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…
Training Adaptations of Aerobic Exercise on a Regular Basis to the Cardiopulmonary System
The benefits of the aerobic exercise are pretty much known to everyone. In this section we will analyze what the aerobic training offers to the various biological factors of the human body. First of all, we should mention that these adaptations are multidimensional and are…
Methods for estimating body composition – Pros and Cons
Body composition is one of the most important indicators of person’s health. A high fat-tissue percentage is generally associated with a higher risk of various illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, different types of cardiovascular diseases and other chronic diseases. However, even the low percentage…
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…
Functional Training
The development of the fitness industry lead to changes in popular trends and program names. One of the popular today’s names in – functional training. What is all about? Almost every coach has his definition. Some claim it is a training without aids, others associate…
Methods for estimating body composition
Methods for estimating body composition Pros and Cons Blog by Jozo Grgić Body composition is one of the most important indicators of person’s health. A high fat-tissue percentage is generally associated with a higher risk of various illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, different types…