Physical exercise is not just a mechanical stimulus on the muscle. It is an integrated biological stressor, with simultaneous impact on the metabolic, endocrine, nervous, and immune systems. The response to exercise depends on intensity, duration and the organism's internal context, and this context, in the female body, varies cyclically. Ignoring the menstrual cycle is...
Physical exercise not only benefits cardiovascular and muscular health, but also plays a fundamental role in regulating inflammation and strengthening the immune system. One of the main reasons for this positive effect lies in the release of interleukin-6 (IL-6) by the muscles during physical activity. How Exercise Reduces...
Incorporating more physical activity into everyday life doesn't require radical changes or complex routines. Small adjustments to everyday life can have a significant impact on physical health, emotional balance and the body's ability to adapt. Regular movement contributes not only to physical fitness, but also to regulating the nervous system,...
Many people want to change habits that they know aren't good for them. It could be their diet, their sleep, the way they deal with stress or their lack of movement. Despite this awareness, change doesn't always happen. The idea that “you just have to want to” to change a habit is common, but it rarely corresponds to the experience...
Clinical Pilates plays a vital role in the recovery process. Clinical exercise not only helps prevent the development of breast cancer and various other diseases, but also plays a vital role in the recovery process. The American Cancer Association recommends that patients resume physical activity immediately after...
Good health is possible without structured training, but not without movement. Mobility and strength exercises, such as weight training, are important for overall health; however, if you had to choose just one physical activity to practise throughout your life, walking would undoubtedly be one of the most complete options...
Increased urbanisation has been associated with significant changes in the physical and mental health of the population. Life in urban contexts, marked by accelerated rhythms, continuous exposure to artificial stimuli and less contact with natural environments, can contribute to higher levels of stress, fatigue and functional imbalances. Human beings evolved in...
What is Wolff's Law and the adaptation of bone tissue Wolff's Law, proposed by the German anatomist Julius Wolff in 1892, describes the ability of bone tissue to adapt to the mechanical loads to which it is exposed. According to this principle, the structure of bone tends to change over...
Physical inactivity is currently recognised as one of the main public health challenges. According to data from the World Health Organisation, the percentage of sedentary or inactive adults is between 60% and 85% in several countries. Modern lifestyles, characterised by long periods of sitting and...
