Training and Injuries
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.
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. […]
“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. […]
You may have heard of muscle stimulation but aren't exactly sure how it works. Or maybe you've tried a device before but weren't certain which program does what. You're in the right place. In this article I'll show you how to make the most of Globus sport stimulators so they actually advance your training—whether your goal is strength, endurance, or faster recovery.
There can be a significant difference between one stimulation and another. The effect on the muscle depends on the pulse settings. One pulse increases muscle blood flow, another increases muscle strength. Different settings are needed to improve postural strength and yet others to relieve muscle cramps. Healthy muscle and denervated muscle must be treated differently. With old, outdated devices you had to set the proper values with switches and knobs. Fortunately modern devices are not like that. In the menu you choose the disease (e.g., muscle atrophy, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome) or the treatment goal (pain relief, edema reduction, regaining muscle strength, cramp prevention) and the device's program “knows” the correct settings. You don’t have to adjust anything, yet you can perform the most appropriate treatment. Let’s look at the most important programs for athletes.
While your training partners are still pushing extra sets, smart athletes are training smarter with the same technology used in Olympic training centers. Professional athletes have been using a method for years that most amateurs have no idea about. It's time for you to find out what makes the difference.
The modern athlete's dilemma: How can you go beyond the limits of traditional training?
Imagine this: you train five times a week, follow the most up-to-date training programs, yet you feel you've hit a plateau. Some of your muscles simply refuse to improve, recovery is slow, and you often start workouts feeling fatigued. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone.
Do you also enjoy a reward beer after a long bike ride? You're a bit thirsty and hungry… Why not have a drink? However, you should know how alcohol affects your body. How will it affect your recovery? And while we're at it, how does it affect your athletic performance? The cognitive effects of alcohol are well known: it impairs coordination skills, decision-making and perception. […]
