Movement is a key aspect of human life, and a critical element for the participation of any individual in society. Human movement offers us interaction with the environment, facilitating various day-to-day activities. Globally, the absence or decrease of human movement, manifested in physical inactivity or sedentariness, is currently one of the main risk factors for […]
Recovery is a key element in sports planning, both for high-performance athletes as well as for amateurs. Resting and recovering our body between training sessions allows us to improve our performance, decrease muscle pain, prevent injuries, and generally to feel better when training. Sports performance is achieved thanks to two factors: workload and rest. A […]
In the past, it was believed that running training consisted only of running the greatest number of kilometers and that this type of training was enough to reach an optimal athletic performance. Nowadays, however, specialists recognize that it is crucial for running training to include joint mobility, stability and strength training exercises, along with working […]
In a physical activity such as running, replenishing water and electrolytes lost by sweating is essential for physical performance and for avoiding health problems. When running, body temperature increases as a result of the functioning of your muscles; this temperature is regulated through sweat, which eliminates water and electrolytes, such as sodium. Any significant loss […]
In running, the prevalence of injuries is approximately 50%. This is mainly due to the long distances covered by runners when training and competing, and to the strain imposed upon runners’ bodies by such level of demand. Running is a sport performed on a single plain, unidirectionally, with a high reaction force from the ground, […]
When we run, our body moves fast and repetitively, while we think, listen, look, observe, talk to ourselves, and enjoy. Unfortunately, when any musculoskeletal pain arises, our physical and mental training is interrupted and challenged. Our perceptions when running may change, and it is highly likely for our attention to focus on the area where […]
The Santiago Marathon – which has been held in the streets of the capital of Chile since 1990 – is back after a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic, with a record number of registered runners. The origins of Marathon running in Chile The Santiago Marathon was officially held for the first time in the […]
Can arm movement make us run faster? Does arm movement reduce energy waste when running? Ideally, while running, you should keep our shoulders low and relaxed, your hands also relaxed, without making a fist, and your elbows flexed. Your arms should swing close to your body and heart. While running, your hands should not cross […]
In running, trainers are a widely discussed topic, because it is one of the few items which are necessary to practice this sport and, consequently, choosing the correct trainers is extremely important. For this reason, it is essential for you to properly understand what shoes you should use for running. The design of running shoes […]
If you’re a runner, you understand. You understand the sensation of feeling each stride, of feeling the drive and each beat that facilitates a higher oxygenation to reach the goal. You understand the need for your knees, hips and torso to function in unison, without any discomfort, so that your running is fluid and enjoyable. […]