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Cellulite is an aesthetic problem that—although not life-threatening—affects millions of women. It is essentially a weakness of the connective tissue. If you notice cellulite on your thigh or buttock, waste products have accumulated in the dermal layer of your skin. They attract water from the surrounding tissues, creating a lumpy surface that resembles the peel of an orange.
Respiratory muscle training is a technique aimed both at exercising the muscles involved in breathing and at improving the performance of the respiratory system, ultimately boosting endurance and recovery capacity. Typically, breathing exercises are recommended for people with respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, bronchitis and emphysema. Athletes have also discovered its benefits and use it in everyday training — studies have confirmed the advantages of respiratory muscle training in athletes.
In various news reports you may have seen athletes sitting in suit-like outfits, but the reports often omit what this “garment” is for. It’s not for space travel! The method is pneumatic compression and its purpose is to speed up and improve muscle recovery.
Most athletes are familiar with the RICE method for post-injury recovery, which stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Cold compression, also known as an ice massage machine, refines the RICE approach and helps not only athletes but also people recovering after surgery. Cold compression therapy Cold compression therapy — which combines the […]
Leg cramps in athletes (even when frequent) are not a disease but a symptom. They indicate that something isn’t right during your training or matches. Let’s go through what can increase the tendency of your leg muscles to cramp.
Cellulite is an aesthetic problem that—although not life-threatening—affects millions of women. It is essentially a weakness of the connective tissue. If you notice cellulite on your thigh or buttock, waste products have accumulated in the dermal layer of your skin. They attract water from the surrounding tissues, creating a lumpy surface that resembles the peel of an orange.
The number of cancer patients worldwide is increasing. Some pessimistic estimates suggest that nearly 40% of men and women in developed countries will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. (1) Although there are continual new discoveries in cancer research, treatments and potential cures, reality still shows the same trend — cancer is becoming more common and your risk is high […]
Cycling will make my legs too bulky! If you belong to those who worry about this, don’t panic. Contrary to the myth, cycling alone won’t give you huge legs. To get that you’d also have to focus seriously on increasing muscle size with weight training. However, you can build nice muscles just by cycling! Strengthen your leg muscles with the following exercises Low-cadence “Grind”: set […]
Did you know who benefits from vibration training and why? Many beliefs and misconceptions circulate about vibration trainers. Let’s go through the questions you should be aware of if you want to experience the beneficial effects of vibration. I find it interesting to mention that on many forums vibro training receives mostly praise — the majority of commenters are fully satisfied with the device. […]
Weight loss… a difficult question. Pounds come on much more easily than they can be shed. Let’s examine some concepts related to weight loss and their meanings. Understanding these can help you more purposefully get rid of excess weight. I will also review the data of two diet-related studies that show what the optimal method might be.
“The opposite of relaxation is a tense state in which the muscles contract. During stretching we train ourselves to let go of the muscles' cramped, contracted state. A full stretch results in complete relaxation” Iyengar If you already find traditional stretching exercises boring, call in the vibration trainer to help with stretching too! Just a few minutes, and you'll feel reborn. […]
In the United States and Western Europe, one of the fastest-growing industries is that related to the long-term preservation of health: consumption of dietary supplements is increasing rapidly. Millions of people take various extracts, vitamins, minerals, probiotics and other similar substances.
