Designs for Health

MAY 11, 2023

In vitro and animal models suggest that curcumin may reduce the accumulation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) — compounds formed endogenously within the conditions of dysregulated blood sugar or oxidative stress. AGEs can also be obtained exogenously through certain foods.

Endurance

Informed Practitioner in Sport

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

There are also various different facets of talent, encompassing physical, physiological, cognitive, and psychosocial components. Another common basis for talent identification and selection involves evaluating physical attributes and physiological capacities. SELECTING BY PHYSICAL AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE METRICS.?

Physiology

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

People with disabilities are three times more likely to experience secondary health conditions like diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. Assess your space using the accessibility checker (see below for options). One in four adults in the U.S. The need for access to health and wellness programs is great.

Fitness

Teen Health 101

MAY 22, 2022

Introduction: Emergency Medical (ER) Physicians are physicians involved in assessing a patient’s condition and making immediate decisions to care for a patient in order to prevent death or worsening of the condition ( , AMA ). Edited by: Fauzia Haque, Editor; Elias Azizi, Editor in Chief.

Physiology

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This means that improving your aerobic capacity doesn’t only improve your “cardio” conditioning. Enhancing aerobic capacity can improve blood, oxygen, and nutrient flow to working muscles between sets of resistance training or sprint work. Improving blood flood may also help improve flexibility and mobility.

Physical Fitness

Teen Health 101

JULY 6, 2022

As a neurodegenerative condition, the role of inflammatory and immune responses are significant in the progression of AD. Endpoints are difficult to determine as measures of cognitive performance are less robust than biochemical or physiological measures. proteinopathies in Alzheimer disease and other conditions. Nature reviews.

Conditioning

First Beat

MARCH 6, 2025

Selecting the right physiological monitoring tool can significantly impact how athletes train, recover, and perform. This article highlights the essential features to look for when evaluating physiological monitoring tools, helping you choose a solution that aligns with your goals and supports athlete success.

Physiology

First Beat

APRIL 15, 2025

Simply put, it is how the body reacts physiologically to the workload of a certain session. Two athletes performing the same session may experience drastically different physiological responses. a light drill vs. a tough conditioning block) impacts how athletes feel. Where external load (distance covered, sprints made, etc.,

Conditioning

First Beat

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In this article, guest writer and Firstbeat client Konstantinos Stratakis discusses the role of off-season conditioning in team sports, including balancing sports-specific and non-specific conditioning like HIIT. Konstantinos is a certified performance and sports scientist, as well as a strength and conditioning specialist.

Conditioning

First Beat

MARCH 7, 2025

Why Team Heart Rate Monitoring Alone Isnt Enough Heart rate (HR) monitoring is a key tool for sports coaches to assess athlete performance. This is where Firstbeat Sports comes in, going beyond traditional HR tracking to optimize each athletes physiological condition. a session or drill) for 30s, 60s, and 120s.

Physiology

First Beat

JANUARY 24, 2025

Strength and conditioning coaches, sports scientists, and team managers must balance training loads, track recovery, monitor injuries, and analyze performance dataall to ensure athletes deliver their best results. Assessing recovery , helping coaches identify when an athlete needs rest to prevent injuries or burnout.

Coaching

Designs for Health

APRIL 24, 2025

In contrast, the physiological role of vaginal microbiota-associated SCFAs is less well understood. Hypoestrogenic conditions may increase the risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease. By reducing intestinal permeability, SCFAs play a protective role in mitigating systemic inflammation. jensenii and L.

Obesity