A big part of the motivation that drives many people to start exercising is to burn fat. Of course, the purpose of fat burning can be for cosmetic purposesBut it is no less true that in a society as accustomed to accumulating cholesterol and carbohydrates as ours, exercise to burn fat is also a necessity …
Exercise is one of the habits we should all incorporate into our daily lives, Because its health benefits are numerous: it helps us reduce stress, improves our cardiovascular health, our immune system and increases our self-esteem. Many people, in addition, also exercise to achieve a leaner and more toned body. In this way, it is …
Stretching exercises are useful before and after a strenuous exercise routine. But also by themselves, they help to gain strength and relieve joint pain. Whether you are just starting to exercise or have been doing it for a while, knowing the main stretching exercises will make you feel better and more relaxed. let’s review then …
Obesity and overweight are growing problems in our society. It’s not just an aesthetic thing: there is a direct relationship between being overweight and an increased likelihood of suffering from health problems of varying severity. This is why keeping the weight within healthy limits (avoiding both excesses and deficits) is a matter of great relevance …
Managing a group is always a complicated task, but the difficulty increases as the age of the group in question decreases. In football or sport in general, we see every weekend that a recurring call from the coaches to this boss is usually the cry; not only to convey instructions, but also to correct, motivate …
Exercise is one of the best habits that we can adopt because it brings many benefits to our health in all respects. However, it doesn’t matter what type of exercise you do and what you eat; the time factor must also be taken into account. Faced with this question, some people ask themselves the question: …
First of all, I would like to introduce this one new sport which nowadays has become fashionable. 5 advantages and 5 disadvantages of ‘Crossfit’ “Crossfit”, although it seems a new and revolutionary practice, has been training for decades in highly demanded individual sports such as athletics or in contact sports such as boxing. Crossfit is …
Sports psychology not only does he care about an athlete’s performance when he is active; it is also present during the sports injury. In recent years, due to the professionalization of some sports, the number of published studies in this field has increased. This has drawn attention to both injury prevention and its treatment and …
The vast majority of professional athletes have had to deal with setbacks or situations in their athletic careers that lowered their level of athletic performance. One of these situations is the appearance of stress, anxiety during the competition period. In these cases, overcoming these setbacks is essential to achieving athletic goals. How it affects stress …
Exercise is one of the activities that gives the most sensations to our body and to our physical and mental well-being, which is why playing sports brings many benefits. Experts recommend doing moderate physical activity at least 3 times a week; otherwise, we run the risk of sedentary lifestyles and other problems. However, Excessive exercise …
One of the many factors that influence the performance of any sport is concentration. In addition, this process has acquired over the years of crucial importance to achieve great sporting success. We are talking about conquering championships, medals and world records; athletes who have managed to reach the top of any sport have managed to …
In any sport, there are situations where the importance of the psychological aspect becomes really noticeable. Sanctions are a good example of such situations. At a time when players need to initiate penalties, they usually feel under pressure, especially if the penalties are decisive in a team’s standing in a league. Feeling under pressure is …
One of the most common reasons people decide to join the gym is the goal of losing body and shedding those extra “pounds.” Sport is healthy, it improves our well-being, it produces many benefits both physically and psychologically and is also ideal for a slim figure. Unfortunately, misinformation and false myths can lead people to …
Healthy habits related to sport and exercise are accessible to all; it’s about proposing-introducing these changes into the routine and finding the physical activity that best suits our tastes. In this article we will see how to get used to running, An exercise routine that can dramatically improve our quality of life. We’ll go over …
Coaching is a discipline that has become very fashionable in recent years. And although it receives some criticism, if the professional who applies it is well trained, it can provide excellent results for the personal, professional, educational and athletic development of people. Today we are going to talk about sports coaching, 1st proposal that maximizes …
Many people join the gym to improve their cardiovascular health, gain muscle or have a movie body. However, there are other positive effects that we can get with regular physical activity, such as psychological benefits. Psychological benefits of sport: exercise is healthy for the mind! Over the past decades, researchers have discovered how to practice …
Exercise brings many benefits to our health, both physical and psychological. However, many people simply decide to engage in programmed physical activity to improve their fitness. Despite this, the practice of physical exercise should always focus on well-being and with the aim of improving our overall health. The reality of training your abs The abs …
Physical activity has been scientifically proven to provide many health benefits for people. Whether it is because of cardio or weight training, our body will remarkably appreciate the practice of sport.. However, this latter form of training (with weights) is usually only associated with people looking to improve their body aesthetics, and in the eyes …
There are several key psychological aspects for an athlete to be good at what he or she does. The self-confidence that one has in oneself and in situations, motivation, stress, level of activation, emotional regulation and attention, are the most important. I will talk about the latter in today’s article. All these psychological variables exert …
There are many who believe that there are secrets, shortcuts or keys to maximum performance, which brings us closer to our most coveted successes. For all of these people this article is a way of thinking the secrets behind the word performance itself, In its etymological origins. What do we mean by high performance? Yield …
Goal setting is a strategy that helps control important psychological aspects affecting an athlete’s performance, such as mindfulness control, self-confidence or motivation. Setting realistic but ambitious goals is one of the basic methodological keys of sports psychology. For this, and taking into account the season, training sessions or matches, the coach must decide what goals …
Recently, in public health, a sedentary lifestyle has been proposed as an important factor in the occurrence of various chronic diseases, as well as in the increase of psychological distress. As a result, some countries have promoted policies that strengthen lifestyles based on physical activity. That is to say, exercising daily is one of the …
At a time when the cult of the image becomes more and more evident, it is unfortunately easy for us to get used to the inappropriate behavioral reactions of friends, acquaintances, etc. This worship involves, in part, associate our self-esteem with our physical imageAnd since that doesn’t always correspond to the ideal tax gap for …
Mindfulness, or mindfulness, is a state of mind oriented towards the present moment which is not only effective in treating underlying mood disorders in elite athletes, but it makes it easier for them because they really know how to do it. Mindfulness in sport as a mental state Great athletes can develop difficulties that lead …
How do muscles work? How many muscles would you say we have in the human body? In this article, in addition to answering these and other questions, you will see explained what is a muscle contraction and what are the different types of muscle contraction that exist. Here you will also find examples of each, …
Warming up is one of the most important phases of exercising. Thanks to it, our muscles and our circulatory system are ready to assume a higher energy expenditure than usual, thanks to the mediation of the endocrine system and its hormonal regulation. However, it should be noted that there are several types of sports warm-ups …
Injury is an experience that sooner or later all athletes go through. However, these physical conditions can sometimes become a big problem if they occur on a recurring basis or if they affect other aspects of our game. This is why it is often sought after. psychological counseling to overcome injuriesBut how can our mental …
