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Squats are one of the most essential exercises in strength training. The exercise is highly effective and trains many muscles that we need in everyday life and sports. But unfortunately, the failure rate of squats is very high. Therefore, quite a few suffer from back …
Anyone who does fitness and strength training regularly is probably familiar with the feeling. During an exercise or sequence of movements, the muscles suddenly start to tremble. This is a strange feeling and always an indication that the body has reached its limits. Here’s what …
It’s neither the name of a new alien race nor a new character’s name in the next Star Wars Movie. EPOC is the abbreviation for “excess post-exercise oxygen consumption.” To say it easily: It is the desired after-burn effect after a sporting activity. If you want to know how it does work the best way, read on.
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Numerous training methods will make you a better runner: Interval training, hill running, stair running, and strength training. But of all things, one particularly effective measure is used far too rarely: progressive runs. Read on if you want to know more about it:
If you want to get fit, you should train both your strength and endurance. But most athletes work first on endurance and then on strength during a training session. But due to new scientific insights, this is not the best idea. Read on if you …
You don’t always have much time for training. But that shouldn’t be an excuse. After all, by choosing the right exercises, you can get a short yet effective full-body workout almost anywhere and at any time. So here are my tips for your everywhere workout:
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