Essentials

The 29 year-old Céline Aebi was the Swiss mountain running champion last year and has already represented Switzerland several times at international championships.

For years, athletes and coaches believed that static stretching before and after training or competition was important and beneficial for performance and injury prevention. However, modern sports science has revised this view.

The human musculoskeletal system has evolved for dynamic, upright movement, not for sitting motionless for hours. Nevertheless, many working professionals spend a large part of their day sitting, usually in front of a screen. This negatively affects various muscle groups and joint functions. These three exercises can help.

Athletes tend to overheat at night, in particular in summer. Dagsmejan’s Stay Cool sleepwear keeps them cool and boosts recovery—trusted by pros like Tudor Cycling and the Swiss national hockey team.

If you suddenly experience a slump in performance during a sporting activity, a lack of carbohydrates is usually responsible. How can you prevent this from happening?

Runners often suffer from back pain. Surprisingly, strengthening the legs offers more effective pain relief than solely focusing on back exercises, as a study has shown.

Whether an endurance athlete can deliver good performance also depends on body build and weight. But when does a lower body weight actually lead to better performance? And where are the limits?

The key to effective performance improvement in sports lies in the balance between training and recovery. But how much recovery is necessary, and which methods work best?

What happens if you don't train during your summer holidays?

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

Magnesium – alongside iron – is one of the most commonly used minerals in sports supplements and is primarily taken as a preventive measure against muscle cramps.

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.

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