Theory

Ectomorph, mesomorph, endomorph - body types

Every person is born with a specific body type. Knowing your body type will make it easy to gain the necessary muscle mass or get rid of extra pounds. In this article I will tell you how to figure it out yourself...

Mesomorph, endomorph, ectomorph

Can be divided into three types: mesomorph, endomorph, ectomorph. This is one of the simplest and most comprehensive classifications currently existing. Sheldon makes an attempt not only to find criteria for describing the physical parameters of the body, but also to determine...

Muscle fiber types and microperiodization

Consider an athlete who has small muscles that become a limiting factor. For example, a first-class runner who has reached the limit of his development has muscles, although small, but aerobic, he practically does not get tired, but the level...

Ski bindings NNN and SNS: which ones to choose?

Today, there are different types of mounting for cross-country skis, among which there are several basic ones, which we will tell you about in this article. For example, the NNN and NIS systems are mainly used by experienced athletes, but they are also...

Workouts to increase pano: tempo running

Tempo running is one of the key workouts with which you can increase your anaerobic metabolic threshold (ATT), the main physiological indicator that determines athletic performance in middle and long distance running. When...

Muscle structure and types of muscle fibers

Notes based on “Heart rate, lactate and endurance training” (Jansen Peter) A muscle contains different types of muscle fibers. Muscle fibers differ in their functions. Each type of muscle fiber is trained in a specific way. Muscular...