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Running several times a week at a moderate pace has been considered the best medicine for our heart for decades. A study by Iowa State University now shows that even less than 60 minutes of strength training per week is just as good for your …
During the breaks, the muscle grows. That’s not an empty phrase; it’s really true. That’s why regeneration after a challenging workout also plays a unique role. With these measures, you can optimize and shorten this regeneration phase:
Anyone who goes to the gym shortly after the turn of the year should be surprised. Everywhere people are lifting weights and doing cardio. It’s the good intentions at the turn of the year that are making a lot of money for the operators of the gyms. Only a few weeks later everything returned to normal. But maybe these 7 tips to motivate yourself for fitness will help:
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Before, after and best of all in between. Hardly any athlete who hasn’t spent many hours of stretching in recent decades. Often wasted time, as a study by the University of Jena has shown. Stretching has been completely overestimated and can even reduce performance. Other …
Vitamins play an important role when it comes to a balanced diet. However, a lot of studies have shown that the majority of micronutrients in food are systematically destroyed by incorrect storage and preparation alone. However, vitamin loss does not have to be the case.
Side dishes provide variety on the plate. But it doesn’t always have to be noodles, potatoes or rice. A lot of Supermarkets offers numerous other possibilities. They are not only delicious, but they also can keep us healthy and fit. Superfood such as amaranth, quinoa and green spelt are full of valuable ingredients. Ideal for athletes.
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