Essentials

The MTB marathon season is really kicking off. Here’s the most important tips.

The optimal training for your core muscles is functional and as close to your type of sport as possible. Find out how to achieve efficient core stability here.

If you want to make your major goal for the season a success, you would do well to start with a preparatory race. We'll show you why.

When is the best time to train? In the morning before breakfast, around noon or rather in the afternoon? 

Specific exercises make your movements more economical, ensure fewer injuries, and improve your technique.

Do you want to complete an MTB marathon in 2022? Finish in the top 50 for once? Or finally conquer the extreme distance? If you start preparing for the upcoming season now, you’re guaranteed to achieve your goal.

Systematic training suggests you can plan for success. But things don’t always go according to plan. It’s therefore all the more important to avoid the most common training mistakes.

There are many reasons why your training is not effective despite your wholehearted commitment. These tips will make it work again!

Start training slowly again if you’ve had COVID-19.

Answers to the most common questions I’ve been asked over the past 12 months.

Now is the right time to set goals for the new year. As it is well known that no path is the right one without a goal.

A training break gives the body and mind the opportunity to recover and recharge their batteries once a year.

As your body ages, it changes and your exercise regime needs adapting too. Find out how you can look after your body between the ages of 30 and 70+.

You’re barely 30 minutes into your run or are running downhill and feel pain on the outside of the knee. Or do you have to walk backwards during the final leg of the hike because your knee hurts so much?

Plantar fasciitis and other exercise-related foot injuries can be debilitating. Find out the causes of, and how to prevent, the 5 most common injuries.