Health and Training

They go hand in hand and call for both consistency and a certain dose of stubbornness. Training and keeping a check on your health are the first step to take before heading into the mountains, before setting out on demanding, tiring hikes.
Physiology of exertion (Part II)

Physiology of exertion (Part II)

By Alessandro Vittore Published: 22/06/2012

Why physical fitness To achieve a good physical performance we need to develop optimal interaction between, and strengthening of, these systems: lungs, heart, muscles. LUNGS Their job is to oxygenate the blood. During exertion we…

Proprioceptive abilities: balance in the mountains

Proprioceptive abilities

By Redazione Published: 12/06/2012

Balance, three-dimensional sensitivity, position In mountaineering, and a little less in hiking, the ability to keep your balance is fundamental to ensuring our survival. This ability to perceive your own body in relation to the…

Preliminary health checks before hiking and mountaineering

Preliminary checks: your state of health

By Redazione Published: 12/06/2012

Going to the mountains knowing you can do it…Anyone who wants to go on high-mountain hikes, climb or go mountaineering, putting themselves through long hours of walking, physical stress and exhausting climbs, cannot do without…

Nutrition for athletes during training periods

Nutrition for athletes during training periods

By Redazione Published: 12/06/2012

Whether or not you do any sport, it would be a matter of common sense to have a regular, balanced diet.For those who want to take up activities such as “mountaineering”, “ski mountaineering”, “high-mountain hiking”,…

How to train for running

How to train for running

By Redazione Published: 12/06/2012

Starting training from scratch...Good health can only depend on factors such as: a balanced diet (made up of all the fundamental elements of nutrition) and good rest. You can't, in fact, expect to cope with…