Fitness
Stay active and healthy during your whole lifetime! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete, our contributors provide tips and routines to help you reach your fitness goals. Learn about different types of workouts, the benefits of physical activity, and how to stay motivated. Discover ways to incorporate fitness into your daily routine and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.
Why Moving Between Positions Matters More Than Exercise – A Fascia-Based View on Strength & Resilience
Most people think of exercise as something that happens outside of daily life, at the gym, on a mat, or during a scheduled workout. But from a musculoskeletal and fascial perspective, the most important...
It’s All in the Mind – When You Need to Push Through with That Last Rep in the Gym
There’s a moment in every workout when your muscles scream, your mind whispers, “That’s enough,” and quitting seems like the logical choice. That last rep, the one that feels impossible, is...
Duccio Calamai and the Architecture of Calm
Duccio Calamai does not talk about vision boards or brand energy. He talks about Tuesday mornings. About what happens when the lights are already on, the staff are halfway through their shift, and...
Recovery Capacity – Why More Training Is Rarely the Answer
In endurance sport, the default response to stagnation is almost always the same: train more, push harder, add intensity. Yet when athletes plateau, burn out, or underperform on race day, the root...
Breathing Is Not Automatic – Why Ventilatory Efficiency Determines Endurance Performance
Most athletes assume that breathing takes care of itself. After all, it is automatic, constant, and something we rarely think about outside moments of distress. Yet in endurance sport, breathing is not...
The Year of Foundations – Why 2026 is the Year to Reject Wellness Hacks and Reclaim Your Health
Every January, social media floods with promises. A new supplement that will "reset your metabolism." A 30-day challenge that guarantees transformation. A biohack that celebrities swear by. And every...
Strong Parents, Strong Kids – Why Fitness Is the Foundation of Family Health
As parents, we spend a great deal of time thinking about what we say to our children, the advice we give, the lessons we try to teach, and the values we hope to pass down. Yet when it comes to health...
Why VO₂ Max Alone Is Not Enough – Understanding the Full Metabolic Profile
For decades, VO₂ max has been considered the gold standard of aerobic fitness. Athletes proudly quote their number, coaches use it as a benchmark of potential, and many assume that a higher VO₂ max...
Metabolic Flexibility – The Hidden Advantage Behind Endurance Performance
In the pursuit of peak performance, endurance athletes often focus on speed, strength, and cardiovascular capacity. Yet one of the most decisive performance traits, one that separates adaptable...
The Zone 2 Paradigm – Why Elite Endurance Performance Is Built at Low Intensity
In the age of high-intensity training trends, wearable technology, and social media-driven performance culture, one of the most powerful tools for endurance performance remains profoundly...
Why Fitness Fails as a Resolution and Thrives as a Lifestyle
Every January, motivation is high. Gym memberships spike. New workout plans get downloaded. Promises are made. And yet, by February, most women feel frustrated, tired, and quietly disappointed that...
Why Fitness Habits Fail at the Start of the Year and Six Neuroscience-Based Solutions
At the beginning of the year, fitness and health are often framed as a test of discipline: do more, push harder, be consistent. The collective energy of January reinforces the idea that change should...
How to Get Abs Without Starving Yourself – Fat Loss Guide
Most men think getting visible abs requires extreme dieting. Constant hunger. Aggressive calorie cuts. Endless willpower. That belief is exactly why most men fail to lose belly fat, and why those who...
7 Tips on How to Reduce Bloating Naturally
Bloating is a common digestive complaint that many people experience at some point, yet it is often misunderstood. That uncomfortable feeling of fullness, tightness, or swelling in the abdomen can affect...
Assessment – The Missing Link in Movement Therapies
I am writing this article to expand the consciousness and use of the many movement therapies that exist that people rely upon for health and wellness. Let me state from the outset that this is not a...


















