Cardio training is a must in all strength training, regardless of its level. You can burn fat by following a low-calorie or low-carb diet, but cardio speeds up the process. From a health point of view, cardiovascular training strengthens the heart and activates the enzymes responsible for burning fat, the body having to supply more…
Eat fat to lose weight. This is what the keto diet offers, disrupting our traditional eating habits. It is praised by some and decried by others. As you will have understood, the keto diet or ketogenic diet is a controversial diet that is making a lot of noise. While many scientists agree that it is…
The tearing of a muscle corresponds to the lesion of the fibers that compose it. Muscle Tear occurs after intense physical action. Very common among athletes, this painful injury can range from simple elongation, to “breakdown” with damage to muscle fibers and up to the rupture of a muscle and its tendon. Muscle tearing: a…
Stretching (or stretching) is a practice that appeared in the 80s that derives from physiotherapy techniques. This discipline aims to distance the insertion points of a muscle in order to increase its elongation. Stretching can be practiced by everyone, athletic or not, however the practice must be adapted to each person according to their activity,…
Stretching and strengthening your muscles are essential in many situations, these can prevent many injuries, improve your flexibility and improve your performance. Depending on your needs, certain muscles should be strengthened rather than stretched and before starting your exercises, it is preferable to practice a light to moderate cardiovascular activity. Here is more on this…
By strengthening your back muscles, you minimize the chances of back pain and improve your overall posture. Just like the muscles of the abdominals, those of the back support the spine. There are so many good reasons to strengthen your back that it is better to start now! Before starting a workout, make sure that…
Protein is a macronutrient and plays several essential roles. For iron health and energy boost, here is how to adapt your diet with proteins, according to your age. Decryption in this article. Proteins, what are they? Proteins are the main structural components of all cells in the human body. Proteins are chains of amino acids…
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…
Protein foods, especially those of plant origin, are an integral part of a healthy diet. Include beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, lean meats, poultry, fish, seafood, eggs, lower-fat milk and lower fat dairy products in your diet. Protein foods are good for you You can eat a variety of protein foods in the context of healthy…
For many people, stretching is probably on their “should do, but don’t do” list. Eventually, it’s easy to give up stretching along with all the other responsibilities that require your time and attention. The thing is, stretching has some *serious* health and fitness benefits. Making it a regular part of your wellness routine can reduce…