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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND CANCER
The World Health Organization defines physical activity as any bodily movement produced by the musculoskeletal system that requires...
Valentina Colombo
May 7, 20242 min read
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EXERCISE AND TYPE 2 DIABETES
In a previous article, I talked about how physical activity is a panacea not only for healthy people, but for those suffering from...
Valentina Colombo
Feb 28, 20244 min read
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EXERCISE AND TYPE 1 DIABETES
Training is a pleasure for body and mind, but, unlike healthy individuals, type 1 diabetics need extra care when it comes to organizing...
Valentina Colombo
Feb 1, 20245 min read
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DIABETES AND EXERCISE
Scientific literature has widely demonstrated that exercising has huge health benefits: body weight management, prevention of...
Valentina Colombo
Jan 25, 20244 min read
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HOW TO BENCH PRESS SAFELY
The bench press is one of the most popular exercises in the gym and together with squats and deadlifts it is considered a fundamental...
Valentina Colombo
Jan 17, 20243 min read
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GET BACK TO TRAINING AFTER THE FLU
With the arrival of winter, evenings spent with a nice cup of steaming hot chocolate in hand, perched under a soft blanket watching our...
Valentina Colombo
Jan 8, 20244 min read
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HOW TO PREVENT INJURIES IN SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING
In a previous article I talked about the injuries that most frequently occur in those who practice skiing and snowboarding. If you missed...
Valentina Colombo
Dec 11, 20233 min read
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MOST FREQUENT INJURIES IN SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING
An injury in the snow is definitely something that every winter sports enthusiast would like to avoid. In this article I will reference a...
Valentina Colombo
Nov 28, 20234 min read
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THIS IS NOT YOU
Only the strong will survive, the weak will die, it is the law of the jungle, there is no room for the weak! You don't really believe...
Valentina Colombo
Nov 19, 20234 min read
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HOW TO GET READY FOR THE SKI SEASON
While we are enjoying the crisp temperatures and golden hues of autumn, there are those like me who have already started dusting off...
Valentina Colombo
Nov 14, 20232 min read
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HOW TO TRAIN FOR SKI SEASON
Are you excited for the arrival of the ski season? I can't wait for it, but before hitting the slopes let's talk about strength and...
Valentina Colombo
Nov 7, 20233 min read
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HOW TO SQUAT SAFELY
It is scientifically proven that resistance training (weightlifting) brings many benefits to our body, both physical (e.g. improves...
Valentina Colombo
Oct 17, 20235 min read
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HOW TO IMPROVE POSTURE IN THE OFFICE
Muscle strengthening, prevention of back and neck pain, posture improvement and even weight loss are just some of the huge benefits that...
Valentina Colombo
Sep 4, 20235 min read
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VISUALISE IT AND TAKE ACTION NOW!
Picture: Netflix Dreaming of achieving a goal helps to give shape to one's desires, but these thoughts must then be made concrete. You...
Valentina Colombo
Jul 28, 20235 min read
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FOOD: OUR ENERGY SOURCE
Looking at the label of any food on sale in the supermarket, you immediately notice a table showing the nutritional values, i.e. the...
Valentina Colombo
Jun 13, 20233 min read
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PERIODIZATION
A successful training program requires systematic, logical and meticulous planning. The coach's ability lies right here, in identifying...
Valentina Colombo
May 29, 20233 min read
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EXERCISES, RECOVERING AND PERIODIZATION
Frequency and individuality are factors that must be considered when planning strength training. However, Israelel et al. (2015) state...
Valentina Colombo
May 29, 20233 min read
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HOW TO IMPROVE ANKLE MOBILITY
How many times have you heard “I can't squat because my ankle mobility doesn't allow me to?” Limited dorsiflexion adversely affects...
Valentina Colombo
May 16, 20234 min read
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IKIGAI: FIND HAPPINESS THROUGH PURPOSE
I'm currently on a flight home from my second trip to Japan, a wonderful country! It is so incredible that I start thinking it's in some...
Valentina Colombo
May 11, 20233 min read
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HOW TO PREVENT THE TIME ZONE SYNDROME
You are coming back from a few weeks' trip overseas and you can't wait to get back to training. Perhaps you are among the lucky ones who...
Valentina Colombo
May 11, 20234 min read
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