Endurance training

Researchers have studied how exercise can positively impact aging.

According to a Study Starting This Training at a Young Age Can Positively Influence Aging From the Age of 55

What type of exercise and intensity can particularly support healthy aging? A new French study reveals the answer.

What types of training are particularly beneficial for bones?

According to the study Training Methods That Are Especially Good for Bones

Exercise is known to strengthen bones. But which type is best? A study has now examined the effectiveness of various training methods.

Studies Under Review What's Better: Treadmill or Outdoor Running?

Treadmill or outdoor running? Which burns more calories, protects joints, and boosts mental health? Studies highlight the differences.

Rowing, Cycling, Running in a Fitness Comparison

Expert Offers the Comparison Rowing, Cycling or Running–Which Builds More Muscle and Burns More Calories?

Rowing, cycling, or running—which endurance sport offers what benefits? FITBOOK fitness expert Alina Bock takes a closer look.

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Weekend Warriors Even those who only train on weekends still benefit

Training only on weekends? Those who meet the recommended amount of exercise can still benefit from the health advantages.

Physical fitness might be more crucial for lifespan than previously thought. The comparison to smoking also draws attention.

Analysis of Studies How Poor Fitness Truly Affects Mortality Risk

Which Fitness Metrics Promote a Longer Lifespan? New Recommendations Show Why the Current Minimum Isn't Enough

The combination of jumping, support, and squats challenges the entire body. The result is that significant.

Endurance Test for Home This Burpee Test Reveals Your True Endurance in Just Minutes

The Burpee Challenge is designed to test endurance, strength, and resilience. Here's what the fitness test entails.

Research on the Fitness Trend Effect of Honey on Training and Recovery

On social media, honey is being hailed as a secret tip for workouts and recovery. FITBOOK has investigated what truly lies behind this claim.

Green Party Politician Achieves Top Performance Can I, as a Beginner Runner, Become as Fast as Ricarda Lang in a Year?

From half marathon to sub-6 pace: Ricarda Lang demonstrates how quickly beginners can improve in running. Here's how.

Anyone who thinks that only extremely strenuous exercise leads to an afterburn effect is mistaken. Moderate exercise also has this effect. Researchers have studied how long it lasts.

Study with Untrained Participants Just One Hour of Training Boosts the Afterburn Effect for Several Days

Good news for the untrained: Just one hour of exercise can boost the afterburn effect for up to 48 hours.

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 bike to be considered having basic fitness.

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

A high VO2 max is associated with a longer life expectancy. Expert Brady Holmer explains how to improve this metric.

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.

What Makes a Good Running Training? An Expert Offers Insights on Preparation, Motivation, and Effective Methods.

Peloton Coach Jeffrey McEachern "Running Changed My Life"

Coach Jeffry shares insights from the Berlin half marathon: which strategies truly boost training and progress?

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.

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.

The Best Supplements for Endurance and Performance

FITBOOK Author "14 Days of Jumping Rope–The Results"

FITBOOK author Nina Ponath wanted to find out what it feels like to jump rope for 14 consecutive days. Her endurance self-experiment.

Strength Without (Visible) Muscles – How to Train Effectively

Endurance Athletes, Take Note! How to Get Stronger Without Building (Visible) Muscles

How strength increases without visible muscle mass and what to focus on during training, explained by a sports physician at FITBOOK.

Metabolic Types Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Training - What Are the Benefits and Can You Feel the Difference?

When does the body switch from the aerobic to the anaerobic zone? FITBOOK provides tips for optimal training control.

The SkiErg burns more calories than the rowing machine/rowing ergometer.

Proper Technique For Endurance and Strength: How Training on the SkiErg Works

How to Properly Use a SkiErg for Strength and Endurance Training: Calorie Burn, Targeted Muscles, and Rehab Benefits

Jumping rope and jogging are good for your stamina

Frequently Asked Jumping Rope or Running? Which Trains Your Endurance Better

Does running or jumping rope have the edge when it comes to endurance training? FITBOOK got the answer from an expert.

Nuno Alves regularly trains according to the Norwegian Protocol, a form of interval training

Norwegian Protocol This Interval Method Maximizes Endurance

Nuno Alves regularly trains according to the Norwegian Protocol. How interval training works - and the benefits it offers.

Expert Brady Holmer in Interview How a Weekly Plan for VO2 Max, Strength, and Metabolism Should Look

What U.S. Expert Brady Holmer Recommends to Improve Both VO2 Max and Strength and Metabolism

Expert Brady Holmer in Interview "The VO2max Value You Should Have at Age 50"

U.S. exercise scientist Brady Holmer explains what VO2 max one should aim for at age 50 and where the critical lower limit lies.

Regular exercise, such as climbing stairs, reduces age-related inflammation—especially in people over 50.

Study Summary The Effect of Exercise on Inflammatory Processes and Metabolism in Aging

Exercise in old age affects inflammatory markers, improves sugar and fat metabolism, a study shows. FITBOOK analyzes the results.

Not in the Mood for the Treadmill? How 5 Minutes of Strength Training Can Become a Cardio Workout

Cleverly combine strength exercises and integrate cardio. How to effectively use five-minute high-intensity workouts.

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.

Medicinal mushrooms, such as the pictured Reishi, have been used for centuries. Researchers are also interested in their potential effects.

"Highway to Health: A Study Overview" Certain Mushroom Supplements Affect Endurance and Recovery in Athletes

A meta-analysis examined the impact of medicinal mushrooms on athletes' endurance, immune system, and blood values.

Sprint interval training leads to different adaptations in mitochondria compared to traditional endurance training

"Highway to Health: A Study Overview" What Sprint Interval Training Does for Mitochondria

Sprint interval training has a different effect on mitochondria compared to traditional endurance training. Here's what happens...