How to avoid injuries whilst playing sport
Regular physical activity has proven benefits for the cardiovascular system, metabolism and mental health. However, the risk of injury remains...
Physical activity
How to choose a sport that suits your personality and temperament
When someone decides to take up a sport, they usually choose a particular discipline based on advice from friends or...
The effect of sport on cortisol and the entire endocrine system
Cortisol is often referred to as the ‘stress hormone’, which has given rise to numerous stereotypes surrounding it. In popular...
The Effect of Yoga on Flexibility and Joint Mobility
In recent decades, yoga has ceased to be viewed solely as an ancient spiritual practice and has become a subject...
Depression and exercise: can sport be an alternative to therapy
In everyday conversation, people with depressive disorders are often told to ‘just go for a run’ or ‘pull yourself together...
Why consistency in training is more important than intensity
In today’s fitness culture, physical exercise is increasingly viewed through the prism of maximum efficiency. Social media shapes the image...
How to choose the right equipment for home workouts
Buying a piece of exercise equipment is often like playing the lottery: in half the cases, it ends up as...
