EWOT: training with oxygen – hype or real effect?
Exercise With Oxygen Therapy means breathing 90 to 95 per cent oxygen while training, against about 21 per cent in air. And how it differs from HBOT.
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The paleo diet: what's behind it?
The idea: eat what we are evolutionarily made for. Known since the early 2000s and built on criticism of processed food. Plus the existing variants.
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Training in the heat: how to protect yourself in summer
In high temperatures your body has to perform and cool itself at once, so your circulation works harder. Tips on drinking, timing and intensity.
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Drinking in everyday life: why sufficient fluid intake is crucial
Your body is about 50 to 60 per cent water, and losing just 2 per cent of body weight already affects performance. How to cover your needs day to day.
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Everyday movement: how to fit more activity into your day
The WHO recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate movement a week, and many people fall short. Small changes to your daily routine that close the gap.
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Training in old age: preserving mobility, strength and quality of life
Muscle mass, bone density and balance decline with the years, which raises the risk of falls. What matters in training and how a sensible plan looks.
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Your First Time at the Gym: How to Feel at Ease From the Start
Where do you start, is everyone watching? Most gyms offer a free induction, and a few simple steps make your first session considerably more relaxed.
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Mind-Muscle-Connection: how to learn to activate your muscles in a targeted way
The Mind-Muscle-Connection can improve your strength training. Learn to activate muscles through focus – for more efficiency & muscle growth.
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Muscle soreness – what does it really mean?
Delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS, is a complex biological process rather than a mark of quality. What it says about your session, and what not.
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Deload weeks: why training less sometimes means more progress
No progress, no motivation, constant fatigue: sometimes you need less load, not a new plan. What sets a deload apart from simply taking a break.
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Mental training: the key to more focus and success
In elite sport it has long been part of the training plan, in tennis, football and athletics. Which techniques also help you as a recreational athlete.
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Adaptogens: how natural plant compounds help your body cope with stress
What these plant compounds are said to do in the body, which of them are best known, and how they are used day to day without caffeine or sugar.
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SuperSlow Training: Effective, Safe and Underrated?
A single repetition can take up to 20 seconds. Ken Hutchins developed the method in the 1980s for rehabilitation. What it delivers and who it suits.
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Mindset and training: how your mental attitude influences your performance
Your attitude shapes how you handle setbacks and perceive challenges. What to do when motivation hits rock bottom and training feels like a burden.
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Superfoods: which are really worth it? Scientific facts & myths
The word is not a scientific term but a label from the food industry. Which products deliver, and why regional alternatives are often cheaper too.
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Cluster Training – More strength, more power, more muscle building
Instead of 6 repetitions in a row you train 2-2-2 with pauses of 10 to 15 seconds. That allows heavier weights and keeps your technique stable.
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Fascia and fascia training: why healthy fascia is important for everyone
This branched connective tissue networks your whole body. When it sticks or hardens, pain and restricted movement can follow. Which methods help there.
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Strength training & cycle: how to adapt your training optimally
For decades studies used male subjects and women trained by the same rules. How the hormonal phases of your cycle affect performance and your planning.
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Vegetarian diet: benefits, nutrients and challenges
What does a vegetarian diet mean? What benefits and challenges does it bring? A comprehensive overview of nutrients, health and sustainability.
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT): effects, application and benefits
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) improves the body's oxygen supply and supports healing processes. Learn more about its effects and application.
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The importance of recovery in training – How to optimise your recovery for more success
Recovery is essential for progress and improved performance in training. Here you'll learn what benefits it has and how to use it optimally.
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Why strength training is essential for losing weight
Strength training raises the basal metabolic rate and thus helps with weight loss. Find out why muscle building is decisive for sustainable fat burning.
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Antioxidants: What they are and why you need them
Oxidative stress is caused by free radicals and can lead to cell damage. But antioxidants help protect your body. Find out how it works!
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Ketogenic diet – miracle cure or waste of time?
The ketogenic diet has a long history – from the treatment of epilepsy to modern applications in chronic diseases and competitive sport. But what is really behind it? Learn everything here about the basics, effects and possible risks.
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