The Importance Of Biomechanics

To improve your body, biomechanics is unavoidable. Biomechanics is the branch of kinesiology that seeks to understand the behaviour and function of the living human body when it is acted upon by forces. “With the use of biomechanical analysis atletes are able to use to use visual feedback in order to identify both positive and negative aspects of their technique (Shackel 2)”. To advance the body stability is one of the seven principles of biomechanical analysis required. Stability is the lower the center of mass, the larger the base, and greater the mass, the more stability increases. “You need to start from the bottom. If all your stabilizer muscles are strong, you’re creating a strong foundation, which means you’re going to be more efficient

In addition, linear motion is justly crucial in biomechanics. Principle four better known as impulse is the greater the applied impulse, the greater the increases in velocity. An example is a hockey player slap shot; the greater the applied impulse the player uses, the greater the puck will increase in speed. In the same way, maximum effort is similar to both stability and impulse because maximum effort requires the production of max force uses all possible joint movements that contribute to the tasks objective. “[…] Look at the developmental progressions of an athlete throwing a ball from the very stages (childhood) to the late stages (adulthood) you will notice how this athlete progresses in terms of their throwing mechanics (Shackel 2)”. Maximum effort is isolated from the other seven principles because all others are able to improve eventually throughout life. Maximum effort is self-archived, which cannot be measured or judge, only self can evaluate based on effort given. To truly improve the body, biomechanics must be understood, and used throughout

We eat food for energy, the more food eaten, and the more energy intake which allows the body to use as much energy needed. Food is divided into two categories: Macronutrients the direct source of energy such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates and micronutrients that co-agents in a bioenergetics process; they do not provide energy themselves, but help with metabolic process. “Macronutrients make up the largest part of the food we eat and supply us with the energy we need for daily life and for physical exercise. (Temertzoglou 376)”. Humans need twenty amino acids and certain foods contain all twenty are meat, eggs, cheese and milk. “Micronutrients are found in small amounts of food. They include vitamins and minerals which help in energy transfer and tissue synthesis (Temertzoglou 380)”. Micronutrients supply fat soluble, water soluble, and minerals such as calcium, sulfur, potassium, and more. The balance between macronutrients and micronutrients are the focus point for competitive meals for athletes. Pre exercise meals are objective to minimize fatigue and supply enough energy. The meals are increased in carbohydrates and decreased in fat and protein. During exercise meals main target is to rehydrate to help prevent low blood glucose levels. The best during exercise meal is not a meal, but a liquid with carbohydrates to digest effetely. Post exercise meals need to be easy to digest to replace lost