Fitness
Overtraining in beginners: warning signs you shouldn't ignore
How to spot the symptoms of overtraining when you've only been training for a short time, and what steps to take to…
Category: Sports
Running
Trail vs asphalt: what changes in training, footwear and recovery
Running on trails and running in the city have less in common than you might think. I'll explain the real differences in…
Fitness
Muscle soreness: what it is, how long it lasts, and whether you should train through it
What muscle soreness really is, why lactic acid isn't to blame, and how to decide whether to train or rest when delayed-onset…
Athletics
Marathon after 50: how to train without overdoing it
A practical guide to preparing for a marathon after 50 with a sound head on your shoulders: medical check-up, realistic weekly mileage,…
Fitness
Fasted training: who it makes sense for and who it backfires on
Does training without breakfast help, or are you sabotaging yourself? An evidence-based guide to knowing when fasting fits your training and when…
Fitness
Joint mobility before training: 8 exercises in 10 minutes
10-minute dynamic joint mobility routine to prepare your joints before training. 8 head-to-toe exercises with exact timings and adaptations.
Nutrition
Running on an empty stomach: what does science say about performance and fat burning?
An evidence-based analysis of whether running on an empty stomach really burns more fat, when it improves performance and which profiles should…
Fitness
Returning to training after an injury: the 5 rules to avoid relapse
A practical, evidence-based guide to getting back to training after an injury without relapses: functional clearance, phased progression, strength, listening to your…
Fitness
How to progress training load without getting injured: the 10% rule
The 10% rule is a useful guideline for increasing volume without getting injured, but it is not dogma. I explain how to…
Running
Shin splints vs. stress fracture: how to tell them apart
Learn to differentiate tibial periostitis from a stress fracture based on pain, clinical tests and recovery times. A practical guide for runners.