Same exercises, but different results. Mechanical links between fitness and health in general have not always been completely understood, nor are the reasons why the same activity may have different benefits in different people. Now, a study led by researchers from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and publishedContinue Reading
Speed exercises help to develop the body’s explosive response capacity, i.e., to favor promptness in motion. Speed is therefore defined as a physical capacity to make a motor action within the shortest possible time. Factors affecting speed include reaction speed, acceleration faculty, speed of action, and endurance. Factors that canContinue Reading
Moderate physical activity combined with a good diet and the elimination of alcohol and tobacco will help improve muscle and cardiorespiratory system, and bone health. Lifestyle plays a very important role in the prevention of thrombus, so taking care of these aspects is essential to reduce the risk. Confinements, teleworking,Continue Reading
You like running? So it’s important that, in addition to going out to train regularly, you also better your running technique, that is, your way of running. It is important to train the body to avoid injury, overheating or pain during training or racing. To do this, exercises should beContinue Reading
If your goal is to get in shape and remove the accumulated fat in the belly area, you must start doing crunches. When we perform abdominal exercises, we often work the upper and lower ones, but forget a very important area: oblique or lateral abs. And if your goal isContinue Reading
Going out to run became a very popular activity during the first months of confinement as it served as an escape route from confinement and tension. But after a few months, many of those who started running have ended up leaving. The truth is that, beyond the fads, going outContinue Reading
We spend hours and hours standing, sitting in front of a computer, or watching TV on the couch. And we don’t always take a proper posture, which takes a toll on our bodies. One of the areas that suffers the most is the back, which is the support of ourContinue Reading
Physical activity is essential for a healthy life and avoiding disease; in fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends doing a minimum of 150 minutes of exercise per week to avoid developing health problems or aggravating some existing ones. Moderate physical activity combined with a good diet and the eliminationContinue Reading
In the wide world of CrossFit, there is a type of training known as CrossFit Endurance. You know what it’s about? Basically, it’s a training plan that’s specially designed for athletes who want to improve their resilience and, to that end, apply some of the basic principles of CrossFit. InContinue Reading
The exercise ball has been a popular element in the world of fitness for years. It’s present in all the gyms, and you can even buy one and use it at home. Then we offer a routine to take advantage of the free time at home and the properties ofContinue Reading