The role of muscle mass in sports performance
The role of muscle mass varies according to the sport and the kinetic profile. In general, the lean mass has a significant impact on performance, especially at sports that include the throwing of an object such as handball, basketball and athletic throws, or jumps (horizontally…
Generating muscle power & RFD – the 2 secrets for maximum performance and functionality
In both everyday life and sports, all moves last up to a maximum of 250ms, and especially in sports, they do not exceed the 150ms. In other words, everyone in order to be able to cope efficiently with the various required moves should act at…
What counts in aerobic exercise, the intensity or the duration?
Although the continuous aerobic exercise and HIT and LIT offer the same adjustments, they have different percentage change. The results of recent scientific studies show that the key for the improvement of the cardiorespiratory system and the physical condition of practitioners, is the intensity and…
Comparing adaptations to the biological indicators of health between aerobic and anaerobic exercise and their impact.
The table below shows the changes in body composition of people who followed several protocols (6 months duration) in order to reduce their fat mass. Body Composition Time Period Resistance Training Aerobic Training Combination of Aerobic and Resistance Training Nutrition Body weight (Kg) Before After…
Why resistance training is necessary?
The scientific community has come to the conclusion that resistance training causes the same or even better adjustments to health indicators and body composition compared to aerobic exercise. As a result it is now considered to be essential for all trainees, even for those with…
The Benefits of Functional Training
Nowadays, everybody is talking about Functional Training. But what exactly is it? What are the benefits of this kind οf exercise? Functional Training is a fitness program designed for a specific activity that should aim both at improving performance and minimizing injuries. (Everett Harman). This…
The 4 Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
The term High-Intensity Interval Training may sound unfamiliar to you, but the health benefits of this kind of exercise are very familiar to you. While most people know that diet and exercise (beginners) play a very important role in our overall health, it is estimated…
Selection and Placement of Training cues and Exercises in the Training Unit
There are very specific rules for the selection and the placement of training cues and exercises in the training unit. If those rules are not followed we will not achieve our goal. Therefore, we should take into consideration the following: 1. Fitness level of the…
5 + 1 Reasons to add Running and Aerobic Exercise in your daily routine!
We all know that running is a great way to keep fit, but it can also benefit almost every part of your body and boost your endorphin levels. Running is an ideal form of exercise with many health benefits, such as the proper functioning of…
Cardio exersice vs weight training
Many people, in order to lose weight or burn fat, they try to burn as many calories as they can. For many years, it was believed that if you eat less calories than you expend, it can help you lose weight. Cardio exercise, such as…