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…
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…
Cardiorespiratory endurance assessment
Cardiorespiratory endurance is one of the most important components of physical fitness. It represents the ability to perform dynamic exercise involving large muscle groups at moderate-to-high intensity for prolonged periods. Every physical fitness evaluation should include an assessment of cardiorespiratory function during both rest and…
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…
Exercise and Weight Loss
Obesity is the plague of the Western civilization as many diseases are related with it. Exercise, balanced nutrition and the adoption of a healthy lifestyle contribute to weight loss and fighting against obesity. Excessive pounds make you feel uncomfortable and can also damage your health….
STOP Catabolism in 4 Simple Steps
What is catabolism and anabolism that we hear so often in gym discussions? Why is everyone afraid of catabolism? So far, our concerns had been simpler, such as “how to lose fat” or “how much protein I need”. But since we have more demands from…
5 + 1 Benefits of Personal training
You are not into group lessons that much? As much as you try exercising on your own, you don’t see the desirable results in your body? Have you caused yourself any injury during exercise because you performed an exercise wrong and nobody showed you 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…
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…