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Known since antiquity, it still gives many sporting heroes a hard time today. Pain in the Achilles tendon is particularly joint among runners, ball athletes and tennis players. Whoever has it should react quickly and know The Achilles tendon can also be trained.
For decades, the salt of lactic acid was considered one of the most critical indicators of athletic performance. After all, if the muscles were getting tired, it was usually the lactate in the blood that was to blame. But according to the latest findings, this …
Our breathing is autonomous and in most cases is something we do not think about. This is naturally different in strenuous training sessions. Even more: the right breathing technique plays a decisive role. Especially nasal breathing can have a positive influence on training success. A study shows this.
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If you want to boost your regeneration ability after a hard workout, you should have a protein snack shortly before going to bed. That not only helps the muscles recover faster but also benefits the metabolism and general health. A new study has now shown …
Under our feet, a small medical miracle is taking place. By treating the reflex zones at the lower end of the body, you can identify and treat health problems before they become problems. That is why foot reflexology is also an exciting method for athletes.
If you train your endurance regularly and according to plan, you pay attention to training frequency, duration, and intensity. New findings show that especially training intensity plays a vital role. This is where polarized training comes into play: you either train very hard or slowly.
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