by Vitruve Team | Jul 27, 2021 | Strength and science
In this week’s entry, we will focus on a health parameter, including a health parameter that can indicate the risk of cardiovascular disease: blood pressure (1). Blood pressure indicates how much our blood compresses the arteries when it leaves the heart (systolic...
by Vitruve Team | Jun 14, 2021 | Strength and science
Warm up exercise guide for athletes The warm-up is just as important as the main part of the workout. Its duration is not fixed and will depend on the session or test that we are going to carry out, giving the paradox that the shorter the effort, the longer and more...
by Rubrs_Go | May 29, 2021 | Entrenamieinto de fuerza y ciencia, Strength and science
Muscle mass gain and strength gain are one of the most sought-after qualities by those who want to see the best physique, achieve better marks in their respective sports modalities or improve their health. You may have tried different types of workouts, but you...
by Unai Pérez de Arriluca | Apr 10, 2021 | Strength and science
In recent decades, the stress of large cities, the socio-political conditions of our country and an economy that falters every two by three, has caused society to experience certain behavioral and emotional changes that can affect the quality of Athletes Sleep. Sleep...
by Vitruve Team | Mar 19, 2021 | Strength and science
Muscle hypertrophy is a physiological process that results from a mechanical stimulus, during which the contractile elements enlarge and the extracellular matrix expands to support growth. It should not be confused with muscle hyperplasia, the process that results in...
by Unai Pérez de Arriluca | Mar 19, 2021 | Entrenamieinto de fuerza y ciencia, Strength and science
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. However, what benefits can...
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