Everything you need to know before getting on the rowing machine in the gym

Of all the cardiovascular training machines available within a gymnasium, possibly the most complete is the rowing machine, since in addition to the cardiovascular work itself it will also allow us to perform strength work , both upper and lower train.

However, this machine has to its credit that it requires an adequate technique of use, since a bad position or poor execution of the movement could easily cause an injury with the passage of time.

Collagen supplements for the joints: why it is better that you spend your money on something else

The collagen supplements, alone or combined with other magnesium and vitamins, are a hit, especially in the sector of sports supplements. In theory they help maintain and recover tendons and muscles, especially in the joints.

That being the case, who would not want to take advantage of their properties? The problem is that, as often happens, it is not like that. It is not like that at all . Collagen supplements have not proven their supposed benefits and in fact their mechanism of action is scientifically incorrect. We explain why.

The debate about running that has been open for more than a century: is it beneficial or harmful to your health?

To this day we have (or should have) the need to exercise fully internalized as part of the care we give our body and our health . And it’s nothing new: since antiquity , moderate physical activity as one of the pillars to enjoy vitality and resistance to diseases.

But this relationship between health and sport, especially speaking of athletics and running, has lived its plus and minus throughout history.

This is all that happens in your body when you use steroids

Just as to lose weight there are slow but safe methods, such as a healthy and balanced diet, and shortcuts that can be unhealthy (in addition to ineffective in the medium term), such as undergoing very restrictive diets, also in the field of muscle building there are traps what one can do to get more results in less time.

One of those tricks is the use of anabolic steroids , substances and medications that help to gain muscle mass . But what are they and exactly how do they work? And what is equally important: what can be its side effects?

The benefits of HIIT beyond fat burning

HIIT or training at high intensity intervals is well known as the most effective method to burn fat , however, its benefits go further and today we show you other advantages of working with HIIT routines to get fit.

Promotes muscle gain and muscle power

A study conducted with athletes last year evaluated changes in muscle power levels before and after performing a HIIT training for six weeks and the conclusions were very positive, finding in addition to power gain that is the strength-muscle speed ratio, an increase in free testosterone levels .

This is how Pilates helps you become a better runner

If you are a runner and you are looking for another activity with which to complement your workouts, it is a good idea to take a look at the Pilates classes and studies that are near your home. Remember that running is not just running , and that the specific work of strength, joint mobility and career technique is essential to improve your brands and to run safely.

Passing heat does not compensate: Bikram Yoga has the same benefits as other types of Yoga (and more risks)

The Yoga is one of the most fashionable activities in recent years: every time we find more offer classes in both gyms and studios or even different types of associations. And the fact is that the practice of Yoga brings us many benefits for our body and for our mind ( many of them scientifically proven ) and it is an activity that can be practiced by anyone (with their proper progressions and regressions in the postures) regardless of their age, sex or physical condition.

Five stigmatized foods that really are good for your health

Throughout the years when certain foods have been mentioned, we have always taken our hands to the head or they have always been seen as foods to avoid in our diet. The truth is that in the collective feeling these foods occupy a lower position and therefore it is important that we take into account that they are not as bad as they think . Our mission with this post is to end with the stigma of these foods.

Excess calories, excess cholesterol, too much sugar, you should not eat at certain times … These have been some of the statements that we have tired of listening to over time about certain foods. Many of them are totally unfounded or the result of studies that have become obsolete in many cases.

The great war in the science of nutrition on weight loss: low-fat diets vs low-carbohydrate diets

Good morning and welcome to the January cost, those weeks that follow the Christmas holidays and that are felt in your pocket and on the scale. It is the time to lose weight par excellence, the time to propose it as a goal for the new year.

Put to make that effort (lose weight is not easy, and keep it even less), it is best to do so based on what science has shown that works . Of course this is not always easy because some things have not been unequivocally demonstrated so far and the supporters of some ideas and others defend yours as the most appropriate, healthy or effective.