Very common in athletes, muscle tearing corresponds to a lesion of muscle fibers. It manifests itself following excessive physical exertion. Its severity varies, ranging from simple elongation, to muscle and tendon rupture, through breakdown. In the presence of symptoms (contracture, edema, hematoma, etc.) of a muscle tear, sports activity must be stopped immediately in order…
If you are a teenager or parent of a teenager who wants to get into bodybuilding, it is impossible that you have not asked yourself the question: Can bodybuilding slow down or stop growth? This legitimate question is rooted in an age-old myth that handling loads crushes vertebrae, prevents bones from growing and leads to…
Bodybuilding is a sport that attracts many teenagers who want to get to know their body and its limits. They want to develop their muscle mass to form their young silhouette. We often hear that bodybuilding, practiced at a young age, has harmful effects on health. It is perceived as dangerous since it would stop…
1: BAD TIMING Cardio has often been thought of as a warm-up activity. This is why many bodybuilders do their cardio before working out. This reduces energy levels for bodybuilding and limits fat burning. Some even prefer to do them separately. This is not ideal either. A 2007 study showed that people doing their cardio…
Testosterone is a hormone produced primarily by the gonads (testes or ovaries). Testosterone levels are naturally much higher in male born than in those born female. When testosterone levels are too high or too low, it can cause some symptoms. What is testosterone? Testosterone is a hormone produced primarily by the gonads (genitals).In particular, the…
According to Ob-Gyns Reproductive rights took a hit on Friday after the US Supreme Court dismissed a landmark 1973 trial, Roe v. Wade, who protected a person’s right to an abortion in the country. In the news, people are looking for more information and wondering what options they have to protect themselves from unwanted pregnancy….
The worst thing is being sick. Along with coughing and nasal congestion, a common symptom that accompanies a cold or flu is loss of appetite. Between naps and tissues, the last thing you want to eat is food, but it’s important to stay strong so your body can fight off these foreign invaders. You know…
According To ExpertsThe pill is like the Swiss army knife of birth control: it does a lot more than meets the eye. Oral hormonal contraceptives prevent unwanted pregnancy, help regulate your cycle, relieve menstrual cramps, and may lighten your skin. These are just some of the reasons people start using hormonal birth control. But what…
Rowing has usually been an exquisite workout. But thanks to the hype surrounding the new Peloton rowing machine and the growing popularity of the Hydrow rowing machine, it’s seen a pop culture resurgence of late. Movement is drawn to the gym for many reasons, but there’s one main reason. Unlike other cardio machines like treadmills…
Is It Okay to Exercise When You Have a Cold? What Doctors Should Know About Exercising During Illness When you’re under the weather, skipping your workout seems like a no-brainer. But what to do if you just had a cold or some other minor illness? Sure, you’re not feeling as *great* as usual, but your…