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Those who have never had back pain belong to a rare species. However, even with many runners, the back often causes problems. The consequences were training failures and missed competitions. A study now shows that not only back and core training can prevent issues with …
More than half of all athletes who go jogging suffer from running injuries at least once a year. But this need not be the case. In addition to a sensible training plan, strength training, in particular, can protect against running injuries. Here’s what runners should …
If you don’t play sports, it’s hard to understand. So why do millions of people do fitness, or why do they go jogging after an exhausting day? Even if couch potatoes find it hard to believe, the answer is: It’s because regular fitness makes you happy. And …
Everyone would like to be really fit. And our deep-rooted desire for health, well-being, and a great body is most likely to be achieved with a plus of exercise. In addition to regular muscle-building training, endurance sports are especially recommended. Anyone who exercises according to …
Even the untrained can clearly feel the small bumps. Trigger points are found everywhere in the body. Many people don’t know that they are one of the most common causes of sports injuries. And they cause discomfort not where they are found but in a …
There are a few areas of the body that are not particularly well done. The shoulders are one of them. Although they are the most flexible joints, they are therefore also vulnerable. As a result, shoulder problems are widespread among athletes. But with the right …