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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 …
Burning calories is one of the most common reasons to exercise. But 15 minutes of fast cycling burns just 100 calories, while the same amount of jogging burns around 150 calories. An intensity workout developed by US sports scientists is much more effective. The body …
A well-sculpted V-shaped back is a real eye-catcher. Both with clothes and without. If you want to train the muscles of your back optimally, there is no getting around deadlifts. By the way, deadlifts are also good for your back and prevent back pain. Here is everything you need to know:
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If you feel that it could be a bit more after a training session, you can add a finisher. Here you work for another 5 to 10 minutes at the highest intensity. This will allow you to tap into the last energy reserves and get …
Hardly any workout is complete without lunges. From HIIT to yoga, the exercise is an integral part of different variations. They are ideally suited to train the entire posterior muscle chain of the body. However, you should pay attention to the correct technique when performing …
Runners who want to know how strenuous their different training sessions are can use the Banister formula as a guide. But this only works if you know your so-called deflection range. It sounds complicated, but it’s not. It is easy to determine:
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