Posts by: Sbf Capital Staff

Football is not only the most followed and most loved sport in the world. It is a strategic opportunity for all companies looking to increase their visibility and gain significant tax benefits. A global audience of millions of enthusiasts makes it a unique marketing platform. But how can sponsorships turn into a profitable fiscal investment, capable of reducing taxable income and improving a company’s market position? Reach and Visibility of Football First, why do we consider football a powerful promotion tool for brands? Because it attracts a vast audience worldwide, ensuring unparalleled visibility. Events like the Champions[…]

In the world of sports nutrition, every detail matters. The glycemic index, which measures how quickly a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood glucose levels, is one of the most underestimated yet impactful factors influencing athletic performance. Understanding its role in energy production, muscular endurance, and post-exercise recovery is essential for anyone engaged in physical activity, both amateur and elite. What Is the Glycemic Index and Why It Matters The glycemic index ranks carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100 based on their impact on blood sugar levels. High-GI foods cause a rapid and pronounced spike in blood[…]

By their nature, financial and economic crises generate cross-sector effects that transcend traditional finance. The sports industry, often perceived as immune to economic turmoil, also comes under significant pressure during periods of recession. Crises expose both structural weaknesses and the adaptability of sports organizations, and the way these entities respond depends on a variety of factors. So, what exactly happens when the global economy enters a downturn? Why do some clubs not only survive, but even grow, while others spiral into long-term decline? Sports and Economic Cycles: An Overlooked Relationship The link between economic performance and sports outcomes is not[…]

Consistent training is essential for developing muscle mass, increasing endurance, and enhancing overall performance. However, anyone who regularly engages in physical activity has likely experienced post-exercise muscle pain at least once. Knowing how to distinguish between normal discomfort and a warning sign of potential injury is crucial. Understanding the difference between “positive” and pathological pain helps prevent more serious issues and optimizes recovery. Physiological Muscle Pain or Injury Warning? Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) This type of discomfort typically appears between 12 and 48 hours after an intense workout or engaging in new and particularly demanding exercises.[…]

Unattainable aesthetic ideals and digital filters constantly overstimulate us, impose uniform beauty standards, and push us toward homogenization. In this context, the way we perceive ourselves often becomes fragile and unstable. Sport thus becomes a powerful tool for reclaiming one’s body: through movement, it ceases to be a passive object of judgment and becomes an active subject of experience. Training is not just about improving performance or physical shape—it also means rewriting the internal narrative that shapes how we feel in our own skin. In this perspective, sport becomes a key to rebuilding one’s self-image and strengthening[…]

There are actions we perform every day without giving them much thought. Breathing is one of them. It happens automatically, but there comes a moment when this natural act takes on a different meaning—when we start to move, to run, to train. In sports, we realize how much the way we breathe can actually make a difference. An Automated but Not Automatic Function Breathing is the only autonomic function in the human body that we can also control voluntarily. In everyday life, we rarely pay attention to it, since it regulates itself silently in the background. But[…]

In everyday thinking, physical activity is often seen as a way to stay fit, manage stress, and improve quality of life. However, movement also plays a quieter yet essential role: it serves as a privileged observatory of how our body functions. At times, what we experience during or after a workout—such as unusually shortness of breath or unexpected discomfort—can point to physiological changes not yet visible in clinical terms. The Body’s Response: Why Exercise Can Become an Early Indicator Every form of physical exertion involves complex systems: muscular, respiratory, hormonal, and cardiovascular. When any of these are[…]

In recent years, marathons and ultramarathons have experienced exponential growth in terms of participation and visibility.Once reserved for elite athletes, these events have indeed transformed into global phenomena involving millions of people of all ages and fitness levels.Today, running a marathon or an ultramarathon represents, for many, a life goal, an experience that combines physical challenge and personal growth.The allure of long-distance running, ultimately, seems to lie precisely in this: the ability to push beyond one’s limits in a challenge that is, above all, with oneself. The Reasons Behind the Boom of Marathons and Ultramarathons Physical and[…]

In the past, companies and athletes formed partnerships primarily based on generic assessments of popularity and media coverage. Today, brands rely on predictive algorithms to identify events, teams, and ambassadors aligned with their corporate identity. In fact, AI and data analysis are reshaping how businesses select collaborations in the sports industry. This transformation is driving sponsorship strategies and offering numerous opportunities to those ready to harness its full potential. Tailored Sponsorships Through AI Predictive analytics allows businesses to make decisions based on concrete data rather than intuition or outdated metrics. With machine learning tools and big data[…]

When observing a world-class athlete, it’s natural to wonder whether their success stems from innate talent or relentless hard work. Often considered a secret code for our abilities, genetics undoubtedly plays a critical role in shaping the physical and physiological foundations of an individual. However, DNA doesn’t tell the whole story. The science of epigenetics has extensively demonstrated how the environment, lifestyle, and personal experiences can influence athletic abilities, pushing the limits of human potential far beyond genetic inheritance. Genetics: The Foundation of Natural Talent DNA serves as the blueprint for every living organism. In sports, specific[…]