10 Min. Lesezeit
Progress Photos: Why They Beat the Scale (DE)
Photos show the recomposition the scale hides. How to take them well, compare them objectively and use them as motivation fuel.
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11 Min. Lesezeit
How to Measure Body Fat: Methods and Accuracy (DE)
Calipers, BIA, circumferences, DEXA and photos compared: pros, cons and real accuracy. Why the trend matters more than the absolute number.
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12 Min. Lesezeit
How to Track Gym Progress: The Complete Guide (DE)
Tracking loads, reps, RPE and measurements accelerates results. What to monitor, with which methods, and how a coaching app automates it all.
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11 Min. Lesezeit
Gym Motivation: Why Systems Beat Willpower Every Time (DE)
Motivation comes and goes; consistent people build systems. Habits, environment, SMART goals and tracked progress keep you training.
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8 Min. Lesezeit
How to Boost Testosterone Naturally: What Actually Works (and What Doesn't) (DE)
Sleep, strength, weight management and fixing real deficiencies: the natural factors with some evidence. Why testo boosters mostly fail and when to see a doctor.
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8 Min. Lesezeit
Strength Training and Menopause: Why Lifting Weights Makes the Difference (DE)
In menopause, strength training helps preserve muscle mass, bone density and body composition. Here's what the general evidence says and realistic expectations.
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8 Min. Lesezeit
Exercise During Pregnancy: General Guidelines and When to Ask Your Doctor (DE)
A purely informational overview of general guidelines (e.g. ACOG) on physical activity in pregnancy. Always follow ONLY your own doctor's advice.
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9 Min. Lesezeit
Training Around Your Menstrual Cycle: What the Evidence Really Says (DE)
Training on your period and across cycle phases: what the (still limited) evidence suggests, how to listen to your body and manage symptoms safely.
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11 Min. Lesezeit
Neck Pain Exercises: Gentle Mobility, Tension and Sitting (DE)
Neck discomfort, tension, and sedentary time: gentle mobility and strengthening drills, screen breaks, basic ergonomics. Tingling? See a doctor right away.
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11 Min. Lesezeit
Posture Exercises: What the Evidence Actually Says (DE)
There is no perfect posture: varied movement matters more than static position. Posterior-chain strengthening and thoracic mobility, minus the alarmism.
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11 Min. Lesezeit
Knee Pain During Squats: Technical Factors and Myths (DE)
Knee discomfort during squats: the technical factors, the knees-past-toes myth debunked, ankle and hip mobility, and better-tolerated squat variations.
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11 Min. Lesezeit
Lower Back Pain and Lifting: Causes, Technique and When to Stop (DE)
Lower back discomfort while lifting often comes from technique, rushed progression, or a weak core. A cautious, evidence-based guide on when to see a pro.
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11 Min. Lesezeit
How Much Cardio to Lose Weight (The Honest Answer) (DE)
How much cardio to lose weight? Cardio helps, but diet creates the deficit. How much you need, cardio vs diet, and why more is not better.
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12 Min. Lesezeit
Zone 2 Training: What It Is and Why It Matters for Athletes (DE)
Zone 2 training: low-intensity aerobic work (~60-70% max HR, conversational). What it is, the benefits, how to find it with the talk test and how much to do.
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12 Min. Lesezeit
Running for Beginners: How to Start Without Getting Injured (DE)
How to start running from scratch: the walk-run method, gradual progression, shoes, breathing and injury prevention. With a practical 8-week plan.
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11 Min. Lesezeit
Walking for Weight Loss: The Complete Guide (DE)
Walking is the most underrated tool for weight loss: sustainable, low-impact, and it raises your NEAT. How much to walk, what pace, and how to make it work.
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12 Min. Lesezeit
Do Fat Burners Work? The Honest, Critical Verdict (2026) (DE)
Do fat burners work? An honest, critical verdict. Minimal or zero effect on real fat loss, what they contain, the risks and predatory marketing. The deficit is 99%.
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12 Min. Lesezeit
HMB Supplement: Does the Anti-Catabolic Actually Work? (2026) (DE)
HMB supplement guide: a leucine metabolite sold as anti-catabolic. What the evidence shows by population, the correct dosage and an honest, scaled-back verdict.
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11 Min. Lesezeit
L-Carnitine Guide: Does It Actually Burn Fat? (2026) (DE)
L-carnitine guide: what the science really says. It's not a magic fat burner, but it does play a role in fatty acid transport. Dosage, safety and an honest verdict.
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12 Min. Lesezeit
Electrolytes for Athletes: When They Really Help (2026) (DE)
Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium) really help with heavy sweating, long endurance and heat. For short training, water is enough. Marketing vs real need.
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12 Min. Lesezeit
Melatonin and Recovery: Sleep, Sport and Cautions (2026) (DE)
Melatonin and recovery: it regulates the circadian rhythm (jet lag, falling asleep), not a strong sleeping pill. Dose 0.5-3mg, timing and cautions. Sleep is the real driver.
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12 Min. Lesezeit
Ashwagandha for Athletes: What the Science Says (2026) (DE)
Ashwagandha for athletes: an adaptogen with evidence on stress, cortisol, sleep and maybe strength. KSM-66/Sensoril dosing, thyroid cautions, honest verdict.
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11 Min. Lesezeit
Do Multivitamins Work? An Honest Guide (2026) (DE)
Do multivitamins work? A varied diet covers most of it. A multivitamin is a low-risk insurance policy, not a food replacement or a performance booster.
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12 Min. Lesezeit
Magnesium for Athletes: Forms, Dosage and Benefits (2026) (DE)
Magnesium for athletes: role in energy, muscle and sleep, the truth about cramps, forms (citrate, bisglycinate, oxide), dosage and food sources. Honest guide.
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11 Min. Lesezeit
Vitamin D and Muscle: Role, Deficiency and Dosage (2026) (DE)
Vitamin D and muscle: role in bone, muscle and immunity, widespread deficiency, effects on strength, how to know if you are deficient and dosing. Honest guide.
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11 Min. Lesezeit
Omega 3 for Athletes: Benefits, Dosage and Sources (2026) (DE)
Omega 3 for athletes: EPA and DHA, effects on inflammation, heart and recovery, dosage, fish vs supplement and who actually benefits. Honest athlete guide.
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10 Min. Lesezeit
Caffeine and Exercise: Dosage, Timing and Effects (2026) (DE)
Caffeine and exercise: how much (3-6 mg/kg), when (30-60 min before), effects on strength and endurance, tolerance and safety. Evidence-based athlete guide.
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14 Min. Lesezeit
Best Protein Powder Guide: What to Actually Choose (2026) (DE)
Best protein powder guide: whey concentrate, isolate and hydrolyzed, casein and plant proteins compared. When you need them, how to pick and when to take them.
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11 Min. Lesezeit
Cheat Meals Explained: Use Them Without Sabotage (2026) (DE)
Cheat meals explained: how they differ from refeeds and flexible 80/20 dieting, the pros and cons, binge risk and how to fit them in without ruining progress.
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11 Min. Lesezeit
Alcohol and Muscle Growth: What Science Says (2026) (DE)
Alcohol and muscle growth: effects on protein synthesis, recovery, sleep and testosterone. Empty calories and how to limit the damage if you drink socially.
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12 Min. Lesezeit
Vegetarian Muscle Building: Grow Without Meat (2026) (DE)
Vegetarian muscle building: build muscle on plant proteins, combine sources for a complete amino acid profile and manage B12, iron and omega-3 intake well.
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10 Min. Lesezeit
Hydration for Athletes: How Much to Drink for Performance (DE)
A hydration guide for athletes: water and performance, how much to drink (urine color), when electrolytes help and why you should not overdo plain water.
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13 Min. Lesezeit
Cutting Diet: Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle (DE)
A practical cutting diet guide: moderate calorie deficit, high protein, maintained strength training and smart cardio to lose fat while keeping muscle.
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12 Min. Lesezeit
High-Protein Breakfast: Ideas, Recipes and Grams (DE)
Why start with protein: satiety, protein distribution and practical ideas (eggs, Greek yogurt, skyr, oats+protein, tofu scramble) with indicative grams.
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12 Min. Lesezeit
Meal Prep for Muscle Gain: A Practical Athlete's Guide (DE)
How to organize meal prep to hit your macros stress-free: batch cooking, containers, storage and a sample muscle-gain week.
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12 Min. Lesezeit
Healthy Fats Guide: What Athletes Need to Know (DE)
Which fats you actually need, saturated vs unsaturated, omega-3 vs omega-6 and the minimum fat intake for hormones and health. Evidence-based.
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12 Min. Lesezeit
Carbs for Muscle Growth: A Complete Athlete's Guide (DE)
Carbs are the main fuel for strength: how much to eat, timing around training and the myths to bust for better performance and recovery.
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12 Min. Lesezeit
How Much Protein Per Day for Muscle and Fat Loss (DE)
How much protein per day you need: 1.6-2.2 g/kg for hypertrophy, more in a deficit. Sources, meal distribution, fat loss, myths and supplementation.
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12 Min. Lesezeit
Calorie Deficit: What It Is and How to Do It Right (DE)
Calorie deficit: what it is, how big it should be (10-20%), how to create it with diet, activity and NEAT, keep muscle and avoid plateaus.
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12 Min. Lesezeit
How Many Calories Per Day? Calculate Your Needs (DE)
How many calories per day you need: BMR and TDEE explained, the Mifflin-St Jeor formula, activity multipliers and how to adjust based on real-world results.
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15 Min. Lesezeit
Gym Nutrition: The Complete Guide (2026) (DE)
Gym nutrition explained: energy balance, the 3 macronutrients, protein, timing, hydration and supplements. How to eat for muscle gain, cutting and maintenance.
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11 Min. Lesezeit
Farmer's Walk: The Loaded Carry Guide (2026) (DE)
Farmer's walk: grip, core, traps and conditioning in one single exercise. Technique, dumbbell, kettlebell and trap bar variations, and functional benefits.
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11 Min. Lesezeit
Face Pulls: The Prehab Exercise for Healthy Shoulders (2026) (DE)
Face pulls: cable rope technique, external rotation, rear delts and shoulder health. Common mistakes and high-volume programming for evidence-based athletes.
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11 Min. Lesezeit
Calf Raises: The Definitive Guide (2026) (DE)
Calf raises that work: gastrocnemius vs soleus, standing and seated variations, full range and high-frequency programming for athletes who want growth.
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11 Min. Lesezeit
Lat Pulldown: Complete Form Guide (2026) (DE)
The lat pulldown for a stronger back: technique, grip variations, mistakes and full programming. An evidence-based guide for athletes chasing a wide back.
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9 Min. Lesezeit
Romanian Deadlift: Hip Hinge Technique, Mistakes & Programming (DE)
A complete guide to the Romanian deadlift for hamstrings and glutes: hip hinge, neutral spine, RDL vs conventional and stiff-leg, mistakes and useful sets.
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9 Min. Lesezeit
Leg Press: Complete Guide to Set-up, Foot Placement & Mistakes (DE)
A complete guide to the leg press: correct set-up, foot placement and muscle emphasis, safe range of motion, leg press vs squat and smart programming.
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9 Min. Lesezeit
Lateral Raises: How to Train the Side Delts Properly (DE)
A complete guide to lateral raises for the side delts: strict form with no swing, cable and lean-away variations, mistakes and high-volume programming.
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10 Min. Lesezeit
Skull Crushers: Technique, Variations and Common Mistakes (DE)
A complete guide to skull crushers for the triceps: correct elbow position and bar path, EZ-bar, dumbbell and cable variations, and smart programming.
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11 Min. Lesezeit
Drop Sets and Rest-Pause: How to Do Them and When to Use Them (DE)
Drop sets vs rest-pause: how to perform them, the differences, when to use them for metabolic stress and plateaus, and which exercises to choose to grow.
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12 Min. Lesezeit
How Many Sets Per Muscle Group Per Week? The Evidence (DE)
How many sets do you need per muscle group? Evidence points to 10-20 working sets per week. Guide to dose-response, MEV/MAV/MRV, and how to count them.
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12 Min. Lesezeit
Intensity Techniques in Bodybuilding: The Complete Guide (DE)
Drop sets, rest-pause, supersets, forced reps, negatives and myo-reps: what these techniques are, when they make sense, and how to use them safely and well.
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11 Min. Lesezeit
Supersets: What They Are, Types, and How to Use Them (DE)
Supersets pair two exercises with no rest between them. A full guide to the types, when to use them for hypertrophy and density, and when to skip them entirely.
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