Functional strength training
The concept of functional training has received much attention in recent years. Functional training and core, although related, are sometimes confused. By definition "functional training" means training for a purpose. In other words, it must have a positive effect on the
10 dietary commandments for high-performance athletes
Nutrition is something that affects everyone. We all need fuel and nutrients. However, everyone eats for completely different reasons. In nutrition for the athlete, both in competition and in the realm of life in general, putting thought behind what goes
Failure is normal, why is it so hard to accept it?
Teachers, parents, family, friends and other colleagues who watch us train or compete throughout the weeks, are used to seeing us react in many different ways when we fail. Every once in a while we experience a phase where it seems
Bench press: the most common mistakes
The bench press is the most popular exercise among athletes looking to build muscle and strength. But even though it is the most well-known, mistakes are still being made that can be detrimental to the health of every athlete. Despite the
Weight Lifting: Keeping it Safe and Injury-Free
Whether you lift weights for general fitness, to train for sports or to compete, safety comes first. Form is a critical part of weightlifting. Your goal should be to lift the right amount of weight using perfect form. Lifting more than
El uso de la creatina en los deportes
La creatina es uno de los suplementos más utilizados en deportes de equipo junto con la cafeína por su potencial en la mejora del rendimiento deportivo. Son utilizados frecuentemente por las personas que hacen regularmente ejercicios físicos, fisicoculturistas y por deportistas
Entrena la fuerza y mejora tu rendimiento
El rendimiento en la mayoría de deportes está condicionado por la capacidad de realizar un movimiento con la mayor fuerza en el menor tiempo posible, lo cual se conoce como potencia. Hasta hace muy poco, la mayoría de los entrenadores pensaban
Is strength equal to muscle volume?
Muscular strength is nowadays recognized as a fundamental physical quality for sports performance, for the maintenance of health and for the improvement of people's quality of life. Normally, the amateur or semi-professional athlete who practices sports in the gym, in the
Strength assessment
Currently, muscle strength training is being widely used by various sectors of the population, from young people to the elderly. This is thanks to the tireless efforts of various institutions and researchers who have demonstrated the efficacy, safety and benefits
Fasting in athletes and sport
Fasting in sport is a nutritional tool used by many elite athletes for its effectiveness in gaining muscle, losing fat and improving athletic performance. It is only periods or cycles of fasting and eating, interspersed, which improves your health and