What Is The Achilles Tendon? The largest and strongest tendon in the body is the Achilles tendon. Also called the Calcaneal tendon, it is a band of fibrous tissue that connects the heel bone (calcaneum) to the calf muscles. The Achilles tendon helps in the movement called plantar flexion, which is the bending of your […]
What Is Pain Tolerance? Pain is defined as an uncomfortable feeling in response to intense or damaging stimuli. An external stimulus like the pricking of skin, heat, or pressure is detected by the pain receptors. The pain receptors activate the nerve fibers nearby. The nerve fibers send signals through the spinal cord to the brainstem. […]
Resistance training is a form of exercise or physical activity that increases muscle fitness by working an individual muscle or a group of muscles against some external resistance. This results in increased endurance and stamina. Resistance training also helps build muscle power and keeps them toned. The simplest form of resistance training is moving your […]
What Is Metabolic Rate? Metabolism includes all the chemical reactions that occur in the body to maintain a balance. Metabolism is the combination of various functions in your body. The rate at which these processes occur is termed your metabolic rate. The food you eat is broken down and converted into energy. The breakdown of […]
What Is Erythropoietin? Erythropoietin, also known as EPO, is a hormone produced by the kidneys and liver. It is essential for the production of red blood cells (RBCs) that carry oxygen. The kidney cells responsible for producing erythropoietin are sensitive to oxygen levels. They synthesize and release more erythropoietin when they detect low oxygen levels […]
What Is Testosterone? Testosterone is a type of androgen, a group of hormones responsible for male traits and reproductive activity. It is involved in the development of male secondary sexual characteristics, fertility, muscle mass, bone mass, fat distribution, and red blood production. This hormone is produced in the testicles. The ovaries and adrenal glands in […]
Blood Circulation Proper blood circulation is vital for a person’s health. Circulation of blood delivers oxygen and nutrients to all the parts of the body and removes carbon dioxide and other toxins. The circulatory system, also called the cardiovascular system, consists of the heart and blood vessels. With the increase in physical activity, your muscles […]
Muscle growth Our muscles are divided into three major types, which include smooth, cardiac, and skeletal muscles. When people talk about building muscle, it is usually referred to the skeletal muscles. Skeletal muscles are attached to the bones by tendons. Skeletal muscles undergo voluntary movement along with the bones. When the muscles are continually challenged […]
Power is the amount of energy produced per unit of time. Muscle power is the kind of force your muscles exert at high speeds in a given period of time. Any activity that requires speed and high force will need more muscle power. People with high muscle power are stronger, agile, and can handle intensive […]
