Warm and sultry weather can discourage us from activity and if we are not lucky enough to afford a well-deserved holiday at the seaside and take long swims, the risk is that summer will become the perfect excuse to remain inactive. For running, playing tennis or soccer is too hot. The ideal activity on holiday … Continua a leggere
When practicing sports, both amateur and competitive, even in summer, it is important to follow certain training. Although the goal is to play soccer with friends, play beach volleyball on the beach, or play twice as much tennis on holiday, getting physically trained means avoiding injuries and trauma. “Although in sport, injuries can have many … Continua a leggere
For many, summer means time for sports or physical activity, especially on holiday, at the seaside and on the sand. Beach tennis, beach volleyball, beach soccer and even beach rugby are some of the many activities that Italians practice on holiday. Speaking of knees, many of these activities, even if practiced only in summer, are … Continua a leggere
Running is good for the heart but also for the muscular-osteoarticular system. Good news are in for those who have avoided practicing this healthy sport for fear of damaging their skeleton. The most recent research (the latest of which appeared on Nature) has shown that the spine benefits more from regular running than from sedentary … Continua a leggere
Running is not just a matter of legs and lungs. A fundamental muscle group that should not be overlooked is the body of the abdomen muscles. Its muscle tone must be maintained or strengthened, if necessary, with specific exercises or also with the help of other sports: “They are muscles stabilizing the pelvis and lower … Continua a leggere
Backache is one of the most common conditions in the general population. In many cases low back pain is associated with the hernia of the disc, a condition in which the gelatinous material that forms the core of the disc itself comes out by pressing against the fibrous ring that surrounds it. If sedentariness is … Continua a leggere
A very important exercise for cardio-vascular and muscular wellbeing, that may seem like a child’s play for someone is rope jumping. It is part of boxing players training, but one that could be included in the routine of many people who dedicate themselves to physical activity. What are its benefits? We discuss this topic … Continua a leggere
Technically, it is called the iliotibial band syndrome; however, it is more commonly known as runner’s knee. Runner’s knee is one of the most common injuries that occurs in individuals dedicated to racing, among other active sports: “In addition to swimmers, cyclists and triathletes who run and ride bicycles are also at risk. However, the … Continua a leggere