SPORTS AND PREGNANCY (I): PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
This is the first part of a monographic about sports and pregnancy. In this entry we are going to explain the main effects of exercise on women and foetus, and… Read more »
Category: Science
OLIVE OIL: EFFECTS OF ITS COMPONENTS ON HEALTH
The Mediterranean diet is known as one of the healthiest in the world and associated with longevity and well-being. It has shown protective effects against cancer and other cardiovascular and… Read more »
ANXIETY: IT IS THE BODY WHO PAYS IT
https://www.onekmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ansiedad_ligero.mp4 (Post by Gonçalo Duque Plaza. Clinical Psychologist, Life Coach and Hypnotherapist) Did you notice today what is your body telling you? The question may seem strange to you, but… Read more »
INJURY PREVENTION DURING MARATHON TRAINING
Photo by Yuri Catalano (Unsplash) Marathon popularity has been steadily growing over recent years. Unfortunately, with long-distance running sometimes also come the undesired injuries, often located in the lower limbs…. Read more »
SELF-ESTEEM FOR LIFE AND SPORT
Self-esteem is the assessment that we have about ourselves, in other words, our self-evaluation. This feeling is important for everyone´s daily life and even more in the world of sports,… Read more »
BIOMECHANICAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TREADMILL AND OVERGROUND RUNNING
Running treadmills are present in almost every gym, and besides training they are also used for research and clinical purposes. In the United States a survey showed that 17% of… Read more »
MARATHON MANIACS: PURSUING FINISH LINES INSTEAD OF FINISH TIMES
Picture by Joshua J Cotten (Unsplash) During the 1970s the marathon transitioned from an elite competitive event to one with a recreational appeal, as a result of the known as… Read more »
MARATHON PACING AND RISK-TAKING ATTITUDE
Picture by Fitsum Admasu (Unsplash) To finish a long-distance event is required that individuals allocate their energy throughout the event. Thus, the speed control during an event is referred to… Read more »
MENTAL HEALTH IN ELITE ATHLETES
Mental and physical health are intimately correlated, as mental health symptoms and disorders increase the risk of physical injuries and delay physical recovery. Among elite athletes, mental disorders are common… Read more »
HIIT ON PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
Photo by Chase Kinney (Unsplash) It is well known that exercise has many health-promoting effects, with improvements of quality of life in a wide range of conditions. Additionally, there is… Read more »