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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.

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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.

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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.