‘Zone 2 training’ has been one of the biggest buzzwords in endurance sport over the past year. It is even said to have helped Tadej Pogačar further improve his already exceptional performance. Find out how it can make you faster too.
Fitness is good, training is on track, yet performance suddenly drops. Often, the limiting factor is not the cardiovascular system, but rather how the body supplies energy and how effectively it can switch between different energy sources.
By varying the length of your sessions, changing the pace and allowing yourself sufficient recovery afterwards, you can get the most out of your training sessions. Caution is needed if you always train inside your comfort zone.
Have you set yourself some goals for the new year? Do you want to have more consistency in your training, complete a half marathon or achieve new personal bests? We’ll show you what to focus on so that your good intentions don’t turn into empty promises.
The training week forms the backbone of any running plan. Whether you improve your performance or suffer from overload is usually not decided by individual sessions, but by the balance between training stress and recovery within a microcycle. This article outlines the key dos and don’ts of weekly planning in running training.
Many runners looking for the perfect equipment focus on high-performance shoes with carbon plates. Discover the advantages of these innovative running shoes and learn how to prepare yourself optimally for wearing these super shoes.
Winter is when the foundations for a successful summer are built. With these 8 tips, you’ll get the very best out of the cold season.
After a long break, the anticipation for the first day of cross-country skiing is often huge and you want to get started right away. However, it is worth taking a moment to reacquaint your body and technique with skis and snow. These 5 simple exercises will help you start the season smoothly and safely.
Looking for training inspiration? Here are four training sessions to help you start your cross-country skiing season successfully.
When trails and roads are covered in snow, running and cycling enthusiasts don’t have to take a winter break. Cross-country skiing offers an ideal alternative for maintaining endurance training.
A strong winter season pays off twice. Those who lay the groundwork now often benefit well all the way through the fall. Discover which training elements make your winter workouts truly effective!
It is well known that recovery after a hard workout is the key to success. But be careful with recovery runs, because they can sometimes do your body more harm than good.
Endurance alone is not enough. If you want to start the cross-country skiing season in good shape, you also need balance, strength and technique. We show you how to prepare yourself optimally for the cross-country skiing season.
Cycling has developed enormously in recent years and is now compared to Formula 1. In all areas, people try to make optimizations. We show you how you can increase your speed in a simple way.
Aerobic endurance training is an important piece of the puzzle on the road to success. But how long should a long session be? Does ‘the longer, the better’ apply?
