Essentials

Use these tips to find the right trail and prepare for your experience.

Trail running is an acquired skill. By learning the correct technique, you'll have a clear advantage.

Shoulder pain is a common and unwelcome issue as it often has a severe and long-lasting impact on our range of motion. The pain is usually caused by a lack of motor coordination in the shoulder girdle. If your shoulder joint starts to feel painful, it needs to recover and requires well-coordinated movement.

Mountain bike marathons are a demanding discipline which require both physical fitness and tactical skills. We present the five biggest mistakes that people commonly make during MTB marathons.

Sleep is often described as the best medicine and one of the most important means of recovery. This crucial rest phase deserves more attention than we usually give it.

Discover five simple tips for casual athletes and exercise enthusiasts to help you get the most out of your holiday.

The 27-year-old from Zurich and her partner, Anne Terpstra – this legendary bike event in South Africa is disputed in two-person teams – won the ‘Tour de France of mountain biking’ at their first attempt. The two teammates triumphed in the Prologue and all seven stages! 

When you are easily overtaken by the fastest runners, you probably wonder how they manage it. They are not only stronger than you, with greater energy reserves, but also have first-class technique. These three tricks will improve your running style.

Summer provides ideal conditions for endurance sports. But training in high temperatures can be a challenge. These tips will help you keep fit even on hot days.

Running is booming in every age category and also receives a lot of media coverage – and yet most amateur athletes keep making the same mistakes. Expert, Viktor Röthlin, explains which ones.

At the beginning of June, the 27-year-old from Ticino narrowly missed out on a medal in the uphill mountain race at the European championships, finishing fourth. Two days later, the reigning Swiss mountain race champion won the European up & down mountain race title.

This power transmission unit in your pelvis is kept busy. Three exercises for your sacroiliac joints

...regular protein intake slows down muscle loss?

It’s not just intervals that make you faster - continuous running does too. Tips and tricks for your weekly training plan.

When it comes to cycling uphill, weight becomes a limiting factor. High-performance sports are renowned for taking every gram into account. But to what extent is this necessary? And how much do body weight and bike weight really affect performance?