Jornada Mujeres y Deporte 2026 | Functional Training

The Jornada Mujeres y Deporte 2026 from the University of La Laguna this year focuses on Functional Training for women aged 14 and over. This event, with free registration, will take place at the Central Sports Pavilion of the University of La Laguna.

The registration period opens on Monday 7 September 2026.

This conference highlights the importance of strength training not only for extending a high quality of life, but also for preventing diseases such as osteoporosis and sarcopenia. Furthermore, it contributes to weight loss, improves metabolic health, and reduces the risk of injuries when participating in other sports. Its benefits are not limited to muscle strength alone, but also increase mobility and have a positive impact on psychological health, helping to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Topics to be covered include:

• Strength training and its benefits for health and quality of life.
• Strength training for injury prevention.
• Pelvic floor care in sports.
• Disease prevention through strength training.
• Strength training and its importance at every life stage: menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause.

The event will feature two prominent experts:

• NOEMÍ MARTÍNEZ MARTÍNEZ: Physical Education and Sports Professional, Doctor of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, physiotherapist, national athletics coach, specialist in injury recovery and rehabilitation, and Director of the Postgraduate Programme in Sports Training and Rehabilitation at the Universidad Europea de Canarias.
• MARTA PITTERS PÉREZ: Physiotherapist specialised in Pelvic Floor at the University of San Jorge (Zaragoza) and expert in Physiosexology.

If you're looking for sports and wellness activities, this event in San Cristóbal de La Laguna on 19/09 is a must-attend for women in Tenerife.