

It’s also important that you think about your routine prior to your workout and once it is complete.

The best way to remain injury-free is to take just 5 minutes with our Vibrating Foam Roller for self-myofascial release. The 4 vibration speed settings can help reduce muscular pain and next day soreness, so there’s no need to be worried about starting exercise. It can also improve your circulation to help relieve stress and anxiety – so breathe, relax, and massage.

Make Small Changes

Tired of getting stuck in traffic on the way to work? Try leaving your car at home and start cycling to work, or get off the bus a couple of stops earlier and walk the rest of the distance to give yourself an opportunity to exercise. So why not hit the stairs instead of the escalator, and take in some fresh air on your lunch break.

If you’re planning on becoming more active during your working day to manage your diabetes, bring the Peanut Massage Ball along to relieve any knots and tension you may have. Its handy size makes it a portable and lightweight accessory to keep in your desk, and the 3-hour rechargeable battery is fantastic for rapid training recovery on the go.

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Self-care Routines With Vibration Technology

According to the Self Care Forum, self-care is the actions that individuals take for themselves on behalf of and with others in order to develop, protect, maintain and improve their health, wellbeing or wellness.

Many of us are guilty of putting others before ourselves when looking after number one is beneficial for a long, healthy lifestyle. It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of day to day life. We often keep our feelings bottled up, forget to take time out for ourselves, and refuse to slow down when the warning signs begin to surface.

Self-care is vital for our happiness. We all have a key role in protecting our own health, choosing appropriate treatments and managing long-term conditions. To help as many individuals as we can, here is our guide to implementing self-care and how Pulseroll can assist:

Seasonal Self-Care

Is the bitter cold of winter keeping you on that sofa in front of the TV? Don’t let the weather distract you from a self-care routine – take advantage of it instead! Arriving at your local park to see a fresh blanket of snow and a frozen lake can make a world of difference to your happiness. Take a moment to admire your surroundings, snap a picture, and keep in mind that there’s a warming hot chocolate waiting for you at home.

Take Note Of Where You’re Holding Tension

When we’re stressed or nervous, we tend to hold ourselves differently. Clenching jaws, tense shoulders, and sore necks and backs are just some of the physical effects of anxiety, leaving us feeling fragile and worn out. It’s extremely important to take the time to calm your body down and recognise where the stress or tension is coming from.

Once you’ve identified where the problem lies, you can begin to relieve the pressure of anxiety with one of Pulseroll’s self-care routines. To get you started, here is how to use our vibration technology to aid tense shoulders:

 

 

Establish A Routine

Having a hectic schedule often leaves little time for exercise and a decent night’s sleep. As discussed in one of our previous articles, compromising these can be detrimental to our health, so it is vital that we set time aside for self-care. Even just 20 minutes of exercise a day can make a significant difference. Whether you choose to meditate, walk, run, or cycle, you’ll soon start to feel the benefits.

Allow yourself to switch off from social media and develop a pre-sleep routine with Pulseroll’s Vibrating Foam Roller; improve your circulation and begin to unwind and recover for a peaceful sleep. Don’t worry about your Vibrating Foam Roller losing power either, the built-in rechargeable battery will have you ready for bed in no time.

 

Indulge In A Massage

 

 

We understand that treatments and massages are hard to fit into a schedule and can be costly. Luckily, our Peanut Massage Ball enables you to give yourself a sports massage at a reasonable price, and it’s handy size and rechargeable battery makes it extremely useful for relaxation on the go. Try out the 3 power intensity levels to see which one provides you with the most comfort.

Just two minutes of self-myofascial release increases your muscles’ range of motion by 10%, according to a study published in the Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research.

The self-care element offered by vibrating foam rolling gives you ultimate control over your recovery and well-being. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to find more advice on looking after your mind and body.

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Pulseroll backs Crolla!

Market leader Pulseroll will be cheering on Anthony Crolla this weekend as he continues his return to a world title shot. Crolla will face Daud Yordan on Saturday, on the undercard of Tony Bellew’s curtain call against unbeaten cruiserweight Oleksandr Usyk, with the winner due to face pound for pound king Vasyl Lomachenko for world honours.

Crolla is highly regarded in the sport of boxing, but also on a personal level in his hometown of Manchester. In 2014 he was subject to horrendous injuries after confronting a burglar at a neighbours house, leaving more than just his boxing career in the balance. A remarkable desire to return to the ring saw Crolla rise quickly through injuries that left him ‘lucky to be alive’. Since then he has won, defended but ultimately lost a world title, and now he looks to get back to his peak level.

As a user of Pulseroll, and heralding from the same city, we fully support Anthony Crolla and believe he has what it takes to reclaim Lightweight glory.

Embracing vibrating technology to enhance muscle recovery, Pulseroll is the ideal product for athletes of all levels. Reducing next day soreness, flushing away lactic acid and increasing blood flow are just some of the ways Pulseroll reduces muscle pain. Combined with the portability of the product and the 3 hour rechargeable battery, the product is perfect for gym goers or anyone carrying out sports activities.

Ahead of the winter months, Pulseroll users have also seen a remarkable improvement in areas like back pain and arthritis. The symptoms of such problems are known to flare up as the cold air kicks in, so prepare ahead with our range of products.

The weekend however, belongs to Anthony Crolla. Anthony has made the Manchester Arena his second home, and will look to his audience for support once more as he steps between the ropes.

Good luck Anthony Crolla, Pulseroll is with you!

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Stress Management With Pulseroll

Studies have shown that chronic pain can be caused by stress and emotional issues as well as physical injury. In particular, individuals who suffer from PTSD are often at a higher risk of developing chronic pain.

It’s easy to become stressed out when the pressures of work and everyday life become too much. Stress and pain affect one another, creating a vicious cycle that increases feelings of hopelessness, depression, and anxiety.

As your feelings of stress and anxiety increase, your body’s stress response is activated, causing the muscles to become more tense and constricted. Part of getting pain relief is learning how to better manage stress, so here is our guide to improve your wellbeing:

A Decent Night’s Sleep

 Lack of quality sleep is associated with burnout and chronic pain, consequently having a negative effect on your diet and mental health.

When using the Vibrating Foam Roller correctly, it activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for helping you unwind and recover. After a tough day, there’s nothing better than placing your phone out of sight and having some downtime with the Vibrating Foam Roller.

You’ll soon be ready to enter a deep and peaceful sleep with our relaxing techniques. It’s a great restorative routine to push the day’s worries to the back of your mind. Breathe, go slow, and think of it as a massage; there’s no need to pay for costly treatments thanks to our products increasing your circulation.

Destress and Become Mindful With Yoga

Yoga is a fantastic way of relaxing and slowing down the mind. Meditation is a powerful stress management tool as it requires your focus to hold postures and take awareness of your breath. With plenty of practice, you’ll begin to develop new habits for a more relaxed internal state.

Stress and anxiety can cause us to breathe in a rapid and shallow way due to panic attacks and tense situations. Yoga gives you the opportunity to breathe more effectively, using the diaphragm and utilising the whole lung capacity.

Pulseroll makes the perfect companion to a well-planned yoga or pilates practice as the vibrations will help you to increase flexibility, improve your skill and boost circulation:

 

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Fight Stress With Running

 If you’re feeling overwhelmed, running can be your friend. Just getting outside to be alone with your thoughts can make a huge difference, and focusing on your pace and distance can help distract you from your worries. Endorphins play a big role too. These “feel-good” hormones released during a run relieve stress and anxiety, improving your overall well-being.

So get those running shoes on, hit the road, and make a step towards a stress-free day. The Peanut Ball can help with plantar fasciitis and tight glutes, while the Vibrating Foam Roller can relieve tight hamstrings.

Our Pulseroll products are great for stress management. Incorporating them into your routine can dramatically improve your wellbeing, helping you to relax and unwind. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more advice on reducing stress.

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Common Causes of Back Pain: Pulseroll Recovery

Back pain is the largest single cause of disability in the UK; it’s estimated that an astonishing 80% of us are affected by back pain at some point during our lives. This uncomfortable and debilitating experience often occurs sporadically, resulting in absence from work, an inability to enjoy personal time, and medical visits.

Whether you’re sat in the office, exercising intensely, or even just picking a pencil up off the floor, back pain can strike at any time.

There are many common causes of back pain that you may be unaware of. As it’s an extremely prevalent issue, we’ve compiled a list of causes coupled with Pulseroll solutions to help you when back pain strikes:

Non-specific Back Pain

Sometimes back pain may be a result of an injury such as a sprain or strain, but it often occurs for no apparent reason. You may wake up with it one morning or it could develop during the day, resulting from poor posture or lifting something awkwardly. It’s rare that non-specific back pain is anything serious and normally improves over time.

Medical Conditions that Cause Back Pain

 According to the NHS, conditions that can cause back pain include:

• A slipped (prolapsed) disc
• Sciatica
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Spondylolisthesis

These conditions are treated differently to non-specific back pain.

Feeling Anxious and Run Down

The overlap of anxiety, depression, and pain is particularly evident in chronic low back pain. Being anxious activates the body’s stress response, causing us to become extremely tense and more resilient in order to ‘fight or flight’ from a perceived danger. Chemical changes also occur in the body and lead to muscle tension and spasm, resulting in back, shoulder, and neck pain.

It’s often difficult to find the motivation to move out of your bed when you’re feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, and when it’s coupled with back pain, the prospect of moving seems impossible.

However, if you avoid moving your back completely, it could make the symptoms worse, so here is how you can use Pulseroll at home to alleviate the pain:

Peanut Massage Ball Exercise For Lower Back Muscles

The Pulseroll Peanut Massage Ball is fantastic for releasing knots and tension in your lower back. Its handy size makes it portable and lightweight for when you’re on the move, and the unique shape allows you to target and alleviate trigger points in the lower back region. You don’t have to worry about the Peanut Massage Ball losing power whilst you’re on the go either, thanks to the 3-hour rechargeable battery. You may also find that using the Pulseroll Peanut Ball on the glutes and hip flexors can help your back pain.

The Peanut Massage Ball also includes 4 vibration speed settings for you to choose from. Try them out with our techniques and positioning to see which one provides the most relief.

Take a look at our expert video guide for how to use the Peanut Massage Ball on your lower back.

Vibrating Foam Roller For The Lower Back

If your lower back pain is being caused by the tightening of muscles in the area, using a Vibrating Foam Roller can help enhance blood flow to the muscles, alleviate trigger points, and soften connective tissue.

The vibrating foam roller also includes a rechargeable battery and 4 vibration speed settings for you to choose from. Test them all out to see which setting provides the most relief for your back pain.

The correct technique and positioning when using a foam roller is vital for effective results and avoiding aggravating the issues further. See our expert video guide for the best foam rolling technique for lower back muscles:

If your back problems persist, then visit your doctor; they may recommend extra treatments if they don’t think your pain will improve with self-help measures alone.

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Let’s Go, Stephen Danyo and Terry Flanagan!

It’s fight night on Saturday, with Pulseroll ambassador Stephen Danyo taking to the ring, boxing on Sky Sports! Over in America, Terry Flanagan also steps between the ropes as he takes on Regis Prograis in the World Boxing Super Series.

Former WBO European Champion Danyo will be competing at middleweight on the bill, topped by John Ryder’s clash with Andrey Sirotkin, he’ll be coming up against Felix Cash.

Stephen Danyo makes use of Pulseroll

Stephen Danyo has long been a user of Pulseroll, making great use of the Pulseroll and Pulseroll Peanut as essential parts of his recovery workflow. The intensity of the vibrating foam roller, plus rechargeable batteries make the product perfect for a recovering athlete. You can see more of our work with Stephen in his official Pulseroll Athlete Profile, and learn more about the intense recovery product.

In America, former WBO World Champion Terry Flanagan looks to get back to winning ways as he competes in the World Boxing Super Series. ‘Turbo’ will be taking to the ring in New Orleans against the dangerous Regis Prograis in a lightweight bout, his return from the first loss on his record, when he lost a split decision contest to Maurice Hooker in his hometown of Manchester.

The World Boxing Super Series has been a formidable success already, seeing superstars rise in both the super middleweight and cruiserweight divisions, where Callum Smith and Oleksandr Usyk took the crowns of their respective divisions.

We’d also like to extend a huge good luck to Hughie Fury, who also steps into the squared circle on Saturday, the latest step on his route to a heavyweight world title. The Mancunian lost on points when he last challenged, to New Zealander Joseph Parker. This weekend however, he gets the chance to put that right, as he comes up against hard hitting Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev. The clash has been ordered by the International Boxing Foundation (IBF), who have made the fight a final eliminator, meaning the winner will be guaranteed against current heavyweight king, Anthony Joshua.

Good luck, Stephen, Terry and Hughie, we’re behind you!

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Vibration & Gymnastics : GymCon 2018

Pulseroll, leaders in vibration technology, had the pleasure of attending a very special event last weekend, (24/06/2018)

GymCon is Europe’s leading gymnastics educational event. This annual event attracts coaches from all over the world from Grassroots to elite and now the latest vibration technology. Nick Ruddock, the host, working with the elite of gymnastics level for 15 years, Nick and a number of hand-picked speakers shared their experiences and advice to bring the very best out of athletes at any level.

‘‘Pulseroll have nailed it with their robust, beautiful and effective products. If you’re looking to optimise recovery and performance, you really need to check these out.’

 Nick Ruddock– Elite Gymnastics Coach

Gymnastics & Vibration

The massive demands of sometimes twice daily training regime that these athletes put themselves through and Nick being the forward-thinking individual saw the massive potential of Pulseroll vibrating foam rollers and how they could be useful in the recovery of athletes at all levels. Quite quickly the coaches and people attending the event saw the same potential in the products as Nick. Seeing peoples shocked faces and as they discover that the product vibrates is priceless and a great icebreaker!

The foam rollers proved to be popular and welcomed the new Pulseroll plus and its many uses including; Activation of muscles during warm up, Heating up tissues and muscles, easing aches and pains quickly, Boosting circulation, boosting recovery and all with less painful than standard foam rollers. The lightweight 3-speed Pulseroll peanut ball is a hit with athletes and coaches on the go.

We would like to extend a massive thank you to Nick and all the staff at that were very helpful and engaging throughout the whole event.

‘The Peanut ball shape was useful at targeting the vibration on my lower back and also managed to get deeper than a standard foam roller especially in the hip and glute area’

Andreas Adams- GBR Gymnast Tumbler

 

Check out our Pulseroll range, including the Pulseroll Plus and Peanut Ball HERE. 

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