FITBOOK https://www.fitbook-magazine.com/ The magazine for fitness, health and nutrition Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:55:23 -0400 en-US hourly 1 Bench Press, Squats, Deadlifts: How Strong Am I Really? Researchers Develop a Self-Test for Strength https://www.fitbook-magazine.com/fitness/how-strong-am-i-really-researchers-develop-a-self-test-for-strength Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:33:00 -0400 https://www.fitbook-magazine.com/?p=14024 Although millions of Germans go to the gym and lift weights, they probably have no idea whether they are above or below average in strength for their age, weight, and height. German researchers have developed a strength self-test based on a study that allows individuals to easily assess their personal performance level. FITBOOK also inquired …

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]]> ]]> Although millions of Germans go to the gym and lift weights, they probably have no idea whether they are above or below average in strength for their age, weight, and height. German researchers have developed a strength self-test based on a study that allows individuals to easily assess their personal performance level. FITBOOK also inquired with the study authors about this.

]]> Case of Hollywood Star Shows: Not Always a Lump – Breast Cancer Can Also Have Subtler Symptoms https://www.fitbook-magazine.com/health/not-always-a-lump-breast-cancer-can-also-have-subtler-symptoms Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:59:00 -0400 https://www.fitbook-magazine.com/?p=14012 Each year, about 74,500 women in Germany are diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the most common cancer among women. When thinking of possible warning signs, most people immediately think of a palpable lump. However, one should not rely solely on this: Breast cancer can also manifest through much less noticeable changes and may not …

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]]> ]]> Each year, about 74,500 women in Germany are diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the most common cancer among women. When thinking of possible warning signs, most people immediately think of a palpable lump. However, one should not rely solely on this: Breast cancer can also manifest through much less noticeable changes and may not cause any symptoms in its early stages.

]]> Consulting the Expert: Why Excess Cortisol in the Body Hinders Fat Burning–and What Helps https://www.fitbook-magazine.com/health/why-excess-cortisol-in-the-body-hinders-fat-burning-and-what-helps Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:05:00 -0400 https://www.fitbook-magazine.com/?p=2939 Do you eat healthily and exercise regularly, yet still struggle to lose belly fat? The culprit might be a hormone quietly working in the background: cortisol. Excess cortisol can hinder fat loss and even promote weight gain, especially around the midsection. Fortunately, there are effective ways to naturally balance cortisol levels through diet, sleep, and lifestyle changes.

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]]> ]]> You eat healthily, exercise regularly, yet the belly fat won’t disappear? It might be due to a hormone quietly working in the background: cortisol. Too much of it can slow down fat loss and even promote weight gain, especially around the midsection. Fortunately, there are effective ways to balance cortisol levels naturally through diet, sleep, and lifestyle.

]]> Orthopedic Chief Physician Provides Insight: Typical Pain Pattern! I Advise These Runners Against Carbon Shoes https://www.fitbook-magazine.com/fitness/typical-pain-pattern-i-advise-these-runners-against-carbon-shoes Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:07:00 -0400 https://www.fitbook-magazine.com/?p=13933 Carbon shoes generally deliver on their promise of allowing you to run a bit faster with less energy. Not only professionals but also hobby runners have long jumped on the bandwagon. The downsides of this development are increasingly observed by orthopedic chief physician Thomas Kälicke in his practice: Patients report similar pain patterns. What the …

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]]> ]]> Carbon shoes generally deliver on their promise of allowing you to run a bit faster with less energy. Not only professionals but also hobby runners have long jumped on the bandwagon. The downsides of this development are increasingly observed by orthopedic chief physician Thomas Kälicke in his practice: Patients report similar pain patterns. What the expert advises runners who want to switch to carbon—and who he generally advises against it.

]]> Fitter Hollywood Star: Expert: “Hugh Jackman’s Leg Training Is Remarkable for 57 Years Old” https://www.fitbook-magazine.com/fitness/expert-hugh-jackmans-leg-training-is-remarkable-for-57-years-old Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:25:14 -0400 https://www.fitbook-magazine.com/?p=13944 Hugh Jackman’s “Wolverine” didn’t leap like a cat through the X-Men films for no reason. In English, “Wolverine” actually means glutton. But contrary to a leisurely glutton, Jackman now shows in a new Instagram video how he trains his legs. The now 57-year-old can still jump, though not as high as he once did in …

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]]> ]]> Hugh Jackman’s “Wolverine” didn’t leap like a cat through the X-Men films for no reason. In English, “Wolverine” actually means glutton. But contrary to a leisurely glutton, Jackman now shows in a new Instagram video how he trains his legs. The now 57-year-old can still jump, though not as high as he once did in the films, but that’s forgivable. What does an expert say about the exercises?

]]> "House of the Dragon" Star: Formerly Unfit: How Matt Smith, 43, Transformed for Daemon Targaryen https://www.fitbook-magazine.com/fitness/formerly-unfit-how-matt-smith-43-transformed-for-daemon-targaryen Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:05:28 -0400 https://www.fitbook-magazine.com/?p=13283 The third season of “House of the Dragon” kicked off with a bang: war, dragons, deaths, and right in the middle, Daemon Targaryen, played by Matt Smith, 43. The British actor cuts an impressive figure in martial armor and shows off his fitness in battle scenes. But it wasn’t always this way. Before taking on …

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]]> ]]> The third season of “House of the Dragon” kicked off with a bang: war, dragons, deaths, and right in the middle, Daemon Targaryen, played by Matt Smith, 43. The British actor cuts an impressive figure in martial armor and shows off his fitness in battle scenes. But it wasn’t always this way. Before taking on the role of the dragon rider in 2022, his fitness wasn’t in great shape. He has shared how he transformed it in various interviews since the series began. FITBOOK has the details.

]]> Between Fast Food and World-Class: This Body Is Deceptive! Former Boxing World Champion Tyson Fury, 38, Is Fit and Agile https://www.fitbook-magazine.com/fitness/this-body-is-deceptive-former-boxing-world-champion-tyson-fury-38-is-fit-and-agile Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:02:00 -0400 https://www.fitbook-magazine.com/?p=13954 Tyson Fury is one of the most successful heavyweight boxers of all time. He dethroned Wladimir Klitschko after nine years of dominance and, as of August 12, 2026, his birthday, holds a record of 36 wins, two losses, and one draw. And he has “beaten everyone with a fat belly.” One wonders: How can this …

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]]> ]]> Tyson Fury is one of the most successful heavyweight boxers of all time. He dethroned Wladimir Klitschko after nine years of dominance and, as of August 12, 2026, his birthday, holds a record of 36 wins, two losses, and one draw. And he has “beaten everyone with a fat belly.” One wonders: How can this 6-foot-9 giant still be so agile?

]]> At Least Once a Week: Regular Sex Offers Health Benefits for Women Over 40 https://www.fitbook-magazine.com/health/regular-sex-offers-health-benefits-for-women-over-40 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:36:00 -0400 https://www.fitbook-magazine.com/?p=6477 On one hand, it's a matter of genetics, but it seems women can surprisingly delay the onset of menopause in a pleasurable way: by maintaining an active and fulfilling sex life beyond the age of 40.

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]]> ]]> On one hand, it’s genetic, but apparently, women can contribute to delaying menopause in a pleasurable way: through regular sex beyond the age of 40.

]]> Study Shows: Women With Endometriosis Have a 46 Percent Increased Risk for This Condition https://www.fitbook-magazine.com/health/women-with-endometriosis-have-a-46-percent-increased-risk-for-this-condition Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:20:00 -0400 https://www.fitbook-magazine.com/?p=13941 Endometriosis is often associated with pain, infertility, or gynecological issues. However, the condition could also have implications for overall health. A large U.S. study involving nearly three million women investigated whether endometriosis increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. Affected Individuals Have an Increased Risk The main finding of the study is clear: Women with …

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]]> ]]> Endometriosis is often associated with pain, infertility, or gynecological issues. However, the condition could also have implications for overall health. A large U.S. study involving nearly three million women investigated whether endometriosis increases the risk of type 2 diabetes.

]]> According to a Study: Older Siblings Have Different Health Risks Than Younger Ones https://www.fitbook-magazine.com/health/older-siblings-have-different-health-risks-than-younger-ones Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:06:00 -0400 https://www.fitbook-magazine.com/?p=13930 Whether firstborn or secondborn, the position among siblings might be more closely linked to health than previously thought. A new study shows that birth order can be associated with the risk of various diseases. While older siblings seem more susceptible to certain health risks, younger siblings are more prone to others. Can Birth Order Really …

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]]> ]]> Whether firstborn or secondborn, the position among siblings might be more closely linked to health than previously thought. A new study shows that birth order can be associated with the risk of various diseases. While older siblings seem more susceptible to certain health risks, younger siblings are more prone to others.

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