Essentials

...errors in training load are the main cause of injuries?

Neck pain while cycling is a familiar issue for most and often appears at the beginning of the cycling season or during the first longer rides. Here are three exercises to help strengthen your neck. 

Strength training is still often underestimated. However, targeted strength training is not only beneficial for all types of runners but is actually a fundamental requirement for practicing your favorite sport in a healthy way over the long term.

After an intense running session or competition, you’re not just left with tired legs; your immune system also takes a hit. This is where the so-called «Open Window» effect comes into play.

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.

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.

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.

…with just one extra hour of training per month, you can slow down the biological aging process?

A long bike race requires physical fitness, but it also offers unparalleled scenery and a welcome change for endurance athletes of all kinds. Here’s how to prepare for your bike marathon. 
 

For optimal preparation for your cycling marathon, we provide you with an exclusive training plan created by long-time coach and two-time Ötztaler winner Mathias Nothegger.

Eliud Kipchoge is a world champion, two-time Olympic champion and has won 11 World Marathon Majors. Reason enough, therefore, to examine his 7 key principles.

The winter period offers the ideal opportunity to make up for existing strength deficits from the summer season. Three strength exercises for cyclists