Training With Dr.Romanov: VARIOUS TOPICS Archives

VARIOUS TOPICS

GROUND REACTION FORCE
What is Ground Reaction Force (GRF)? Newton's 3rd Law of Motion states that "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction." According to that, when we walk or run, every time our foot lands, there is what is called a 'Ground Reaction Force' produced. Some go as far as to claim that "The ground reaction force is an important external force acting upon the human body in motion. We use this force as propulsion to initiate and to control the movement." (Read more) It could be considered a pretty important external force acting upon the body in motion.... [Continue reading...]

USAIN BOLT: ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE
History was made this past Sunday in Berlin when Bolt set yet another world record. When he did it in Beijing in 2008 by clocking in 9.69 - the world gasped, screamed and then celebrated, but many wondered if there were drugs involved, if he could do it again or if it was just a fluke, etc. Usain answered by sealing the deal with another world record. Many expected him to win and for many it was only a question of "how fast will it be this time?" What many don't know and others choose to ignore, is that the... [Continue reading...]

THE IMPORTANCE OF ADEQUATE REST
It is a well-known fact that most people need about 7-9 hours of sleep every night to recuperate from stress of daily activities. And it is a similar situation in sports - people participating must always remember to get adequate amount of rest between training sessions. There are those of us that couldn't handle more than a couple of days of exercising or running a week. Then there are those few that have the innate need to be active and train 5-7 days a week. The overwhelming majority of people falls into the middle category that requires an equal amount... [Continue reading...]

ELITE RUNNERS & HEEL-STRIKING
One of the most common questions to come when discussing running technique is "how come elite runners heel-strike?" A very simple answer here - nobody taught them any better. First of all, not all elite runners land heel first. As a matter of fact, the best ones showcase forefoot or midfoot landing. It might seem otherwise because of the photos used in magazines, advertisements, etc. All of that is simply an orchestrated effort by the shoe manufacturers and their cohorts to sell the shoes that they make. Press is plugged into this because of millions of dollars in paid advertising,... [Continue reading...]

DOPING IN SPORTS: LETHAL EPIDEMIC
Anabolic steroids (aka dope) are artificially produced male hormones known as testosterone, they are illegal now in sports and should remain that way. Steroids are also being banned in production of food nowadays. (Who knew they were doing it to begin with?) Steroids can make women infertile, leave men impotent and cause serious birth defects. Steroids can have a negative impact not only on your body, but your life too and cause premature death. Here are things that you must know to see a complete picture. DRAMATIC INCREASE IN MUSCLE MASS. That's why the bodybuilders are hooked on steroids. Schwarzenegger... [Continue reading...]

TIPS FOR RUNNING/TRAINING IN COLD WEATHER
Cold weather could be a nice thing, but it could also mean sniffles, aches, spasms and fevers that we could do without. We all know to dress warmer, that's common sense (at least to the majority of us), but is there anything else you should consider? Absolutely. WARM UP INDOORS. This is an important part of training in general, and it becomes crucial in cold weather conditions. Warming up indoors oppose to taking your entire training session outdoors, will help you benefit more from the warm-up process and will help your body function better. If you've ever walked out of... [Continue reading...]

COMPRESSION SOCKS 101
Got varicose veins? Try compression socks/stockings - they could help you! These specialized long socks are made out of strong elastic material and fit tightly from the foot to the knee/thigh. They are helpful in dealing with certain vein problems, but could have an adverse effect of eventually affecting the leg muscles and their natural work. As an old saying goes: too much of a good thing is always a bad thing. Who should wear the compression socks? Anyone who needs them, really. From the runners to the workers of various professions performing their tasks standing, and everyone in between.... [Continue reading...]