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...
High-performance sport places high demands on the musculoskeletal and neuromotor system, requiring higher levels of strength, power, endurance, coordination and motor control. Small deficits in movement, stability or neuromuscular control can jeopardise sporting performance and significantly increase the risk of injury. In this context, Clinical Pilates has been taking on...
Sports massage is a practice that is gaining more and more popularity among professional and amateur athletes. Whether you're a dedicated runner, a keen footballer or just someone who likes to keep active, sports massage can be a valuable tool for improving your performance and preventing injuries. In this article,...
Taking part in sporting competitions involves significant physical and mental demands. After a competitive effort, recovery plays a central role in the body's adaptation to the imposed loads, influencing tolerance to subsequent training, fatigue management and the continuity of sports practice over time. Post-competition recovery must therefore be...
Sport occupies a central place in the lives of many people, from high-performance athletes to amateur practitioners. Practising sport involves repeated physical stimuli, high loads and specific demands that vary depending on the sport, the intensity of the training and the time of the season. These demands can be associated with a greater risk of injury...
Running is one of the oldest forms of movement associated with human beings. From an evolutionary point of view, the ability to run is thought to have played an important role in adapting to the environment, particularly in obtaining food and responding to threatening situations. With the development of human societies, this motor skill...
Running is a widely practised activity, but it imposes repeated loads and a significant impact on the musculoskeletal system. Although it may seem simple, running consistently requires adequate preparation, not only on a cardiovascular level, but also in terms of movement control, stability and the ability of tissues to adapt to impact....
I'm sure you've heard of Pilates. The Pilates method is fashionable and increasingly popular as a regular practice. But have you heard of Clinical Pilates? Do you know the differences between Pilates and Clinical Pilates? Clinical Pilates: the evolution of the traditional Pilates method Pilates is a method developed by Joseph...
