Hypertension
Hypertension is defined as systolic pressure at rest (SP or RRs) ≥ 140 mmhg and/or diastolic pressure (DP or RRD) ≥ 90 mmhg. Systolic blood pressure is the blood pressure exerted on the artery wall during the contraction of the myocard, and diastolic blood pressure…
Physical Activity and diabetes
Diabetes or diabetes Mellitus belongs to a group of metabolic diseases. In addition to diabetes, the most common metabolic diseases are hyperlipidemia and obesity. If they are not properly treated, they can lead to various metabolic problems, including coronary artery disease and damage to the…
Energy sources for muscle work
Our body is our “start” which, and to perform any kind of activity, that is to start our body, muscle activation is needed. Muscles require certain energy to perform any kind of physical activity, especially when talking about intense physical activity or training. What are…
Does recreational football increase the maximal oxygen consumption?
They often say than football is more than just a game. – and they are right! But when saying it, they often refer to football as a multimillion dollar business or a place where all emotions spark and after final whistle flow from one hand…
Economic effects of physical inactivity
Physical inactivity is one of the main health problems of the 21st century. It is the cause of illnesses such as coronary heart disease, breast and colon cancer, type II diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and many others. Considering the number of leading causes of death, physical…