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Nutrition

Athletes and Alcohol

Alcoholic beverages are luxury drinks and if consumed in excess can endanger athletic performance or even health.

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Health Nutrition

Sport and Body Weight

Whether an endurance athlete can perform well is also a question of physique and weight. How much more power does a low body weight bring?

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Nutrition

Which nutrients do athletes need?

In sports nutrition many half-truths circulate concerning supply recommendations for Vitamin mineral materials. Here is the opinion of nutrition expert Paolo Colombani.

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Strength and Mobility

Faster Cross-country Skiing

If you want to cross-country ski faster, you have to increase the cadence from time to time during training. We show how.

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Strength and Mobility

Cross-country Skiing Tips

The most important thing in cross-country skiing is a clever mix of different training contents. This is how you get in shape quickly and efficiently.

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Cycling

The Optimal Cadence

New scientific studies show that there are individual optimal cadence settings for different riding situations.

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Cycling

What is the Optimal Tire Pressure

Are there any figures that show the best tire pressure for training and competition on a road bike without getting a flat tire? How hard are the tires of racing bikes inflated?

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Nutrition

Training increases calorie consumption

People who consume more energy can eat more without gaining weight. But how much energy do we need?

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Running Strength and Mobility

Strength Training for Runners from a Pro

How did professional runner Viktor Röthlin design his strength training? Which muscle groups should marathon runners pay special attention to?

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Cycling Health

Neck Pain – What to do about annoying muscle tension?

For many amateur cyclists, The problem is not the competition, but muscle tension in their neck, which makes longer rides torture. Here are the best tips to fight neck problems.