Electrostimulation has long been used in physiotherapy to stimulate muscle activity with the aid of electric current. Today, the electrostimulator has become an essential tool for sportsmen and women involved in bodybuilding. The aim of this device is to reduce the effort required of the heart and the stress placed on the...
Before you start, you should know that herniation mainly concerns the intervertebral discs of the spinal column. Located between the vertebrae, these elastic cushions help absorb the shocks, pressures and stresses of everyday life. They also act as joints, allowing the vertebrae to move in relation to each other....
Whether you're trying to lose weight or gain muscle mass, weight training is the best way to achieve your goal. With the right training, it is quite possible to sculpt your body. However, a poor execution of movements or an inadequate program can quickly cause muscle injuries and therefore a stop...
Arguably the best tool in the bodybuilding world for monitoring and analyzing all aspects of one's diet, the glycemic index (abbreviated GI) makes it possible to precisely define a quality food plan. This index replaces the erroneous notion of slow and fast sugars with more specific and...
Many athletes and bodybuilders are looking to boost their testosterone levels. To achieve this, some resort to unadvisable means, such as taking steroids whose side-effects are dangerous to health. The male hormone par excellence, testosterone is of vital importance for muscle mass gain and...
Deep tissue massage is a massage technique designed to eliminate muscular tension. It provides deep muscle and connective tissue relief to ensure muscle relaxation. This blood-circulation-enhancing method is designed primarily for athletes and top-level sportsmen and women. But there's nothing to stop you from trying it out...
Recent studies tend to show that high levels of inflammation are at the root of many chronic diseases. Chronically high levels of inflammation in the body could be at the root of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis and rheumatism, as well as gastrointestinal problems and many others. This may sound frightening at first, but...
Nowadays, eating healthy has become extremely popular. However, most people who eat a 100 % healthy diet are often disappointed in terms of results. Their diet is often not sustainable in the long run. So what exactly does eating healthy mean? That's what we're going to see in...
In bodybuilding, the neck is probably the most neglected part of the upper body. Yet neck muscles are essential in so many ways. From an aesthetic point of view, having a bull neck makes you look more imposing. In certain sports, such as rugby, American soccer or martial arts, strengthening the...
