Melatonin is a hormone that the pineal gland in the brain produces. People can also take it as a natural or synthetic supplement to promote restful sleep. Melatonin fulfills many functions in the body, but it mostly introduces for maintaining circadian rhythms. The circadian rhythm is the body’s internal clock. It tells the body when […]
Introduction Overload training, used in many disciplines such as Bodybuilding, cross Training and Powerlifting, is certainly one of the most effective means of stimulating muscle hypertrophy and improving strength. By correctly manipulating the training variables, including: We can change the type and intensity of stimulus we provide to the musculoskeletal system by combining mechanical and […]
author: Dr. Massimiliano Febbi PhD Collagen is the second most abundant substance in the human body (immediately after the water), and represents about 30% of the total protein. Provides structural support for virtually all organs and soft tissues (including joints). Unfortunately, as we age, our body tends to produce less and less collagen. In fact, upon reaching 60 […]
Endurance sports represent a great challenge both for the athlete and for our body, they are in fact activities that require long efforts, with prolonged muscle fatigue, and it is therefore very important to know how to dose strength, to know how to evaluate one’s energy reserves and to know also how to reintegrate them, […]
Role of hydration Hydration has always played an important role in sports performance, injury prevention and recovery after training sessions or competitions, both for athletes involved in sports or competitive competitions and at an amateur level. Therefore, it is extremely important that both coaches and athletes clearly understand the mechanisms and physiology of this mechanism, in […]
Anxiety and mood disorders: nutraceuticals to our aid More and more daily life, particularly in this historical period, subjects us to situations that push our body and also our mind to increasingly harsh and exhausting tests. This unfortunately can lead in some cases to try malaise that in the long run, if not treated and underestimated, can […]
Training recovery is recognized as one of the most important aspects of physical activity and overall well-being. As we examine the myriad of recovery strategies and their varying levels of scientific support, it’s important to remember that both scientific and anecdotal evidence point to the value of an appropriate recovery plan to encourage adaptation, well-being and performance. […]
The bottom swimming it includes all swimming events that take place in open waters such as rivers, lakes and seas (for this reason it is also called open water swimming ). It is divided into four categories: mid-country swimming (up to 5 km), cross- country swimming (up to 15 km), long-distance swimming ( up to 25 km) and marathon (over 25 km). Its popularity has also grown […]
Correct accident prevention arises from a deep knowledge of the biomechanical and physiological characteristics of the activity carried out, the type and incidence of accidents and from a correct application of the strategies identified.Injuries that may occur inevitably affect the state of form and performance and can lead, over time, to significant health problems such […]
There are sports disciplines that expose those who practice them more to the risk of major injuries and trauma.But which are the most common and who falls into the category of combat sports? By the term combat sport we mean a match between two athletes fighting each other.There are several disciplines that fall into this […]