Category: Jiu Jitsu
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Managing Core Temperature in the Texas Heat: The Hidden Strain of Post-Workout Fatigue
Living and training in Texas has its advantages, but the intense heat poses post-workout challenges. Exercising elevates body temperature and prolonged heat causes delayed cooling, fatigue, and increased heart rate. Persistent thermal stress impacts daily activities, but managing core temperature with strategies like AC, hydration, and recovery can mitigate these effects and maintain overall health.
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Training Jiu Jitsu Around the World: A Unique Cultural Immersion
Jiu Jitsu offers a unique opportunity for cultural immersion and personal growth. The sport transcends language barriers and allows for meaningful connections with others. Training around the world provides a chance to engage with different teaching styles and techniques while staying physically fit and mentally balanced. Moreover, the release of endorphins during training helps reduce…
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Post 21: Fight or fly away?
Title photo credits: Shane Kislack/ @shanekislackphotographs – instagram The concept of the “fight or flight” response is deeply ingrained in our understanding of stress and has its roots in early psychological and physiological research. Walter Cannon, an early 20th-century American physiologist, pioneered the term “fight or flight” to describe the body’s instinctive response to perceived…
The Medical Humanist 