Post-Competition Recovery What is the post-competition period? The post-competition period is the sports preparation phase of a fitness athlete in which the goal is to reverse the negative adaptations that occurred in the on season phase. Many competitors forget that the weeks / months after the competition are still part of the preparation phase. Since […]
The best time to consume carbohydrates
What is the best time to eat carbohydrates? We reveal everything you need to consider to consume this macronutrient. Carbohydrates are one of the main sources of energy in our diet, along with fats and proteins, although they are often identified as harmful foods that cause weight gain in people. Can You Lose Fat By […]
Barbell rowing: technique, execution, muscles involved
The barbell rowing variant that stimulates the maximum amount of muscle mass is the one in which the bar rests on the ground in each repetition (90 degree torso tilt ) Muscles-involved-in-row with barbell The barbell rowing involves a large number of muscle groups, both directly and indirectly. It is the main antagonist of the […]
Heart Rate Variability (HRV): What It Is, What It Is Used For, How To Interpret It
Today we will talk about a parameter that can be very useful for us as a measure of our rest: HRV or Heart Rate Variability. We explain what it is, what it is for and how we can interpret it. What is HRV or Heart Rate Variability? HRV stands for Heart Rate Variability, or” Heart […]
10 foods to achieve success in sport
Do you have sports goals marked in your annual diary? Perfect! We want to help you achieve sporting success , even if they are just personal, not professional goals. So, we want to give you a series of tips with the 10 foods to achieve success in sports. A good nutritional basis will bring you […]
Fitness Competitors Nutrition Guide
We present a nutritional guide for fitness competitors based on a comprehensive review of scientific evidence to get your best point in the race. What is Fitness “Fitness” is a misunderstood term , since the concept itself refers to being fit. Not only from an aesthetic point of view, but also means having a good […]
How Would You Tell Your Dad Supplements Are Good?
Do you want to know once and for all if supplements are good? Stay and we’ll tell you everything you need to know to convince your father. Where does the fear of supplementation come from? Dietary supplements have been commercialized for decades, even though they underwent a major commercial boom in the 1990s. That being […]
How long to rest between sets?
Today we tell you what is the optimal rest between sets according to our goals. It is You may have already asked yourself these questions: How long do you need to rest between sets and exercises for hypertrophy? And to define? What if you want to gain strength? Do you have to control the time? […]
Adjustable Bowflex SelecTech Dumbbells
Today we present a very practical tool for fitness lovers: the adjustable Boxflex SelecTech Dumbbells. Workout at home It is a habit that can boast of many benefits for people who in motion their bodies to get more tone and get the shapes they’ve always wanted. sport releases endorphins which help improve your day and […]
Slingshot: Overcome your Stasis Point
In this article we discuss a training technique that will help us overcome the stasis point: the Slingshot. Sticking Point The existing definitions in the literature on the Sticking Point (or region ) do not adequately capture the phenomenon of practical interest (Kompf & Arandjelović, 2016). For this reason, and based on the review by […]