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Food has become in recent years one of the most developed sciences of our time. 50 years ago the way of feeding was condemned by the work that was developed, the place where it was lived and the time of year. Thus, for example, the same was not eaten in a province of southern Spain …

Sport psychology is a specialty focused on improving performance through the different existing cognitive-behavioral methodologies. Over time it has not had a great presence in the preparation of elite athletes or amateurs. Relegated to the background, psychological treatment has not been the basis of any coach. However, with the passage of time and with the …

What is strength training Strength training and its impact on so-called performance in endurance sports have long been controversial. The training of maximum strength and explosive force allows the same exercise to be achieved more times or to increase the maximum weight that can be obtained in a single exercise. In this sense, strength training …

In recent years, we have been able to see how sports are affected by outdated fashion.  Sometimes certain training trends become popular but will be forgotten after a few months, while  others continue over time. In recent years, trends such as CrossFit, Aerobics/ Calisthenics, or high intensity interval training have become more prominent, and many …

Physical exercise has become an exceptional strategy for improving people’s quality of life and extending life expectancy (1). In addition, physical exercise provides a number of benefits that are similar to any type of drug, be it an antidepressant or an anti-inflammatory. In today’s world, physical exercise is part of the daily routine of a …

Abstract: Altitude training is something that the vast majority of society is unaware of. If you follow cycling, you know that athletes who live in Colombia, Bolivia or Peru usually have very good personal records in cycling. This is partly because they have grown up at an altitude well above average. This increase in altitude …

Exercise has become one of the main variables that determine the current and future health status of the population (1, 2). In the same way, nutrition is presented as a key in the longevity process and in the physical and metabolic well-being of our society (3, 4). This “new” science aims to analyze the effect …

The front squat is one of the most repeated exercises in gyms and boxing. CrossFit has made this type of exercise trendy and many people every day place the bar above the clavicle, bend their elbows and place their fingers under the bar.   What benefits can this exercise bring? Is it safe to do …

 What are the Velocity Zones of VBT Training? Specific velocity zones of VBT Training for strength and conditioning is recognized as an effective method of velocity-based training that improves your performance, as it often results in increased muscle strength, hypertrophy, power output, velocity, and local muscular endurance. Regarding strength training, we are concerned with the …