Fitness

Tabata is a variant of high-intensity interval training. Tabata training can be done with various bodyweight exercises, but also exists in the form of sprints while running, on a bike or with other cardio equipment. The workouts are characterized by recurring, very intense stress alternating with short break sequences. A sensible, correctly executed Tabata unit is basically a very advanced form of training and is not recommended for the untrained. Why and how exactly Tabata is implemented can be found in the current Supz article.

Many people who have discovered strength training have the goal of learning how to do a proper pull-up. Pull-ups are a big challenge, especially for women, as their upper body is relatively weaker than men due to anatomical reasons. But men also have a deficit in this basic exercise more often than they realize: the range of motion is often shortened, so that although some repetitions are performed, these cannot be classified as full pull-ups. This article will discuss correct movement execution, the muscle groups involved and the correct methods for learning a pull-up.

A flat, toned stomach with defined muscles – that’s what many people want. But how do you get there? Just do the best abdominal workout every day? Unfortunately it's not that easy. Unfortunately, the myth is still widespread that you can work your way to six-pack abs or even eight-pack abs with the wildest abdominal workouts or 100 sit-ups every day. What is forgotten is that the trained abdominal muscles only become visible if the body fat in this area is particularly low. So “Abs are made in the kitchen” has some truth. However, the combination of both pays off.

How can you specifically build and increase your strength through strength training? What needs to be taken into account? For many exercisers, progress stagnates after a while: they can no longer increase the weights or repetitions of the exercises and do not notice any physical development in terms of body fat reduction or muscle mass. However, there are numerous methods of structuring training plans so that muscle can be built using maximum strength in basic exercises. Especially those who have been training for a long time will have to use specific training methods at some point.