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Kettlebell Swings – Technique, Variations, and Tips For Your Workout
There are exercises that are simply classics – and the kettlebell swing is definitely one of them. Whether in functional training ,...
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3 days ago4 min read
Progression in Training: How to Become Stronger, Faster, and Fitter on a Bontinuous Basis
You exercise regularly, give it your all—and yet it feels like you're treading water? This is rarely due to a lack of motivation . Most...
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Aug 117 min read
Plyo Box Training: Why the Plyometric Box is So Versatile and How To Get the Most Out of It
Have you ever seen someone jumping on a box at the gym and asked yourself, “What's the point of that?” It's actually more useful than...
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Aug 57 min read
Strong Core: Why It's So Important and How to Train It Effectively
When you hear the word “core,” many people immediately think of a six-pack. And yes, a defined six-pack looks good—no question about it....
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Jul 255 min read
Accessories in Functional Training: Why Extra Work is Important for Your Progress
You know how it is: you've completed your WOD , you're soaking wet, the timer is beeping, and all you want to do is catch your breath....
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Jul 207 min read
Exercising in Hot Weather: How to Train Safely and Effectively in Warm Temperatures
Summer, sun, sports – sounds like a great combination, doesn't it? But anyone who has ever done a tough workout in 30-degree heat knows...
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Jul 65 min read
Training Grip Strength: Why You Won't Get Far without Strong Hands
Let's be honest: how many times have you given up during training, not because your back couldn't take any more, but because you simply...
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Jun 185 min read
Your Progress, your Motivation: Introducing the new PR feature in the SmartWOD Workout Generator!
Personal records are more than just numbers. They represent hard work, perseverance , and that one moment when you realize: I have become...
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Jun 123 min read
Strength Training for Weight Loss – How to Lose Weight Without Losing Muscle
When it comes to losing weight, many people first think of jogging, dieting, and deprivation. But what if you could burn fat and get...
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Jun 75 min read
Squats – Why You Should Definitely Incorporate Them Into Your Workout
Let's be honest: who really loves squats? They burn, they challenge you – but that's exactly why they're so damn effective. If you could...
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May 255 min read
Training with Rings: How to Build Functional Strength with This Simple Tool
Two wooden rings, two straps, a hook – and you've got yourself a complete gym. Sounds minimalistic? It is. And that's exactly why so many...
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May 197 min read
Strength Training for Women: More Power, Fewer Stereotypes
“I don't want to look like a bodybuilder.” – This is something you often hear when women first start strength training . But there's no...
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May 137 min read
What Helps Against Sore Muscles? The Best Tips for Quick Recovery
You've finally gotten back into it: new workout, more weight, more reps. And the next day, your body feels like you've been hit by a bus....
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May 55 min read
Murph Preparation: How to Tackle the Hero WOD
So, are you ready for Murph ? Or does the thought of the CrossFit Hero WOD make you panic? Don't worry: with the right preparation and...
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Apr 265 min read
Row Like a Pro: Technique, Benefits, and 3 Sample Workouts for the Rowing Machine
Rowing machines lead a sad existence in many gyms – tucked away in a corner, silent and underappreciated. But they are actually real...
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Apr 225 min read
The 7 Best Bodyweight Exercises for Effective Muscle Building
Who says that you have to lift tons of iron to build muscle ? Bodyweight training – that is, training with your own bodyweight – can do...
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Apr 125 min read
Breathing During Exercise – How to Get More Strength, Endurance and Focus Out of Every Workout
Do you think about your breathing when you exercise? If you almost burst during the last set of squats because you've been holding your...
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Apr 75 min read
At What Rep Range Should I Train?
Repetitions . We do them almost automatically – ten squats here, twelve bicep curls there, sometimes just until it burns. But let's be...
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Mar 257 min read
Volume Training – How Much Do You Really Need to Make Progress?
Whether you want to build muscle , get stronger , or simply improve your performance, the volume of your training determines how far you...
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Mar 185 min read
Weightlifting Belt – Useful Tool or Overrated?
Have you ever been in a gym, ready to do some heavy squats, when someone next to you puts on a weightlifting belt for shoulder presses?...
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Mar 116 min read
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