TESTOSTERONE : tutte le informazioni sul testosterone Testosterone : l'ormone maschile per eccellenza. Leggere anche l'articolo relativo all'impotenza. Il testosterone è un ormone steroide del gruppo androgeno prodotto soprattutto dalle cellule di Leydig nei testicoli e, in minima parte, il testosterone è sintetizzato nella corteccia surrenale. È presente anche nella donna, ma come prodotto intermedio nella sintesi degli estrogeni. Contribuisce a garantire la fertilità, in quanto agisce sulla maturazione degli spermatozoi nei testicoli. Secondo gli scienziati il livello di testosterone cala anno dopo anno. Così hanno ad esempio scoperto i medici autori del Massachussetts Male Aging Study (pubblicato dal Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism), osservando che ultimamente, ogni anno sparisce dall'organismo maschile circa l'1.2% del testosterone, l'ormone che caratterizza la mascolinità. Con la pubertà e l'ingresso nel mondo adulto, la secrezione dell'ormone testosterone aumenta anno dopo anno. 5) Più proteine e più massa magra.
5 Exercises To Fix Hunchback Posture From Office Work Do you slouch in your office chair at work? Are you starting to notice rounded shoulders with your neck protruding forward? Do you stand up at 5 P.M. and feel like your back resembles a question mark? If you answered "Yes" to these questions, you are part of a growing trend of people who experience postural problems from working in an office. Slouching all day in an office chair forces your chest muscles to tighten, which pulls your spine forward and rotates your shoulders inward, while at the same time weakening the muscles of your upper back that aid in posture. In other words, you start looking like a hunchback and may experience pain in your neck, lower back, and even arms and legs. The good news is that Postural Kyphosis, the clinical term for this condition, is completely reversible. Chest Stretch Facing the corner of a wall, extend your right arm and put your hand against the side of the wall. Chest Compression With A Massage Ball Upper Back Foam Rolling Prone Y Extension Close Grip Row
Strength Training 101: How to Squat Properly This is an article by NF Team Member Staci. Squat squat squat squat squat squat squat squat squat squat squat…. Everybody! Wait, that’s not right… But that’s what I hear, because I love squats. Why? Even though the squat is considered by many to be a “leg” exercise, it’s really a full body movement that works just every muscle group in the body. Not only that, but it mimics a ton of natural movement patterns in everyday life. Whether your goal is to gain strength or lose weight, squats are one of the fastest ways to get there. If you’ve never squatted before, you might be a bit intimidated about the idea of starting a big new exercise. Squats are a big part of the Nerd Fitness Academy, and today we want to give you the confidence you need to START. Why squat? Squats are one of the most foundational functional movements in our lives. In some countries, not only do they continue to sit in a full squat (sometimes called a “third world squat”), but instead of sitting on a toilet, they squat over it.
20 Minutes to a Better Bikini Body Each move in this circuit by Keli Roberts -- who's trained stars from Kirstie Alley to Cher -- tones several trouble spots at once. To do: Warm up with 5 minutes of light cardio: jump, march, whatever pumps your blood. Tackle the first three exercises consecutively and follow it up with 1 to 3 minutes of cardio. If you need to rest before the next three, walk in place for 30 seconds. Work toward completing the entire circuit (all nine moves with three cardio intervals) without resting. Three-Way Squat Targets: Thighs, butt, core Stand tall (chest lifted, abs tight, back straight) with your feet shoulder-width apart and a 3 to 5 pound dumbbell in both hands in front of you.
amtrax: queenbroslob: bryanthephotogeek: ... 4 Great Core Exercises To Help Flatten Your Abs « Don't Eat Dirt Everyone wants flatter abs, and a lot of people try to “spot reduce” by doing ab exercises to try to get them. The problem is, you aren’t going to lose fat from your midsection by doing 1,000 crunches. It’s just not going to happen. What I like to do instead is Core Exercises. 7 Reasons Core Exercises are good for your personal training routine: Core exercises improve your balance and stabilityCore exercises don’t require specialized bulky equipmentCore exercises can help tone your absStronger core muscles make it easier to do almost all other physical activitiesCore exercises can be done at your own paceCore exercises can be done from the comfort of your own homeCore exercises can help you reach plenty of your other fitness goals Now it’s time for the workout. Breathe freely and deeply during each exercise. Click on the exercise name to see a video demonstration of the exercise. Key points – Exhale while raising your body. Place all your focus on the lower abdominal area contracting.
How to Work Out Properly In a Commercial Gym At one point or another, you’re probably going to end up working out at a commercial gym on your quest to level up your life. I know many NF readers are hardcore Crossfit fanatics (with good reason), but for a lot of us the monthly cost of that membership is incredibly prohibitive. Home gyms often lack the necessary equipment (squat racks, barbells, heavy dumbbells, etc.) to get a full workout, so we resort to the LA Fitness, 24-Hour Fitness, or Gold’s Gym right down the street. Let’s be honest, it’s tough to train like a rebel when you’re trapped within the confines of the Empire. I’ve been exercising in various commercial gyms since I was sixteen, and they’re all pretty much the same: Walls full of treadmills and elliptical machinesDozens and dozens of “weight-lifting” machinesA room for low-impact cardio aerobic classesA section in the back or upstairs for the free weights You know what? I look at each day in the gym as a battle that I need to win. Pick a Good Target Bring your own music
10 Yoga Poses to Fight Depression and Anxiety The mind, body and spirit are all connected and when a person suffers from mild depression or anxiety, the body is out of balance. Yoga is a series of stretches that helps bring balance to the body; not just focusing on the body’s health, but also on the mind and spirit. Always consult a physician or counsellor if you are having ongoing feelings of depression or anxiety and before trying any new exercise program. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. & 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Slowly wake up the body, wiggling the toes and fingers. Focusing on breathing and practicing yoga poses can calm momentary anxiety and depression by giving the mind a peaceful focus and re-energizing the body.