4 essential exercises The buttocks are very much in demand during sports exercises such as gymnastics, jogging, walking, fitness and especially weight training. Today, it is precisely the body-building practitioners who will be interested in this article. It is therefore important to know how to stretch for warm-ups and thus avoid injuries...
In order to lose weight, many people choose to follow a diet. The Mediterranean diet (or Cretan diet), the ketogenic diet (or keto diet) or the paleo diet are all more or less effective solutions. The "blood type" diet is another possibility. According to some nutrition experts, the...
This article is for experienced and seasoned athletes. If this is your case, you will have to take it upon yourself to slow down considerably. Pregnant women are often considered to be fragile. In general, this is not the case and it is even recommended during pregnancy to exercise in order to maintain a healthy body weight.
Lactic acid is much talked about in the world of sports. More bad than good. Most athletes fear it. Some see it as a waste product or a toxin that must be removed from the body. However, it is an element that plays an important role in the production of energy. It is true that the level of the latter...
Many people today eat all kinds of foods. But gluten is found in many of the foods we eat, and some people can no longer tolerate it. So what is gluten? In which foods is it found? Is it better for your health not to eat it? And what about...
An effective tool to stretch the muscles The massage roller or self-massage is part of the tools less known by the practitioners of bodybuilding. Indeed, their use is still mysterious even if you have already seen a model in the gym. Moreover, few coaches still use this tool whether it is a...
Back pain is a consequence of our changing lifestyles. Daily stress, bad posture, inactivity or fatigue are directly responsible for these muscular tensions. Many athletes, whether they practice weight training or another physical activity, are confronted with back pain. To relieve the pain, it is necessary to...
Does sweating make you lose weight? Do you wonder if sweating will make you lose weight? Or that your extra pounds will go away? Well, it's not as simple as that. You don't lose weight because you sweat too much. Whether you're a man or a woman, you're not going to lose weight.
Muscle cramps can occur during physical activity, in the middle of exercise or shortly afterwards. They can also appear at any time of the day. They refer to an involuntary contraction of a muscle, of short duration, but which can cause intense pain. They can cause discomfort or pain in the muscles...
Physical activity and glycogen are intimately linked. Indeed, the practice of bodybuilding implies to realize intense efforts. To do this, your body and muscles need energy. This is the case, for example, when you do a series of squats or bench presses. But do you know how your body stores this energy?
The discovery of shark cartilage The shark is an animal that has been admired and feared by everyone since the dawn of time, perhaps even the most fascinating. You may not know it, but the shark is a fish whose skeleton is made of cartilage, not bone. It is thus...
The Body Mass Index is the most effective way to estimate your body weight. It is a tool approved by the World Health Organization. Each number in this index has a special meaning, as it measures the amount of fat in your body. This article is going to talk about everything it...
Bigorexia is a term you may never have heard of. However, you may be suffering from it without even knowing it. Just like alcoholism, bulimia or even smoking, bigorexia is in fact an addiction to sports activities. This addiction to physical exercise affects many professional athletes...
At 40, looking back on your youthful years can be daunting. It leads to negative thoughts about your current reality and getting in shape becomes more difficult than ever. You ask yourself, "Is it possible for me to get back the body I once had and build muscle at my age?
What can bodybuilding do for you? There is more to bodybuilding than meets the eye. While some enthusiasts dedicate their lives to perfecting their physique, improving their muscle mass, toning their bodies or even seducing others with big muscles, others may be drawn to it by the desire to be able to work out...
Cellulite is a phenomenon that causes complexes for many women on a daily basis. Cellulite (or orange peel skin) is often found on the thighs, buttocks, stomach and arms. With these bulges, your figure seems less pleasant to look at. But in addition to the physical aspect, it can also lead to a bad...
Miracle product or quack ointment? Treatment or scam? Tiger Balm comes directly from the Chinese medicinal tradition, developed centuries ago. This cultural and traditional medicine has proven itself in the land of the morning calm. Where does Tiger Balm come from? This balm dates back to the end of the...
