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When the famous New York Times first introduced the 7-Minute workout a few years ago, it triggered a worldwide boom. Just seven minutes was said to be enough to get us fit all around. Studies then showed that you can achieve quite a bit with …
An athletic body is not only an attractive eye-catcher. A muscle plus also ensures better fat burning, stronger bones, and better protection against injuries. Therefore, when training for a particularly effective muscle build-up, it is advisable to keep a few things in mind.
There are many training methods that runners can use to improve their endurance, strength, and coordination. However, one particularly effective measure is far too seldom used: stair running. They improve precisely those areas that make you an even better runner. Athletes in most other sports also benefit.
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Many are probably asking themselves: How fast or slow should I perform my movements to optimally build muscle? What influence does the movement speed during the individual strength exercises have on my training success? A Brazilian study addressed this question. Here are the results:
Many people have moved their fitness regimen from the gym to their own homes during the pandemic. And initial studies show that many don’t want to go back to the gym either. So to ensure that your home workout is also thriving, here are the …
Circuit training has been part of the fixed training program of many athletes for decades. And that was and is a good idea, because it is incredibly versatile. You can perform numerous exercises and vary them over and over again. In addition, you can improve your aerobic and anaerobic endurance and your strength, speed, and balance skills with circuit training.
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