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?
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Pros Performing Despite Coronavirus
In spring of 2020 everyone had their race schedules flipped upside down by the global pandemic. This affected the training of every endurance athlete that had races planned whether you are a professional or amateur athlete. The question is, will this change impact your performance and can you still have effective training without races? Well the Pros are returning to racing and answering this question now.
Success in sport is not only the result of effort, but also of the ability to recover properly. Strength lies in rest: only those who recover can perform at their best. Let’s find out together how recovery is the key to sporting success.
Many athletes swear by sports drinks, while others only drink water. Here are the most important hydration questions and their answers.