Eccentric is a state of muscular contraction. Where concentric contraction is the shortening of a muscle under tension, eccentric contraction is the lengthening of a muscle under tension. Again, using the biceps curl as an … Continue reading Eccentric

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness is the pain in the muscles felt in the hours/days after exercise. There are various theories regarding the cause of DOMS, but the most widely accepted current theory is that when … Continue reading DOMS

A diuretic is a substance that encourages fluid excretion via urination. Diuretics are sometimes used (often unwisely) by athletes trying to reduce their weight or hydration levels before a particular event. There are different types … Continue reading Diuretic

The human body is about two-thirds (approximately 70%) water. This water is present in all of our body tissues (even our teeth are 5% water), and it is vital this water level is maintained. Dehydration … Continue reading Dehydration

Cutting is the process of reducing body fat. When a trainee is ‘on a cut’, they are progressively reducing their body fat by monitoring their food intake and training as hard as possible. The two … Continue reading Cutting