Fitness

Jumping Squats Why Jump Squats Are So Effective and What to Watch Out For

Looking for a new fitness challenge? We recommend jump squats. Learn what to watch out for here.

A woman doing push-ups on a balance board

Benefits, Execution Vary Push-up Training with a Balance Board

A balance board can be used for various exercises, including push-ups. You can find out what you need to bear in mind here.

How can you do more repetitions on the bench press?

Training Tips from an Expert Who Can Double their Bench Press Weight in One Month — and How to Do It

Doubling the weight you can bench press within 1 month is an ambitious goal. But not impossible!

More Variety 4 Rowing Workouts on the Machine for Beginners

Rowing promotes muscle building and endurance - but which workouts can you do on the rowing machine as a beginner?

With smart training, you can quickly increase the weight used for squats.

Fitness Expert Explains How Squat Challenge! Double Your Training Weight in One Month

FITBOOK fitness expert Alina Bock explains how to double your squat training weight in one month with incremental increases.

Variations that turn mountain climbers into strength or endurance exercises

Personal Trainer Presents Variations How to Train Strength and Endurance with Mountain Climbers

A personal trainer reveals how classic mountain climbers can become a strength exercise, with weight, speed, and tension variations.

20 Minutes Per Workout How Effective Is EMS Training, and Who Is It Suitable For?

Can you lose weight and build muscle with electrical stimulation? FITBOOK explains how EMS training works and what benefits it offers.

FITBOOK author Nina Ponath exercised every day for two weeks

Without Rest Day FITBOOK Author: "This Is What Happened When I did Exercise Every Day for 2 Weeks"

FITBOOK author Nina Ponath did this self-experiment and spoke to experts about the effects of doing exercise every day.

Arm exercises for beautifully defined arms

Strength training 7 Quick, Intensive Exercises for Defined Arms — Without Equipment

Many people dream of beautiful, strong arms - the following arm exercises help to make this a reality. Can be done anywhere without equipment!

Patrick Schwarzenegger revealed details about his fitness

Hollywood Star Fit for "White Lotus"! Training and Nutrition from Patrick Schwarzenegger

To cut a good figure in "The White Lotus", Patrick Schwarzenegger makes sure he stays fit. His training: surprisingly simple.

Dead Hang: A woman hangs from a pull-up bar

Exercise on the pull-up bar Why You Should Train Dead Hang and How Long You Should Be Able to Hang for

The dead hang is an underestimated strength exercise. FITBOOK explains what it does and what you should bear in mind.

Should you combine interval fasting and training?

Study Shows How the Combination of Intermittent Fasting and Training Affects Body Fat and Muscle Mass

Is it a good idea to combine training with interval fasting if you want to lose body fat but not muscle mass?

Achieving more burpees: A woman practices the complex exercise

Tips from a Personal Trainer How to Do Twice as Many Burpees in 30 Days as You Can Now

Do you finally want to do more burpees? With our expert's tips, you can double the amount of burpees you can do within 30 days!

Exercise 2 days a week: Woman does squats

Plan for the Gym Time-Saving! How to Train Effectively on Just 2 Days a Week

With tips from bikini athlete Lisa Maus, you can train effectively even on just two days a week.

Personal Trainer Explains How Pull-Ups with a Band — How to Learn Real Pull-Ups

Pull-up beginners can use a band to help them learn pull-ups. FITBOOK explains how and with which exercises.

Muscle Occlusion Training What is Blood Flow Restriction Training, and How Dangerous Is It?

Blood Flow Restriction or Kaatsu is a training method in which the blood flow in the arms or legs is restricted. FITBOOK explains it.

Indoor Rowing What Makes Training on the Rowing Machine So Effective and What You Should Look Out for

Training on the rowing machine, also known as indoor rowing, is an effective strength and endurance workout. The right technique is key.

Oscar Winner How hard Mikey Madison Trained for Her Role as a Stripper in "Anora"

Actress Mikey Madison trained hard and overcame many an obstacle to make a convincing appearance as a pole dancer in the film "Anora".

Impressive Pop Star Harry Styles (31) Runs the Tokyo Marathon in an Amazing Time

With a time of 3:24:07 at the Tokyo Marathon 2025, pop star Harry Styles is among the top 15 percent. How did he do it?

Instead of a Steroid Injection Man Eats 900 Eggs to Build Muscle — How an Expert Assesses the Experiment

A YouTuber eats 900 eggs in a month to build muscle. What a nutrition expert thinks of the experiment.

Strength Exercise How Many Calories do Push-Ups Burn?

How many calories do you burn doing push-ups? That depends on different parameters. FITBOOK has done the math.

The "chair" yoga exercise trains the gluteal muscles

Expert Explains Effective Yoga Exercises for a Toned Bottom

Yoga can be used to specifically train the buttocks, achieving a toned bottom. Yoga teacher Nina Ponath explains how.

Vitamin D is important for muscle strength

Research Context Does a Vitamin D Deficiency Affect Muscle Strength?

Too little sun not only makes you sad, it also makes you limp. Studies show that vitamin D deficiency affects muscle strength.

Expert Explains How to Optimally Prepare for Running by Skipping

Skipping is full-body workout and great warm-up before a running. FITBOOK reveals the benefits that can be directly transferred to running.

Canadian Study Are Young People with Physically Active Parents Healthier?

A study has investigated whether physically active parents can influence the health and behavior of their children and adolescents.

Performing Push-Ups Correctly Typical Mistakes that Many People Make When Doing Push-Ups

Push-ups are a popular self-weight exercise - but as simple as they sometimes seem, mistakes are often made.

Fitness Trainer Explains How to Double Your Push-Up Record in 30 days

More strength, better coordination: how to double the number of push-ups in just 30 days. A fitness trainer explains how.

Daniel Schwarzenberger shows off his muscles

FITBOOK Author "14 weeks Until the Bodybuilding Championship - This Is how I Train Now"

Daniel Schwarzenberger is taking part in a bodybuilding championship in May 2025 at the age of 40 - and is now revealing his training.

Keeping motivation for sport high is not that easy

Senada Greca Celebrity Trainer Reveals Simple Trick That Motivates You to Exercise in Long Term

The motivation to exercise often ebbs away quickly. Celebrity trainer Senada Greca has a simple trick to avoid this.

Shoulder Girdle Muscles Trapezius Muscle - Anatomy, Function, and Exercises

The trapezius muscle: Everything you need to know about anatomy, function and exercises to strengthen and stretch it.