Your cross-country skis are waxed and ready for your first training session. Now it’s your body that also needs to specifically prepare. The legs require flexibility, strength and balance. The following 4 exercises will make sure that you're ready.
When it comes to cross-country skiing, following a clear training plan is not everyone's thing – and it's not always motivating. But there are plenty of ways to mix up your training sessions with simple mind and numbers games.
Are you preparing for your first cross-country ski training this winter? Here are 10 tips for a perfect start to the season.
The sport of cross-country skiing consists of two disciplines: skating and classic. Both sports are extremely healthy and yet involve very different styles of movement. Here's what the two styles have to offer.
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Sebastian Stalder caused a sensation last winter with several top ten placings and raised hopes for the home World Championships from 12 to 23 February 2025.
You can naturally optimise your athletic performance and recovery using tools like diet, hydration, sleep hygiene, and biohacking. Learn more in our guide.
A stable pelvis supports the whole body and enables greater performance. Three specific exercises for the centre of the body.
The days were still long and it was possible to train in the evening without any issues. Changing the clocks now means a rude awakening for many. The best tips for training after the clocks change.
If you haven’t run (or been able to run) for more than three weeks, you should be careful when returning to training as your body will be less resilient. Here are our top tips.
After the race is before the race, even though you might not feel like that straight afterwards. The following tips are the best way to recover from the exertion and lay the foundations for a successful competition next time around.
COVID is no longer a major issue in society and sport. While the virus has not disappeared, it is now considered a ‘normal’ viral infection. Here’s what to consider when resuming training.
Many athletes’ secret to success is that, alongside training for their main discipline, they also regularly do alternative forms of training. The results speak for themselves – and should motivate you to take a more rounded approach too.
Ball sport players face very different challenges to endurance athletes. What can we learn from them?
A month ago, Noemi Rüegg came 7th in the road cycling race at the Paris Olympics. In doing so, the 23-year-old from Zurich and reigning Swiss champion rounded off an already successful season.
