Push-ups, squats, pull-ups – you can train with your own bodyweight almost anywhere. Yet many people see little or no increase in strength. The reason: bodyweight training is not a training goal in itself, but simply a tool – what matters is how you use it.
Many runners will be familiar with the problem: the Achilles tendon hurts, feels tender under load or starts to make itself felt after training. This can be a persistent issue, as tendons have a relatively poor blood supply and heal slowly. Patience is essential – along with the right training.
If you spend a long time sitting down, you may notice it in your lower back. However, the cause often lies elsewhere: deep in the hip, in a muscle called the psoas. A short routine can help keep it mobile and strong.
If you want to enjoy your cross-country skiing in December with confidence and good technique, now is the time to lay the foundations. With the right preparation, you can turn a challenging start to the season into an enjoyable experience from the very first kilometre.
Heavy legs and waning motivation as the season draws to a close? That’s normal. Rather than training even harder, focus on your mental game: here are 3 simple strategies to help you approach your final race with a clear and focused mind.
A calf cramp in the middle of a race – the immediate suspicion is usually that you have not drunk enough or are lacking electrolytes. A new hypothesis from sports science shifts the focus to a factor that has received little attention to date: the mechanical properties of the surface we run on.
The 23-year-old Zurich native Jonathan Hofer is one of Switzerland’s most promising long-distance running talents. This year, he made his breakthrough: at the GP Bern, he ran the 10-mile race in 49:28 and finished fourth, while at the Berlin Half Marathon he set a personal best of 1:02:51. At the end of September, he rounded off his season by winning his first Swiss half-marathon title.
Few questions occupy runners more than this one: How many times a week should you train to improve – without overdoing it? The honest answer? There is no magic number that works for everyone. Your ideal training frequency depends on three things: your fitness level, your goals and what your everyday life allows.
