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PAIN-FREE DIET

Some nutrients that have been associated with analgesic effects in the body include taurine, arachidonic acid, DHA, vitamins B1, B3, B6, B12 and D, magnesium, zinc and β-carotene. Other dietary con...

SAUNA USE FOR PERFORMANCE

Beyond the relaxing properties of a sauna bath, emerging evidence suggests that sauna bathing has many other health benefits, including increase in muscular mass, reduced risk of high blood pressur...

FOODS FOR BRAIN HEALTH

Research has shown beneficial brain properties from green leafy vegetables, berries, whole grains, fermented foods, tea, coffee, wine, and omega-3 sources such as fatty fish, nuts, and avocados.  W...

REVISE TRAINING ACCORDING TO YOUR MENSTRUAL CYCLE FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE

Ovulation is the phase with the highest energy levels being the best time for higher-intensity workouts, such as weight training, HIIT workouts, running and sprinting. At the same time, menstruatio...

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU ARE OMEGA-3 DEFICIENT

Omega-3 is present in vegetable oils and marine fish such as mackerel, salmon, sardine, herring. The symptoms of omega-3 deficiency include: scaly skin, brittle nails, lightening of hair and loss,...

BEST LIFESTYLE HACKS FOR INJURY RECOVERY

The tools to make the process of recovering from an injury as fast and safe as possible include getting between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night, distributing your protein evenly throughout the da...

PREVENTION FOR MOST COMMON INJURIES ACCORDING TO COACHES, ATHLETES AND DOCTORS

Causes of injuries include inadequate sport technique, inadequate nutrition and the belief that athletes must tolerate pain, and there also external causes like overtraining, inadequate surface and...

CAN THE PALEO DIET AFFECT YOUR PERFORMANCE?

Studies have pointed out certain advantages and disadvantages for physically active individuals who wish to adopt the paleo diet. It may be a great solution for fat loss and has potential performan...

DIFFERENT MEDITATION STYLES ARE BENEFICIAL TO SPECIFIC SPORT TYPES

If your practice requires you to concentrate on a specific point to achieve your goal—let's think of acrobatics or performing a handstand—you may want to incorporate focussed attention meditation (...