Generation Stress: Why Massage Therapy is on the Rise Stress is a global, human condition, and it isn’t always bad. In fact, in tense moments – like avoiding a car accident – stress is an enormous helper. It diverts much needed adrenaline and cortisol away from the digestive system to give our senses a boost.
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Protein intake for athletes From requirements to optimum adaptation Opinion on the role of protein in promoting athletic performance is divided along the lines of how much aerobic-based versus resistance-based activity the athlete undertakes. Athletes seeking to gain muscle mass and strength are likely to consume higher amounts of dietary protein than their endurance-trained counterparts.
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Taekwondo training and its physiological effects The purpose of this taekwondo study was to investigate the change of heart rate, oxygen consumption, blood lactate in resting phase, and post exercise recovering phase at 5 min, 30 min and 60 min after a total 10-week period including training and competition phases. Development of advanced strength training
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Emergency Management – General Guidelines for First Aid These guidelines are applicable to adults, children and infants Priorities in an emergency Early recognition is a key step in initiating early management of an emergency situation. In all emergencies, the rescuer should: • assess the situation quickly •
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Creatine for post-weight training recovery – or save your money? Creatine is an amino acid that helps to supply energy to all cells in the body, primarily the muscles, and can be found in foods such as red meat and fish. Creatine is also available in a supplement form, and can be taken by ingesting
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