BBS Training Academy

06/10/2026

You don’t need a drawer of recovery tools to get started!

One of the biggest myths around myofascial release is that you need the latest massage gun or a collection of specialised rollers to make a difference.

The truth is, technique matters far more than the tool.

A simple tennis ball can be incredibly effective when you slow down, apply steady pressure and let the tissues respond. It’s not about rolling as fast or as hard as you can. It’s about helping the tissues move more freely.

🧠 Myofascial Release Tip: Start simple. Before buying another recovery gadget, spend time learning how to use the tools you already have well. Better technique will almost always beat better equipment.

💬 What’s your favourite tool for myofascial release, and why has it worked well for you or your participants? 👇

23/09/2026

Before you load a movement, ask yourself: can this body get into the end position unloaded?

When a joint like the shoulder doesn’t have the mobility or flexibility required for a movement, the body will often find another way to get the job done. That might mean compensating through the spine, shifting the load elsewhere, or relying on tissues that weren’t designed to take the extra stress… and cue injury! 💥

Before increasing the load, ask yourself whether you or your participant can actually access the position you’re trying to strengthen.

📌 Save this post as a reminder that flexibility and mobility training aren’t about becoming more bendy. They’re about creating the movement options that allow strength to develop safely and efficiently.

➡️ Swipe to see one simple way to start preparing tissues before you load them.



Prepare the tissues now ➡ load them later!

Myofascial release is one way of creating more flexibility in our fascia and muscle tissues. Tools like foam rollers, massage balls and tennis balls can help us explore different levels of pressure and different areas of the body.

Larger tools spread pressure across a wider area, while smaller tools allow for more targeted work. The best choice depends on the tissue you’re working with and the movement you’re preparing for.

16/09/2026

Not all myofascial release tools do the same job! 👀

Ever wondered why a foam roller feels so different from a tennis ball?
A big part of it comes down to surface area and pressure.

🟢 Larger surface area = broader, more general pressure. Foam rollers can be useful when you want to work across a larger area of tissue.

🎾 Smaller surface area = more focused pressure. A tennis ball or massage ball lets you target a smaller area and explore specific points of restriction.

🔵 Textured or ridged tools = a different sensory and pressure experience, which some people may find useful when working through larger areas.

There isn’t one “best” tool. The more useful question is: what are you trying to achieve, and which tool gives you the right amount of pressure and control to do it?

🧠 MFR Tip: Don’t automatically reach for the hardest or most uncomfortable tool. Start with the least aggressive option that gives you the response you’re looking for.

What’s your favourite myofascial relase tool to use in your sessions? 👇

10/09/2026

If everything in the body is connected... why are we training it in isolated parts?

For years, coaching and training has focused on muscles, joints and movement patterns 🥱 But fascia reminds us that the body is also one continuous, interconnected system.

That doesn’t mean muscles suddenly don’t matter. It simply gives us a bigger picture. When we understand how force, tension and movement travel through the body, we can start training in a way that reflects how people actually move.

🧠 Coach Tip: Look for opportunities to train force transfer, not just force production.

💪🏽 Training Tip: Add movements where the feet, hips, trunk and upper body have to work together.

In our latest blog, we explore what fascia is, why it matters, and how understanding this incredible tissue can help you become more effective at training.

Has learning about fascia changed the way you look at movement or programme your sessions?

04/09/2026

Stretching isn’t always the answer to tight muscles 🙂‍↔️

Ever stretched the same tight spot over and over again, only for it to feel exactly the same the next day?

One of the biggest coaching mistakes is assuming that every feeling of “tightness” means a muscle needs to be stretched. Sometimes your body is creating tension to protect an area that isn’t moving well. If you only stretch it, you might be treating the symptom instead of the cause.

🧠 Coach Tip: If a muscle always feels tight, don’t automatically stretch it more. Consider whether it needs releasing first, then follow it up with movement or stretching.

💬 How do you use myofascial release in your sessions? 👇

28/08/2026

Most coaches train movement... without knowing what they’re actually training.

It’s easy to throw stretching, mobility drills and strength exercises into the same warm-up. But each develops a different physical quality, and understanding the difference helps you coach with greater purpose.

Here’s a simple way to think about it:
🧩 Flexibility helps tissues lengthen.
🦴 Mobility improves movement around joints.
⚖️ Stability creates control through movement.
💪 Strength builds force.
⚡ Power teaches the body to produce force quickly.

The best training programmes don’t focus on just one. They develop the right quality at the right time, depending on the participant, the sport, and the goal.
Purposeful coaching starts with knowing why you’re using each exercise, not just what exercise you’re using.

💬 Which component do you think is most often overlooked in coaching programmes, and why?



Every component of fitness relies on multiple body systems working together.

A powerful jump isn’t just about strong muscles. It also depends on a stable skeleton, an efficient nervous system, and a cardio-respiratory system that can support repeated effort.

The more you understand how these systems interact, the better you’ll be at solving movement problems instead of simply treating the symptoms.

📌 Save this graphic to remind you to incorporate all the body systems in your training

19/08/2026

Fascia. You’ve heard the word, but do you ✨actually✨ know what it is?

Fascia is so much more than the packaging around your muscles (though it is that too!). It’s a continuous connective tissue network that surrounds, connects and supports structures throughout your body, helping everything work together as a whole.

And once you start looking at the body through this lens, movement gets a whole lot more interesting!

Vote below and tell us, what did you think fascia was before you started coaching? 😉

12/08/2026

Your tightest muscle isn’t always the problem.

Flexibility isn’t built by stretching one tight muscle over and over again. It develops when you move your whole body through a variety of positions, giving every tissue the opportunity to respond.

It’s easy to keep stretching the same tight spots over and over again. But if that’s all you do, you might miss the real reason your movement feels restricted. Spend time moving your whole body instead. The front, the back, both sides, even the bits you tend to ignore. That’s where lasting flexibility really comes from.

🧠 Coach Tip: Instead of asking, “What needs stretching?” ask, “What stretches is this person avoiding?” The answer often reveals more than the feeling of tightness ever will.

📌 Save this as a reminder that better flexibility starts with more stretching variety, not just longer stretches.

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05/08/2026

Most coaches use fitness to improve skill. What if skill could improve fitness?

It sounds backwards at first.

But when people are working towards a meaningful skill, they’re doing far more than exercising. They’re solving movement problems, improving coordination, building confidence and developing strength with a clear purpose.

That’s why we’re such strong believers in skill-based training. It doesn’t replace strength and conditioning. It gives it context. Instead of asking, “How do I help this athlete get fitter?” we can also ask, “What skill are they developing along the way?”

We’ve explored why skill-based training is gaining momentum, and how you can start applying it in your own coaching, in our blog 📰 Skill-Based Training in Sports & Fitness

How do YOU blend skill development with conditioning in your own sessions? 👇

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05/08/2026