Fitness

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.

Basic Fitness: How Long Should You Be Able to Ride a Bike?

For Basic Fitness How Long and Far Men and Women Should Be Able to Bike

An expert explained to FITBOOK how long and far one should be able to ride a bicycle to be considered having basic fitness.

Trainer Reveals Her Favorite Ab Exercise

Core Workout Trainer Reveals: "This Is My Favorite Exercise for Abs"

Personal trainer and FITBOOK expert Alina Bock describes her favorite exercise for abs and explains its benefits.

Rowing, Cycling, Running in a Fitness Comparison

Expert Offers the Comparison Rowing, Cycling, Running–Which Is Better for Muscles and Calorie Burn?

Rowing, cycling, or running—which endurance sport offers what benefits? FITBOOK fitness expert Alina Bock makes the comparison.

VO2 Max VO2 Max Linked to Higher Life Expectancy! Expert: How to Boost Your Levels

A high VO2 max is linked to a longer life expectancy. Expert Brady Holmer explains how to improve this measure.

Vatayanasana Open Your Hips and Strengthen Your Knees With the Flying Horse Pose

Vatayanasana is considered an effective hip opener. Discover the benefits of the flying horse pose and how to perform it successfully.

Eight Kilometers Running, Eight Workouts Daily: Why a Pro Plans 100 Days of Hyrox and the Goals Behind It

Simon Gronau "100 Days, 100 Hyrox!"—Simon Gronau Aims to Set World Record

What is behind Hyrox? Fitness trainer Simon Gronau tests his limits with an intense 100-day challenge.

Hollywood Star From "The Boys" to "Mortal Kombat"–Karl Urban's Intense Training

In "The Lord of the Rings," he galloped into the hearts of fans. Since then, Karl Urban has become an indispensable figure in the action genre.

If you're looking for an alternative to the gym, you can head to the playground.

Instead of the Gym 7 Exercises for Outdoor Workouts at the Playground

Playground Instead of Studio: Equipment-Free Exercises for Strength and Stability. How Can a Children's Area Become a Training Space?

A combination of strength training and endurance exercises could significantly enhance longevity.

Fitness Trainer Reveals For Longevity, I Recommend These Exercises

Fitness trainer Alina Bock explains which exercises she prioritizes with a focus on longevity.

Hollywood Star Top Form at 68! Sharon Stone's Fitness Secret

Sharon Stone has been in the Hollywood business for over 40 years. It's impressive how she still shines at 68.

Visible Success Expert Recommends Optimal Number of Bicep Curls for Muscular Arms

How many bicep curls build strong muscles? The exercise alone won't work miracles, but a fitness coach has valuable tips

Hollywood Star Shows Workout Paralyzed for a Year! How Hayden Panettiere Learned to Walk Again

Practically overnight, actress Hayden Panettiere was partially paralyzed. Discover the training that helped her get back on her feet.

From Indoor Courts to the Sand: Lippmann Discusses Motivation, Mental Strength, and the Importance of Targeted Training Methods

Beach Volleyball Player in Interview Louisa Lippmann: "I Listen to My Body Much More Now"

The beach volleyball player shares in a FITBOOK interview how she motivates herself, how she trains, and what she does differently today.

Are Separate Women's Areas in Gyms a Modern Concept?

Opinion I have mixed feelings about women's sections in the gym.

Many gyms have women-only areas. FITBOOK's editorial director is not a fan of this concept and finds it outdated.

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.

Opportunity for a Summer Body Trainer: "Why Spring Can Be a Weight Loss Accelerator"

You want to shed a few pounds before summer—spring is the perfect time for it. Why? FITBOOK expert Alina Bock explains.

Fitness Trend Editor Tests Reformer Pilates: "I Didn't Expect That"

Pilates studios are popping up like weeds. But what exactly can training on the Reformer do? A FITBOOK editor tested it.

Jude Law Demonstrates How to Build Muscle After 50: Insights into Training, Discipline, and Fitness Strategy

Hollywood star Discipline Over Pleasure: Jude Law's Fitness Strategy

An Athletic Body Despite Age? Jude Law Shares Insights on Training, Routine, and the Path to Greater Fitness

Woman Focuses on Her Biorhythm During Workouts for Maximum Training Success

Exercise at the Right Time How the Biorhythm Can Significantly Impact Training Success

Regular exercise reduces cardiovascular risk–and according to a study, aligning it with your circadian rhythm could boost this effect.

Is there guidance for selecting the weight for deadlifting?

Fitness Coach Provides Guidance How Much Weight Fit Men and Women Lift in Deadlifts

Fitness coach Markus Bremen explains on FITBOOK how to choose the right weight for deadlifts.

The wall sit is an isometric strength exercise that proved highly effective in reducing blood pressure, according to the analysis.

Study Summary Isometric Training Significantly Lowers Blood Pressure

Chinese researchers have analyzed how effective isometric strength training is in lowering resting blood pressure.

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.

Spring Prepares the Body for Performance–Even in Training

Coach Explains Training in Spring: Why Now Is the Best Time for Building Muscle

Do you feel more awake and energetic in the spring? Then be sure to use this time to build your muscles.

Hip thrusts build the glutes more effectively than back squats.

Hip Thrust The Incredibly Effective Ab Exercise Men Should Also Do

Experts and studies explain why hip thrusts might be the best exercise for glutes, why men should also do them, and more.

The wall sit is an effective exercise for the lower body and core.

Coach Explains Why the Wall Sit Is an Underrated Exercise

The wall sit engages the leg and glute muscles while also contributing to a well-developed core and increased willpower.

How Much Weight You Should Use for Squats

Fitness Coach Explains How Much Weight Fit Men and Women Can Handle in Squats

How to Find the Right Weight for Squats: Guidelines for Beginners and Advanced Lifters