Training Articles - Physiology
- Elevation Training - Does it work?
Matthew Rowe looks at the use of elevation training and how it may help improve athletic performance.
- Body Composition Monitors
Omron's new body composition monitors provide major support towards reaching personal weight and fitness goals.
- How to Boost Your Metabolism
Sally Perkins explains how to boost your metabolism for optimal health and fitness.
- Recombinant protein expression methods
The message that is coded by messenger RNA can then be translated into a protein. The translation is when proteins are synthesized depending on a sequence that is specified in the messenger RNA.
- The best way to develop your athlete's
Energy Pathways
Advice on the body's energy pathways and how to develop them.
- Get to know your muscle fibres
The major structural, physical, biochemical and energetic characteristics of muscles.
- It is all in the shape
An overview of the three body types - Endomorph, Mesomorph and Ectomorph.
- Improve Your Flexibility
Here are some of the best mobility exercises that will not take a lot of time and benefit any person's athletic performance.
- Exercise and Asthma
Regular exercise can help improve asthma symptoms in the long run by helping a patient’s lungs work better, boosting their immune system to keep colds at bay, and regulating weight to reduce the chances of asthma attacks.
- Men and Low Energy
A look at the possible causes of low energy levels in men and how they can be improved.
- Low Testosterone
Men start facing low levels of testosterone in their 40's, and as they enter their 50's, they will experience reduced libido, decreased muscle mass, the decline in energy, weight surplus, impotence, and anaemia. The decrease in testosterone levels is a natural part of ageing. However, several testosterone treatments are available that can help men restore low levels.
- Use Cardio to Lose Weight
Cardiovascular exercise is important for overall health and fitness, and when it is done correctly, it can help burn fat and shed excess weight. Read on to learn more about what you can do to change your cardio workouts and ensure they help you reach your weight loss goals.
- Regular Exercise
Sally Perkins explains why regular exercise is right for your heart.
- How to increase your Testosterone Levels
John Hawthorne explains how to increase your Testosterone Levels supported by up to date research on the best way to boost your T-Levels naturally.
- Lactate - what is it?
An overview of the body's energy systems and the foe of all endurance athletes - Lactic Acid.
- The Truth about stretching
A review of the research work conducted on static and dynamic stretching.
- Adaptation of bone to exercise
An explanation of how exercise is beneficial to bone development.
- Pronation, Supination and choosing the
right footwear
An overview of the foot conditions, prevention and treatment of pronation and supination.
- Physiology and injury prevention
How an understanding of physiology can help keep you injury-free.
- How to lose fat without losing
muscle
The secret to losing fat without losing muscle starts with not being too aggressive or extreme with reducing carbohydrates.
- Keep Kids off of Machines!
The reasons why we should limit the use of machine-based training with young athletes.
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