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Because of the strange times we live in, the resolution to exercise regularly is one of the best ideas. But if you want to keep this resolution, you should know what to do. So here are the best tips for fitness beginners:
It is an alternative for early risers or people who have to work later: they can exercise before breakfast. According to a study, this is supposed to burn excess fat remarkably quickly and effectively. But is that really true? Is exercise before breakfast advisable?
If you train regularly, you naturally want to get the most out of your workout. One method with which you can effectively improve your speed is the so-called pre-activation. It increases your training performance by up to 5 percent.
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Once the favorite diet of bodybuilders, carb cycling has long since conquered all areas of fitness. The cyclical carbohydrate intake depends entirely on your activity. On intensive training days, you eat more carbohydrates. On calmer days, you reduce your carbohydrate intake. But what are the …
If you don’t do anything about it, muscle mass decreases continuously from 30 onwards. The result is what is known as sarcopenia, a loss of muscle mass. A study shows that inactivity is bad for the muscles and the widespread yo-yo effect caused by many …
Anyone who has never had back pain is a rare species. For many athletes, too, the back often makes itself known unpleasantly. The result is missed training sessions and competitions. A new study now shows that not only back and core training can prevent back problems. Runners, in particular, should also take care of strong legs.
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