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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
Image by Skeeze (Pixabay) It is mostly accepted that running a marathon is a physical challenge, and even more running an ultramarathon, although the physiological effects of running distances longer… Read more »
Photo by Matt Lee in Unsplash The pelvic floor is a structure composed of muscles and connective tissue, underneath the pelvis, and whose function is separate the pelvic cavity and… Read more »
Photo by Pexels in Pixabay Exercise-induced muscle damage occurs after unaccustomed exercise. It was firstly described in 1902 as a delayed muscle soreness being already suggested that it was caused… Read more »
