The benefits of gemmotherapy on athletes

The benefits of gemmotherapy on athletes

Gemmotherapy is the most recent branch of phytotherapy . It uses young shoots of trees and shrubs . The latter are prepared fresh by direct maceration in water, glycerol and alcohol. Gemmotherapy acts on the whole body. It is mainly used to support and rebalance the body’s dysfunctions : immunity, elimination, circulation, etc. How does gemmotherapy work? The bud is made up of embryonic tissue … Read more

Prepare your body for the effort for winter sports

Prepare your body for winter sports for the effort

Before heading to the mountains and enjoying winter sports and activities , prepare your body. Whether you are an amateur or a professional skier , this step should not be taken lightly. You must allow at least two months before any sporting activity in the mountains to condition your body . And this in order to minimize stiffness in your muscles. So how do you go about … Read more

The role of physical activity in a weight loss program

Physical activity is defined as any body movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles. This contraction causes an increase in energy expenditure above the expenditure for rest. Energy expenditure is the energy cost associated with physical behavior. Reducing a sedentary lifestyle, along with promoting and monitoring regular physical activity, is a basic part of … Read more

The importance of protein in athletes

On average, top athletes have higher protein requirements due to catabolic losses of lean body mass after intense or prolonged aerobic exercise. Exercise also increases calorie expenditure, and amino acids can be used as a source of energy during prolonged exercise, especially if glucose needs are not being met. Current research also indicates that athletes … Read more

Plants for athletes, towards more responsible employment

Plants for athletes, towards more responsible employment

Sport is an integral part of our life and more and more French people practice it regularly, however no sporting activity is without danger and small daily ailments often hamper physical activity. Consequently, there is also an increase in the number of injuries and other pathologies linked to the practice of sport. At the same … Read more