Do you even swing? — The kettlebell is one of the most underrated yet one of the most beneficial training tools for the average fitness enthusiast. If you are one of those who doesn’t aspire to be a world-class athlete but instead just wants to be a little bit stronger, a little bit more muscular…

Why is nutrition such a polarizing topic? I could feel the blood rushing to my cheeks. Within minutes I became fixated on the screen. The world around me felt distant, and time stopped. The words I was reading fascinated and terrified me simultaneously. Was it really true? What if all…

Who can you trust for nutrition information? — I have actively participated in the online nutrition community for over 15 years. Shortly after I caught the running bug in 2005, I started to dive deep into nutrition. I collected various certifications, read books by the most prominent diet doctors, and, as a scientist myself, devoured research paper after…

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Celebrating my first win at the Mad-Chicken 24-hour run. Do you even know how well you race?” A woman approached me in the dark. It was just after 10 pm, and the night’s darkness had enveloped the motocross track where I and 49 other runners had set out 12 hours…

Here is what happened in September — Today is October 3rd — a public holiday in Germany, where I’m from. We celebrate the reunification of the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) and the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany). As I sit here in the early morning hours, writing this September review, I feel gratitude for the…

Evening routines are morning routines on steroids — Morning routines. Who doesn’t love them? Countless books, blog articles, and podcasts praise the power of starting your day well-organized, peaceful, and productive. However, what’s talked about less often is the importance of cultivating evening habits that promote a restful night. For many of us, the evenings are unstructured and…

Here’s why and how to swing — Most of us are sitting too much. Yes, even if you are an avid gym-goer, running enthusiast, or yoga lover. Just think about it. How often do you go to the gym, or are otherwise active? Unless you are a professional athlete or have a job that requires you to…

Running from pain doesn’t work — I didn’t recognize the woman in the mirror. The eyes staring back at me were sunken, and the dark circles underneath them contrasted with the white of my skin. My lips were chapped. “Damn, you look tired,” I said aloud as I turned away from the hotel’s bathroom mirror and…