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Every sporting activity burns calories. And many people do fitness because they want to lose weight or maintain their weight. But at least as many also do sports to look more athletic or muscular. The daily calorie requirement plays an important role in this. You …
For decades, moderate training was considered the best method for long and healthy life. But more and more studies show that intensive training and fitness programs are even better. Everyone can get much more out of their body in a short time.
Depending on where you live, it can be quite cold in winter now. But that is no reason not to do outdoor sports. However, there are a few things to consider, because sport in cold temperatures has numerous effects on the body and performance. Read …
It’s actually quite frustrating. We reach our physical peak at the age of 20. Heart, liver, kidneys, and lungs are working perfectly. However, just a few years later, our performance capacity decreases continuously. With regular fitness, this decline can be slowed down very well. But …
During the breaks, the muscle grows. That’s not an empty phrase; it’s really true. That’s why regeneration after a challenging workout also plays a unique role. With these measures, you can optimize and shorten this regeneration phase:
Anyone who goes to the gym shortly after the turn of the year should be surprised. Everywhere people are lifting weights and doing cardio. It’s the good intentions at the turn of the year that are making a lot of money for the operators of …