Essentials

As indoor pools were closed during the pandemic, Alanis Siffert, an ambitious swimmer, shifted her focus to running and cycling.

Dietary supplements have become an integral part of the sports world. The variety of products is so vast that it’s not always easy to navigate. Here's how we make sense of it.

Until just a few years ago, we relied on our instincts. Today, we believe that wearables can provide better information about how we should feel. Discover which nighttime metrics can actually be useful.

He is one of the most charismatic figures in professional cycling: 32-year-old Julian Alaphilippe inspires with his offensive racing style, his unpredictability and his undeniable fighter's heart. 

Trail running is booming – and with it, the enthusiasm for narrow paths, steep climbs, and spectacular views. But anyone switching from road running to the trails (or vice versa) quickly realizes: one has only limited similarities with the other. Here are the biggest differences and what to keep in mind.

Running uphill sends your pulse racing, running downhill makes your thighs burn. Trail running demands a lot from your body. But it's not just your muscles that are challenged. Smart energy management and, above all, the right pacing determine how well you perform off-road.

Climb high and come down safely: Here’s how to specifically train for elevation gain in trail running.

Well-prepared off-road: With these 10 tips, you’ll conquer your first trail running race — from the right gear to optimal pacing.

Lace up your running shoes and off you go! That can definitely work if you start out easy, but with a targeted warm-up, your body performs better. The rule is: the more intense the running session, the more important the warm-up.
 

«Double Threshold Training» is gaining popularity among elite runners and performance-oriented athletes. What exactly is it and is it truly so effective?

Have you ever noticed that the first repetition of your interval training feels harder than the ones that follow, even though you're running at the same pace? Here's why that happens and how you can work around it.

The faster our athletic activities, the higher the heart rate increases until it can’t go any higher. But which maximum heart rate is normal, which is good - and which is dangerous

Anyone who trains regularly knows the dilemma: What happens if I get sick, injured, go on vacation, or just need a break?

Endurance training is fundamentally simple, but not always easy to put into practice. About 75–80% of your sessions should be performed at low intensity, while only 20–25% should be dedicated to high-intensity training.

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