In bodybuilding, growth hormone is often associated with doping. Indeed, some athletes use injections to build muscle mass and lose fat. This is extremely dangerous. But did you know that it is also possible to naturally stimulate your growth hormone to gain muscle? Discover some tips on how to boost your growth hormone...
Running is often the first reflex of people who want to lose weight. It is true that running, and more generally cardio, has many health benefits. But is it really effective to run to lose weight? Let's take stock of this subject which is the subject of much debate among...
The sweat belt is a fitness accessory used by many people wishing to lose belly and refine their figure. Worn around the waist, it promotes the phenomenon of sweating. According to some, this would have the effect of eliminating unwanted weight. So, does a sweat belt really make you lose weight? What is a sweat belt?
Many athletes use a sports warming cream before doing any physical activity. In the form of a gel or ointment, it helps prepare the muscles for exercise. Heating creams also have analgesic properties to relieve muscle pain. Discover in this article the best heating creams for your body...
The adductor is a muscle located inside the thigh. Particularly solicited by soccer players, it is also used in weight training exercises such as the squat or the thigh press. Adductors that are too stiff can be responsible for pain and injury. In the same way as the psoas, they must therefore be...
What is the ideal weight for a man or a woman? As a sports coach, this is a question I often hear. In this article, I suggest you discover several solutions to calculate your reference weight, as well as some keys to analyze your results. What is the ideal weight?
Are you unable to lose weight even though you are eating less and exercising more? Combined with digestive problems, difficulty sleeping and poor muscle recovery, this phenomenon is most likely the result of a blocked metabolism. This is common among dieters. Fortunately, there are some...
The psoas is a little-known muscle in the human body, yet it plays an essential role in its functioning. Located at the level of the hips, it can be responsible for mechanical blockages and lumbar pain if it is not sufficiently flexible. It is therefore essential to relax it by regularly practicing stretching exercises. Stretching the psoas will help you...
Have you ever noticed those circle-shaped marks on the skin of athletes such as Michael Phelps or Karim Benzema? These reddish marks are the result of cupping therapy, a practice derived from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This cupping therapy is said to be very effective in relieving muscle pain and improving muscle tone.
Sore joints are a real handicap, both for weight training and for activities of daily living. They can be the result of a lack of warm-up, overtraining, a past trauma or a bad diet. However, these pathologies are not inevitable. So, how to relieve joint pain...
Collagen is a protein widely present in the human body. It is a component that is widely used in cosmetics, particularly in the design of anti-wrinkle creams. But collagen has many other unknown virtues and can play an important role in muscle development. What is collagen? Collagen alone represents a major part of the body's...
Produced naturally by the body, cortisol is a catabolic hormone. The bodybuilding practitioners wishing to make a gain in mass must therefore take into account to achieve their goal. However, this hormone is essential for muscle growth, as it allows for intensive training. So how do you control your cortisol level to achieve your goal?
A hunched back, a forward head, an anteverted pelvis (hips forward) and rounded shoulders are symptoms of poor posture. A sedentary lifestyle and a lack of physical activity are often responsible for poor posture. In the long term, this can have harmful consequences on your health. Discover some advice...
In strength training, proper recovery between workouts is essential to progress and performance. Many athletes use a foam roller or a massage gun after their sessions. But today, we are going to look at pressotherapy, a sports recovery technique that is becoming more and more popular. What is it?
Muscle asymmetries are a problem for many weight trainers. These imbalances between two muscles, the left pectoral and the right pectoral for example, can be the result of a poor execution of an exercise or an injury. But whatever the cause, it is possible, to a certain extent, to correct an asymmetry...
Apple cider vinegar is one of the flagship foods of the ketogenic diet. If you follow my YouTube channel, you've already seen it featured in several videos. Recently revived, the benefits of cider vinegar have actually been known for a long time. Today, it is mainly used by those who are not familiar with cider vinegar...
It's the new trendy sports accessory, and chances are you've already heard of it. The Theragun is a massage gun used daily by many physiotherapists and professional or amateur athletes. But do you really know what it is used for? It offers physical activity enthusiasts the opportunity to...
