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.
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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?
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fitness Trainer Explains The Positive Effects of Exercise During Pregnancy
Exercise during pregnancy has a number of positive effects for mother and child. FITBOOK expert Alina Bock explains.
Cardio Hardly Strenuous Zone 2 Training Is Best for Reducing Body fat
Zone 2 training improves endurance, supports fat loss and promotes health. FITBOOK speaks to the experts and explains how it works.
Trend Sport 2024 How Effectively Indoor Cycling Helps You Lose Weight
Indoor cycling is the perfect cardio workout for losing weight and improving your general fitness - FITBOOK has tested it.
Rosa Mota Former Olympic Champion (66) Sets New World Record in the 10 km Run
Former Olympic champion and marathon runner Rosa Mota sets a new world record at the age of 66. FITBOOK looks back on her career.
Sports Scientist Dares The 2nd Attempt Should Succeed! Back on the Bodybuilding Stage at over 40
Sports economist Daniel Schwarzenberger wants to return to the natural bodybuilding stage at the age of 40.
His Trainer, David Kingsbury, Revealed the Details to FITBOOK Reduced Body Fat! Aaron Taylor-Johnson's Transformation for 'Kraven'
With training from celebrity trainer David Kingsbury, actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson underwent a transformation for "Kraven".
Optimal Results What You Should Do Before Strength Training to Improve Muscle Building
Strength training is great for building muscle, but does an endurance unit have an effect on it? Swedish researchers have investigated this.
Advantages and disadvantages explained by an expert Bench press - better on the machine, with free weights, or with a barbell?
The bench press can be performed either on a machine or with barbells or dumbbells. FITBOOK reveals the advantages and disadvantages of each.
After the plank sensation 59-year-old breaks world record for most push-ups in an hour
Donna-Jean Wilde (59) set the plank world record in March 2024 and has now broken another one with the most push-ups.
Long-distance runner highlights It's better to run outside, even in winter - Jan Fitschen
Winter doesn't exactly invite you to run outdoors, but it can be advantageous. Find out why you should run outside, even in winter.