The importance of the mode of exercise in the beneficial adaptations of physical exercise for health
It has been widely demonstrated that daily physical activity leads to significant beneficial effects on health, both in prevention(1,2) and in the treatment of numerous chronic diseases(3), regardless of the mode of physical activity. However, in certain situations, choosing a specific exercise mode may be relevant to induce specific health adaptations in individuals. Indeed, performing […]
Protein Intake in Sports Practice
Introduction Proteins are an indispensable component for the normal functioning of the body, in which they play numerous roles: metabolism, structure, and/or transport. Within the skeletal muscle, they form myofibrils, which are the structures responsible for muscle contraction. In the sports context, the ability of athletes to produce adequate movement is crucial for their performance, […]
Case Study – Use of Water and Water Balance outside Fat in Hydration Monitoring
(The original language of this article is French, and the graphs are shown from actual screenshots in the original language) Water is the most abundant element in the human body, where it plays a major role in the normal functioning of the organism. In fact, it constitutes the main liquid in which biological molecules are […]
Case Study – Nutritional Management Including the Ketogenic Diet and Fasting in an Obese Man
(The original language of this article is French, and the graphs are shown from actual screenshots in the original language) The ketogenic diet is characterized by a high lipid intake (70-80% of intake) combined with a reduced carbohydrate intake (5-10%) and a normal protein intake (15-20%)¹. Although known and used for a long time in […]
The oxidative stress and its implications in chronic pathologies
1. Overview of oxidative stress Cellular function results in the production of oxygen-derived chemical species called reactive oxygen species (ROS), which have the ability to react with and damage different cellular structures, a process known as oxidation(1). The main site of production within cells is the mitochondria(2), the cellular structure responsible for energy production, but […]
Case Study – Detection of Sarcopenic Obesity
(The original language of this article is French, and the graphs are shown from actual screenshots in the original language) Skeletal muscle is the organ responsible for locomotion and the ability of individuals to perform daily activities, known as functional capacity. Therefore, muscle dysfunction primarily results in a decrease in functional capacity, the development of […]