The Sensation of Heat and Cold
Every person is different, and so are their sensations. Not everyone experiences heat and cold the same way. In this article, we’ll look at two questions almost all of us have asked at least once: Why Do I Feel Warm in the Air but Cold in the Water at the Same Temperature? In reality, we […]
Water Temperature and Swimming: Key Facts Explained
-7° At this temperature, salt water with a 10% concentration (10 g of salt per liter) freezes. -2° This is when seawater starts to freeze (for the least salty seas). 0° Fresh water freezes and turns into ice. A person who falls into 0°C water cannot survive more than 30 minutes. 4° This is the […]
Energy Systems: Understanding how they work
Les 3 moteurs Lors d’un effort, d’un déplacement, quand on se lève, que l’on mange et d’une façon générale dès que l’on se déplace, notre corps utilise un “moteur” pour réaliser cette action. Notre organisme en compte 3 différents, et pour simplifier les choses, il est possible de considérer que notre corps dispose de 3 […]
What is VO₂ Max ?
VO₂ max VO₂ max is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can consume in a given time. In other words, it’s the volume of oxygen your muscles can use to produce energy through the aerobic system. VO₂ max measures an individual’s aerobic capacity. It’s expressed in milliliters of oxygen per minute per kilogram of […]
What is Maximum Heart Rate (MHR)?
Maximum Heart Rate Heart rate (HR) is the number of times your heart beats in one minute, measured in beats per minute (bpm). Maximum heart rate (MHR) is the highest number of beats your body can reach when exercising at full effort. Everyone’s MHR is different, and it varies depending on several factors such as: […]
What is the Maximum Aerobic Speed (MAS)?
Maximum Aerobic Speed With the growing popularity of endurance sports, particularly running, the term MAS is being used more and more. MAS stands for Maximum Aerobic Speed. This is the speed at which the body uses the maximum amount of oxygen optimally (and reaches its VO2 max). An athlete can maintain this speed only for […]
The Benefits of Swimming
In recent years, endurance sports like running, trail running, and cycling have exploded in popularity. Thousands of new athletes are discovering these disciplines every year. Swimming is part of this trend too — though growing more slowly — despite being one of the most complete and beneficial, both physically and mentally. (more details here). Swimming: […]
Cramps: Prevention and Treatment
How to get rid of cramps? Unlike a muscle injury or a blow, a cramp cannot be treated with an ice pack or a cryogenic gun, as is sometimes seen in football or rugby. The first thing to do is to stop the current activity immediately, then gently and gradually stretch the contracted muscle until […]
Dealing with Cramps: What Causes Them & How to Prevent Them
What is a cramp? A cramp is a painful, temporary, involuntary contraction of a muscle. It is visible. It affects all or part of a single muscle or a group of muscles that work together (e.g., the calf or finger flexor muscles). No matter when it happens—during a workout, while resting during the day, or […]
Side stitch: Causes and Solutions
What is a side stitch? It is a stabbing abdominal pain that occurs during exercise. This abdominal pain usually appears on the side of the body (under the ribcage, most often on the right and more towards the back). The pain usually occurs suddenly and abruptly during physical effort. However, the location of the pain […]