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Strength training can be quite challenging. So challenging, in fact, that some people forget to breathe while lifting or pressing weights. Experts call this phenomenon ‘forced breathing’ when athletes push themselves too hard. Here are a few tips for the right breathing technique during strength …
Not everyone has a personal trainer or the opportunity to have a professional create their very own training plan. Although it is advantageous to have an experienced expert take on this task, you can also put together your own individual training plan. However, you should …
It only takes 4 minutes and is still highly effective. If you really don’t have much time, you can get a lot out of Tabata fitness. Several studies have shown this. The fastest workout in the world is not suitable as a stand-alone workout, but it is a good idea every now and then.
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If you are looking for a training method that will take your fitness level to the next level, you should try 21 Repetitions. It allows you to train numerous muscle groups optimally. You set new stimuli and can improve yourself further.
Anyone who trains regularly would like to continuously improve their performance. If this does not work as desired, if performance stagnates or even declines, incorrect periodization can often occur. But this does not have to be the case: If you divide your training or workout …
It doesn’t matter whether you are a hobby athlete, an ambitious fitness fan, or a competitive athlete. For all of them, regular training has the same goal: they want to improve. In this context, the term supercompensation comes up again and again. Because only a good interplay between exercise and recovery guarantees optimal progress. Determining heart rate variability (HRV) can be a great help here.
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