SARCOPENIA
Is a condition characterized by progressive loss of muscle mass and muscle weakness associated with aging. It often starts to appear after the age of 50, though it can begin to appear in some people as early as age 40. Sarcopenia can have a significant impact on a person’s ability to perform daily activities, such
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“Sun, sand and FITNESS”
WINNING A TROPHY is a reward for work and effort, but the best recognition is always showing off the results on a formidable beach like Santa Susanna. “DISCIPLINE, EFFORT, CONTINUITY AND COMMITMENT” You can’t build a champion physique without those qualities, whether in Bodybuilding or Men’s Physique: you can’t cut down on dedication if you
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The power of FEAR
The dictionary definition of ‘fear’ goes like this: “an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain or harm”. Fear is a feeling common to all human beings. 1 PARALYZING FEAR:Paralyzing fear is that fear that keeps us from thinking, reacting or reflecting. It is destructiveand harmful, and is attributed to people with low
What about you …Do you have FLOW?
Learning to flow is learning to enjoy what we do and the whole process that leads us to achieve our goals. But do we know how to flow? Do you know how the feel the flow? FLOW is the feeling we get when we’re enjoying what we do, how we do it and the indifference
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MINDFULNESS. THE DOOR TO CONSCIOUS TRAINING
Mindfulness could be described as a set of meditation techniques that aim to free the mind from harmful and unpleasant thoughts so that we can strengthen our mind to achieve personal wellbeing and internal peace, thus favouring a state of tranquillity, harmony, and happiness with oneself. The maximum level of practicing these techniques is reached
OMEGA-6: TAKING CARE OF OUR CELLS
Omega-6 plays an important role in regulating our metabolism, promoting immunologic response (amongst other things, it addresses inflammatory issues) and regulating blood coagulation. Foods rich in omega-6 are very common to find: avocado, all types of pulses, seeds, nuts and dried fruits, etc. This is why a high intake of omega-6 combined with a low
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CONTROLLING HT WITH PHYSICAL EXERCISE
Initially, this method is used together with diet before resorting to drug treatment. Exercise need not be intense and it should be tailored to the individual. Exercise also contributes to losing weight, and controlling diabetes and cholesterol, which are also risk factors for HT. Moderate – not strenuous exercise, 30 minutes several days a week
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Hypertension (HT) needs to be treated, and hypotension needs a helping hand
Ahypertensivecrisiscanleadtoverysevereanddisabling neurological damage with permanent sequelae. A hypotensive episode, however – also manifested as fainting – can usually be solved by lying the individual down and putting their legs up. THE SYMPTOMS OF HYPERTENSION HT can go unnoticed but more often has a variety of symptoms: Headache, usually in the back of the neck or
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BLOOD PRESSURE…
“It’snormalto feel the pressure in competitions, but not in your arteries” THE HEART is responsible for pumping oxygenated (BP) reflects their build, diet and lifestyle. Normal blood pressure values are: Systolic blood pressure (SBP) 120 mmHg Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) 80 mmHg This means that the heart pumps blood with a maximum 120 mmHg pressure
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2021 PLAY TRUE DAY
Today, April 9th is Play True Day. For us, this means ETHICS & HEALTH ? What about you?
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9 TYPES OF FOOD THAT HELPS TO PALLIATE THE SYMPTOMS
An allergy is basically a defensive immune response to a substance that generally doesn’t cause the same reaction in the majority of the population. Spring allergy is a set of reactions that affects thousands of people each year. Here’s a list of foods that’ll help you fight spring allergies: Garlic and onion Goji berries and
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INTERMITENT FASTING (IF)
Are the latest dieting and weight-loss fad useful for fitness performers? It would seem so! Our so-called welfare society, which was created in the second half of the 20th century, with abundant food available for everyone at any given time, made this custom practically forgotten, especially with regard to preserving our health. It’s now, in
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WORLD COFFEE DAY
Today, October 1st it is celebrated all over the world the Day of this famous drink, an essential one for many of us. According to recent studies, having a coffee right after waking up does not have the same effect as drinking it 2 hours later, which is due to cortisol, or also called the
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PEAK WEEK. YES OR NO?
The part that is undoubtedly the most delicate for the preparation of a competitor is peak weak. The last days before competition have something magical for some competitors. Are they worth it? We are going to study this pre-competition period, Peak Week, in its proper measure: When someone wants to start a pre-competition phase, they
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DON’T LET THE HEAT STOP YOU: 4 KEYS TO THIS SUMMER’S WORKOUT
Hydrate conveniently. The number one key to exercising during these months is to continuously stay hydrated. At high temperatures, it’s recommended to drink plenty of water before a workout, in addition to taking small sips during the workout. Watch your food intake and add extra fruit and vegetables to it. We mentioned hydration in the
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WORLD YOGA DAY
Today, 21st June it is celebrated the World Yoga Day. More than a sport, it’s a lifestyle. A millenary discipline that mixes movements next to breath control. According to the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi: “Yoga is an invaluable gift of our ancient tradition”.
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OPERATION BIKINI
DON’T LET YOUR MEALS OUT GET IN THE WAY OF YOUR GOALS The return to normal life and good weather, after winter and quarantine, brings with it the need to socialize, enjoying a drink and lunch, or supper with friends. However, we must keep an eye on these social gatherings, and make sure that going
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CAN YOU RUN TO BUILD MUSCLE?
We’ve heard of running as a method to help lose fat more than once, but this time we present it as an exercise that will help you gain strength and size. And it’s not the running itself, but rather how it’s done that will provide one result or the other. If we spend a fair
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HAPPY INTERNATIONAL SPORTS DAY
Today 6th of April it’s celebrated the International Sports Day for Development and Peace. This date was chosen for the UNO in 2013 in order to commemorate the first Olympic Games held in Athens, Greece in 1876. Through its Office for Development and Peace Sports, the UNO decided to dedicate a day to the sport
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