What is my fat mass percentage?
Each person that invests certain amount of time in training probably asked himself “what is my fat mass percentage?”. So far, I have participated in numerous measurements of body composition with both professional and recreational athletes and interestingly every participant is always excited about seeing…
How to measure strength?
In previous blogs we emphasized the importance of conducting diagnostic procedures before the start of the training program. With knowledge about the state of the person in different abilities and characteristics we can very efficiently determine the loads and guidelines for quality development. Accordingly, the…
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…
Heart hypertrophy
After a recent historical silver in Russia “Vatreni” are under increased attention of media, so not a day goes by without some news of Zlatko Dalic’s chosen. Although there are usually speculations about transfers and earnings, this time there have been some unfortunate medical news….
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…
Forms of endurance training
Endurance training involves placing large muscle groups under strain for longer periods at a time. Such exercise mainly affects the respiratory and cardiovascular systems and, at the muscle level, the stamina of the muscle groups used. The aerobic element of endurance exercise can be divided…
Health-enhancing physical activity and muscle-fitness training
In 2009, for the first time, more detailed guidelines for muscle-fitness training were included in the recommendations for health-enhancing physical activity. Exercise that improves muscle fitness had been recommended previously, but the instructions had been very general. Now, for every 18-64-year-old Finn who aims to…
Diabetes and exercise
Exercising has a positive impact on diabetes as a disease and on many of its risk factors: the metabolism of sugar and fat in tissues, hypertension, blood coagulation factors, weight management and mood. Exercising also decreases chronic inflammation – a common condition in diabetics, especially…
STRETCHING – What are we actually doing?
Stretching is a very broad term. It can be used on the beginning of training, for flexibility training of soft tissues and for stretching or relaxing muscles after training. Stretching pertains to active and passive movements or retaining certain positions of the body with the…
Mobility and flexibility – are they different?
As a Pilates instructor I am pleased that in fitness along the usual topics concerning power, strength, reduction of fat tissue, flexibility and mobility are finding their place as well. When talking to clients, students of Fitness college and colleagues we often discuss flexibility, mobility…