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. […]
Running is a sport with an increasing number of followers, and the occurrence of injuries, in most cases, is caused by incorrect loads, improper training planning, lack of rest, inadequate nutrition, and the use of unsuitable footwear. All of this can lead to an imbalance in the musculoskeletal system. Have you ever felt pain in […]
Eliud Kipchoge, a 37-year-old Kenyan national, is a professional long-distance runner. Initially, he participated in 5,000-meter races, where he reached several world championship finals, became the junior and senior world champion, and obtained 2 medals in the Olympics. In 2012, he shifted his career focus and ran his first half-marathon and, the following year, he […]
On April 19, 1967, Kathrine Switzer, a 20-year-old journalism student, made history by becoming the first woman to officially participate in the Boston Marathon, at a time when men believed that women did not have the ability to run any distance longer than 2.4 km, and when men outright objected to her participation. Nowadays, she’s […]
It is a known fact that practising sports improves your mood, reduces stress, facilitates concentration, improves your physical fitness, boosts your self-esteem, raises your spirits, enhances productivity, prevents cognitive decline, and helps you feel better and become happier, among other benefits. But did you know that practising sports also generates the same hormone that is […]
After pedalling for a long time on a bicycle, have you ever felt backpain or neck pain, or pain in your knees or hips, or noticed that your hands and feet are numb, or simply that you are more tired than usual and feel generally uncomfortable moving? There are several causes for these aches. The […]
The objective of the analysis of human movement is to quantify the function and structure of the muscle-skeletal system during the performance of a specific movement task, through the collection and recording of the movement. This information will help us identify and quantify any alterations or limitations in people’s movement patterns, and achieve the correction […]
It’s a virtual platform created to allow senior citizens to safely perform physical activity, without having to leave their home. The workout routines have been designed by expert physical therapists. Each one of the exercises seeks to improve mobility, coordination, stability, aerobic capacity, and strength, along with preventing the risk of injury. It is very […]