Muscle Soreness

Anyone who has overdone it physically or overdone it in sports knows it: The next day, the muscles pinch, especially with certain movements. They swell, harden and become sensitive to pressure, and you feel stiff. Unaccustomed or heavy use of the muscles causes muscle soreness – a sign of overload. How does sore muscle develop? … Muscle Soreness

Sport for Overweight

Too fat for sports? No excuses, please! Rather, there are enough serious reasons why overweight people in particular should get going in terms of exercise. Because sport is not only an effective fat killer and a valuable contribution to health – selected with brains it is even really fun! An end to excuses Excuse number … Sport for Overweight

Sport: Fit for the Start?

Most people have a healthy sense of whether they are fit and able to perform. Of course, this is already noticeable in everyday situations: Someone who gets out of breath quite early when climbing stairs should do something for their fitness just as much as someone who feels exhausted and in need of rest after … Sport: Fit for the Start?

Sport for the Musculoskeletal System

In the case of back complaints as well as chronic degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system (for example, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis), sporting activity plays an important role. Physically inactive people lose more bone mass with increasing age, which leads to an increased risk of bone fractures in the event of falls. In contrast, strength and flexibility … Sport for the Musculoskeletal System

Tobogganing

Kids love it, and so do most adults. Tobogganing is the quintessential winter fun. The good thing about it: you don’t have to be exceptionally fit or have any special technical skills to whiz down the hill on a toboggan. A little body tension and driving skills are enough. You don’t necessarily have to go … Tobogganing

Skating

Frozen ponds invite in winter, when it is sufficiently cold, to skating. For those who find this too bumpy or tricky, there are numerous indoor ice rinks. Whether outdoors or indoors: Ice skating is the perfect combination of sport and fun – and for the whole family. Children learn especially quickly. Not so easy to … Skating

Cross Country Skiing

Snowy landscapes, moderate pace and no queuing at the lift – if you like that, cross-country skiing is for you. Well-tracked trails can be found anywhere there is snow for long periods in winter. And this kind of exercise in the fresh air is healthy anyway. This sport trains endurance and boosts circulation. Suitable for … Cross Country Skiing