People who consume more energy can eat more without gaining weight. But how much energy do we need?
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Training increases calorie consumption
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Sleeping problems for athletes
For athletes, enough sleep is important. About one quarter of the population suffers with sleep problems. What facts should athletes know?
There are several aspects of a well organized training plan that make it a good training plan and following one will help you achieve your goals no matter how modest or ambitious they are. But why is this the case? Here are some of the best reasons to follow a training plan.
How did professional runner Viktor Röthlin design his strength training? Which muscle groups should marathon runners pay special attention to?
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.
Here are 5 reasons why your neck may hurt.
Whether you are an experienced cyclist or a newcomer on two wheels, the right technique and posture on the bike can make a big difference. Here are some valuable tips to make your riding experience more comfortable and efficient. Learn how to optimize your posture, bike setup, and equipment to ride relaxed and without “slumping.”
Everyone talks about wattages. But which numbers are run by the best at big Ironman and bike races?
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15 Nutrition myths under the microscope
Everyday wisdom is often stubbornly persistent, especially when it comes to nutrition. Nutritionist Paolo Colombani examined for FIT for LIFE 15 nutrition myths that could interest athletes and determined which are TRUTH or MYTH.
At the end of the 1970s at the latest, researchers began to study the metabolism during training after short-term fasting from a few hours to a day. Already the results of the early studies showed an increased fat burn and savings in muscle glycogen during such training. But does this also lead to a better (endurance) athletic performance?