THE DISCONTINUITY OF TRAINING

Dr. Simone Gabbanini, Quality Control

Something well known to many athletes is that for various reasons it is not always possible to give continuity to physical activity and therefore you have to get used to continuous stops and starts. It must be said that the idea that you have to train all year round is conceptually wrong; just to give an example, the summer heat is always a great challenge for athletes and, for this reason, the hottest period is taken advantage of to recover and recharge the batteries; also this year the Covid‑19 pandemic has added the famous "ninety load" forcing athletes of all ages and levels into a long period of inactivity due to the imposition of quarantine. Lastly, especially when your competitive level rises or, on the contrary, when you are just starting out, it is very easy to get injured and, for this reason, you are then forced to have more or less long periods of downtime. Precisely this last reason risks generating a loop from which it is difficult to escape.

It is therefore clear that resuming training after more or less long periods of inactivity requires the implementation of some precautions.

First of all it is important to start again gradually to allow the body to readjust to training loads. This means short sessions, and low loads that will be gradually increased until they return to optimal levels. This approach aims to limit the production of lactic acid resulting in muscle soreness and the onset of cramps.

A second fundamental aspect is that of observe appropriate recovery periods between one training session and another to allow muscles, bones and joints to readjust to the efforts and stresses . This is why, regardless of the type of sport practiced, recovery time management is vitally important. Rested muscles work better and the risk of contractures and sprains is reduced.

Last but not least, it is essential to listen to the signals our body sends us

If you feel tired after the first training sessions, it is good to rest . In some periods of the season recovery is almost more effective than training. This will allow you to avoid annoying injuries caused by too intense training. At the same time, if you feel that the body is reacting well to all stimuli, you should not be afraid to slightly increase the duration of your training sessions.

BeC, which has always been close to the world of sport and well-being, has developed a series of products capable of helping athletes of all levels improve their performance and train safely.

Olio Strongful rapidly absorbed, rich in essential oils with a stimulating effect, if used before training it prevents the appearance of cramps and muscle fatigue. After physical performance the use of Balsamo BeC, formulated with a synergy of essential oils with high soothing and anti-inflammatory power, facilitates muscle cool-down. In case of contractures, sprains and bruises, apply compresses with Pasta Idrogel rich in plant extracts with a soothing and decongestant action and essential oils with an anti-inflammatory action, it promotes rapid recovery.