michel.winges@axelspringer.com, Author at FITBOOK

michel.winges@axelspringer.com

Leg raises are one of the best abdominal exercises for a summer six-pack.

Leg Raises: Lying and Hanging Leg Raises: How to Properly Perform One of the Most Effective Ab Exercises, According to Studies

Which ab exercise works best? Leg raises deliver strong results. Execution, variations, and benefits at a glance.

Actor Has AB Negative Blood Type Billy Bob Thornton–Plagued by Allergies Due to a Rare Blood Type?

Billy Bob Thornton, his bizarre eating habits–and what he believes they have to do with his blood type.

The Best Exercise for the Quadriceps: Better Than Leg Presses and Squats

At the Gym Pendulum Squat: How the Effective Machine-Assisted Squat Works

Why does the hyped pendulum squat activate the quadriceps so intensely? Discover the benefits, technique, and muscle engagement.

Grip Strength Is Key Farmer's Walk: Proper Technique for the Popular Hyrox Exercise

The Farmer's Walk challenges grip strength, core, and endurance. Here are the benefits of the exercise and how to properly execute it.

Dumbbell shoulder presses can be better than barbell presses.

Exercise Instructions Overhead Press: Shaping Shoulders with Dumbbells

How to master the perfect overhead shoulder press: a guide to techniques, muscle groups, and the benefits of dumbbells.

The kettlebell windmill is a full-body exercise.

Mobility & Stability Kettlebell Windmill–One of the Most Valuable Preventive Exercises

Why the windmill is considered a preventive exercise: benefits for joints, mobility, and stability, plus tips for safe technique.

Abdominal Exercise Cable Crunches for a Six-Pack Workout

Are cable crunches more effective than free abdominal exercises? Do they strain the intervertebral discs? And how do you do them correctly?

The sled push, also known as "Schlittenschieben" in German, is the second discipline in Hyrox.

Hyrox Discipline Sled Push–Building Strength in Your Lower Body and Core

How sled training enhances sprint and jump explosiveness: Insights into technique, muscle impact, and targeted training strategies.

Mark Wahlberg gained a significant amount of weight for a film role.

Special Transformation Mark Wahlberg Swore He'd Never Do This for a Role Again—But Now He Is

Calorie Counts, Water Retention, Hormonal Stress: How Tough the Star's Film Transformation Was–and What He Says About the Ordeal

Musician World Record Attempt at 81? How Hard Rod Stewart Trains

No retirement in sight: Rod Stewart, 81, sets his sights on the over-80 sprint world record and is even training underwater for it.

The kettlebell snatch works the entire body.

Execution Kettlebell Snatch–Strength-Endurance Exercise for Those Seeking a Challenge

Technique, muscle activation, and endurance performance in focus: How the kettlebell snatch impacts strength, back, and heart rate.

The Hackenschmidt machine, also known as the hack squat, is used to train the legs.

Execution and Significance For Leg Strength: How Training on the Hackenschmidt Machine Works

Proper Training with the Hackenschmidt Machine: Execution, Foot Positions, and Comparison with Squats and Leg Press.

Potatoes are figure-friendly tubers—if prepared correctly.

Lose Fewer Vitamins! The Healthiest Way to Prepare Potatoes

Healthy Holiday Preparation: Less Fat, More Vitamins–How to Keep Potatoes Light for Christmas

Ed Sheeran Lost 30 Pounds With Reformer Pilates

Lifestyle Change for Musician Muscles and a Six-Pack! How Ed Sheeran Lost 30 Pounds

Since Ed Sheeran Became a Father: Full-Body Workouts, Habit Stacking, and Reformer Pilates. The Strategy Behind Sheeran's Visible Transformation.

Hollywood Star Top Shape at 58! Jason Statham's Fitness Secret

Functional training, martial arts, and mental strength: how Hollywood star Jason Statham stays in top shape at 58.

Leukemia, or blood cancer, is a serious disease that can occur at any age.

Causes and Treatment of Leukemia Signs That May Indicate Blood Cancer

What lies behind blood cancer, its forms, and current chances of recovery—FITBOOK offers a comprehensive overview.

A meniscus tear often occurs during sports or manual labor.

Knee Injury Meniscus Tear: Types, Causes, and Symptoms

Knee pain after sports or heavy labor? These strains are among the most common causes of meniscus tears.

Somatoform disorders are more common than you might think and extremely distressing.

Often a Great Burden Understanding Somatoform Disorders

Unclear pain, no diagnosis? FITBOOK reveals facts about symptoms, causes, and somatoform disorder.

The tennis elbow heals on its own, but there is a supportive exercise you can use.

Elbow Pain Tennis Elbow–When the Elbow Acts Up Even if You Don't Play Tennis

Elbow Pain from Everyday Activities Instead of Sports: Why Tennis Elbow Can Affect Anyone and What Really Helps–Including Exercises.

Babies have a strong urge to move, and an expert demonstrates how parents can play optimally with their infants.

Scientist Explains Movement is essential for babies! Here's how to support them

Movement is essential for babies. Expert advice, age-appropriate games, and common mistakes to avoid.

Bursitis, also known as inflammation of the bursae, causes severe joint pain.

Bursitis Bursitis – Symptoms and Treatment

Knee or Elbow Pain? Understanding Inflammation, Causes, and Initial Treatment Tips

Highly contagious skin infection that can itch and cause pain

Highly Contagious Impetigo – Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

The skin infection impetigo often occurs in children, is highly contagious, and can even affect adults.

Frequent urination can be a sign of type 1 diabetes.

Chronic Metabolic Disease Symptoms Indicating Type 1 Diabetes

Frequent urination and an intense feeling of thirst are just a few possible symptoms of Type 1 diabetes. Here's everything you need to know about the disease.

NDSR, developed by Andrew Huberman, can reduce stress, improve sleep, and be more restorative than a nap.

NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) How to Reduce Stress with Non-Sleep Deep Rest

What is non-sleep deep rest? FITBOOK examines the practical technique to enhance focus, sleep quality, and calmness.

Yoga Nidra offers more benefits than a nap, and research indicates it has many positive aspects.

"Yogic Sleep" A Few Minutes of Yoga Nidra Can Boost Sleep and Performance

Studies show: Yoga Nidra promotes sleep and reduces stress. FITBOOK reveals why you should incorporate yoga nidra into your daily routine.

Making the home baby-proof is important because 80 percent of all accidents during infancy occur at home.

Accidents, Poisonings How to Childproof Your Home

Discover how to make your home, garden, and bathroom childproof. Tips for safe play, crawling, and exploration.

Grandma's remedies, stretching exercises, and walks can often sufficiently soothe sciatica.

Back Pain Escape the Pain: Effective Remedies for Sciatica Symptoms

From causes to home remedies—learn how to relieve and prevent sciatica pain long-term on FITBOOK.