Endurance training

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.

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.

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.

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 is 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.

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...

Fitness Trainer Recommends Light Cardio After Strength Training–Here's Why

Trainer and FITBOOK expert Alina Bock explains why doing cardio after strength training is an effective method for better recovery.

FITBOOK Author Conducts Self-Experiment Walking with a Weighted Vest

FITBOOK Author Tested It Is a Weighted Vest Worth It for Higher Calorie Burn? My Personal Experiment

Is it worth buying a weighted vest? FITBOOK author Nina Ponath set out to discover just that through a personal experiment.

The StairMaster has become a staple in many gym facilities.

Cardio at the Gym Better Than Stairs? What Makes the StairMaster So Effective

The StairMaster is now a staple in gym equipment. But what benefits does stair climbing on this cardio machine offer?

50 Years or Older–Don't Forget Your Endurance Training

Interview with a Sports Cardiologist How Men Over 50 Can Ideally Train Their Endurance

Even at age 50 and beyond, it's important for men to focus on endurance training. FITBOOK explains what matters.

Fitness Endurance and Strength Training Back-to-Back? Here's What the Expert Says

Many people first train for strength and then immediately for endurance. Fitness expert Stephan Geisler explains what to keep in mind when doing so.

How do you motivate yourself to run a half marathon alone?

FITBOOK Author "Since My Dream of Running the Mallorca Race Fell Through, I Just Ran a Half Marathon Alone at Home."

Since the planned half marathon in Mallorca didn't happen, FITBOOK author Nina Ponath decided to run one on her own.

How do training effects, calorie consumption, joint stress, and injury risk differ when running outdoors compared to on a treadmill?

Muscles, Joints, Calories What's Better: Running Outdoors or on a Treadmill?

Running outside or on a treadmill—which is better? Studies compare calorie burn and muscle engagement. FITBOOK gives an overview.

Improving Endurance with Black Currant Extract?

According to a sports study Blackcurrant extract improves men's running performance

An extract from black currants may apparently improve running performance. The reason for this is believed to be anthocyanins.

Five units Boost Your VO2 Max with the Right Workouts

The VO2 max value represents the maximum oxygen uptake (and utilization) under exertion and can be specifically increased.

Alexandra Grauvogl during the reboot test

Recovery Boots What Do Reboots Compression Boots Offer for Recovery?

Recovery boots, used for post-exercise recovery, are trending. FITBOOK reviewed studies and tested Reboots firsthand.