Breathing and resistance training
In resistance training it is essential to perform exercises by using proper movement techniques and breathing pattern. This is especially needed in more complex exercises such as squats, dead lifts, bench press and Olympic weightlifting (snatch, clean and yerk). In this text we will describe…
What is health? Life without colds
For many, a stuffy nose, sore throat and listlessness are familiar sensations at this time of year when the cold and flu season is at its worst. Having a cold is treated as a normal part of life. We tend to say that it is…
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…
V02max can be improved in 100 year old – Proven!
The story that has put a huge smile 😊 on my face, and I believe it will do the same to yours! In 2000 the number of people older than 65 years was 6.9%. Projections say that up to 2050 that number will increase to…
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…
WARM-UP for Training
Names like active warming, dynamic warming, dynamic flexibility, general preparation exercises, active stretching, warming, warm up etc. are a set of concepts and exercises that we use in the introductory part of training. Perhaps the notion of warming is too simple, given his role. 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…
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…
Role of motor control in training
The motor control refers to the control that nervous system has over the muscles which allows performing trained and coordinated movements. The motor program consists of commands that pass from the highest level (the brain) to the lower levels (nerves). In the performance of the…