To know more: glycemic index values Glycemic Load The glycemic load (GL) is an index which, in addition to representing the quality of carbohydrates (GI), also considers their quantity. Therefore, a pound of pasta that contains approximately 74 grams of medium glycemic index carbohydrates will increase blood sugar levels more than a banana that has…
Concentration curl is a one-joint exercise Concentration curl: Execution The starting position sees the athlete seated with legs apart, the right elbow extended and resting on the inside of the leg near the right knee. The shoulder is internally rotated so that the right arm points towards the left thigh. The dumbbell grip is supine. The wrist is…
The Inclined Bench Supination Dumbbell Curl exercise is also known as Inclined bench biceps curl, Inclined bench arm curl Type Of Exercise Curl with dumbbells in supination on an inclined bench is a one-joint exercise Incline Bench Supination Dumbbell Curl: Execution The starting position sees the athlete seated on a bench inclined between 50° and 75°, with…
The Scott Bench Supination Dumbbell Curl exercise is also known as Preacher curl with dumbell, Preacher’s Bench Dumbbell Curl Type of Exercise Scott’s bench supinated dumbbell curl is a one-joint exercise Starting position 1) Sitting on the Scott bench, elbows supported and back straight. 2) Chest resting on the upper part of the bench, shoulder blades adducted….
The inclined bench cable crossover exercise is also known as the inclined bench cable crossover Type Of Exercise Crosses on incline bench with cables is a One-joint/accessory exercise Variants Incline bench presses with dumbbells Crosses On Incline Bench To Cables: Execution The starting position sees the athlete seated on a bench inclined at 20° and 45°, with…
Training , nutrition and supplementation (in that order) are the “key” factors for optimizing muscle growth . Muscle growth is the result of functional metabolic adaptation in response to specific strength training . More precisely, it is an anabolic process of increase in skeletal muscle tissue , recognizable as an implement of the mass ( weight ) and dimensions (volume, circumferences ) of the muscle groups concerned. An effective training stimulus intervenes…
Cortisol is a steroid chemical mediator produced by the adrenal glands . Also called stress hormone , it is synthesized and released mainly in “critical” conditions (e.g. fasting, prolonged efforts, mentally hyper-demanding situations, etc.), with the aim of maintaining or restoring homeostasis variations . It is no coincidence that any event capable of disturbing cellular or organic homeostasis is considered by the body…
In this short article we will try to offer some useful advice to switch from walking to running in the safest and least traumatic way .Before starting, it is good to specify a fundamental concept: we are not all the same and, in the light of this great truth, not all of us are “made to run “. Apart…
Things What is Circuit Training? For many, circuit training (circuit training or circuit training) is an ideal type of workout to combine weight loss and toning. However, the characteristics of this method are much more numerous, many of which are advantageous, even if with some critical points that should not be underestimated; we will go into further detail later…
A Little Clarity On These Terms Maybe you didn’t know that: About 25% of deaths from chronic diseases are caused by a sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical activity. Physical activity is an independent factor for human health: it means that physical activity alone is able to decrease the risk of mortality from any disease….
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