Nutrition Transform your comfort food with cauliflower The sad truth is, comfort food tends to be unhealthy. No matter how much we love those buttery, creamy, deep-fried and high-calorie (sigh), meals on the couch after a long day, it does way more harm than good. And take… > Read more
Training Training as a reward – irony or reality? Do you know people who always choose a long run after work over a cozy night with pizza, Netflix and a glass of wine? Or don’t join you for that second cocktail and leave the party early because they want… > Read more
Training Becoming a better athlete: Fear of failure vs. hope for success An athlete’s performance depends on more than how many hours they spend on the training ground. It is compelled by their motives and reasons to act. When someone is driven by achievement, this motive usually occurs in 2 dimensions: hope… > Read more
Training Update: The warmup and cooldown you have been missing How often do you skip the warmup and cooldown? Did you know this simple mistake could cost you your next PB, as well as add days to your recovery period? That’s why we not only want to make you aware… > Read more
Nutrition 3 ways to get creative in the kitchen with Zucchini This vegetable may sit at the bottom of the alphabet, but in terms of clean eating, its at the top of our list. Zucchini is incredibly low in calories and provides many health benefits, including strengthening teeth and bones, improving… > Read more
Science 4 methods to consciously cool down You should already know the importance of a cooldown. Now it’s time to get the most out of yours. Regardless if it’s running, weight training or a bodyweight session, if the same 3-minute jog and quick calf stretch is as… > Read more
Science Active Cooldown: Recommendation or rule? Just like the Dynamic Warmup prepares and activates you for an upcoming training session, the Active Cooldown aims at supporting the body’s recovery process afterwards. In this article, we want to educate you on the importance of a cooldown, and… > Read more
Community From yo-yo dieting to a new way of life: Stefan‘s Story It’s time to quit the extreme yo-yo dieting. The reason for this is simple: it doesn’t work. 26-year-old Stefan Wolf from Bremen, Germany battled with his weight for years. Always going from one diet to the next, he fell victim… > Read more
Nutrition Say goodbye to sad salads Salad’s boring, right? Sure it is…if you’re new to the game. For a salad pro, it’s the most exciting, enticing and interesting dish on earth. Still feeling far from convinced? We’ve got a few ingredients that will turn your plain… > Read more
Training 7 daily duties to become a better runner It‘s easy to fall into a routine with your running and not really think about changing things up, but this could mean you’re missing out on valuable opportunities to improve. While there‘s plenty you can do mid-run, did you know… > Read more
Nutrition You‘ve Got Kale If you‘re not already eating kale, then you’ve seriously been missing out. Packed with antioxidants, fiber, and plenty of vitamins and minerals, it‘s no surprise kale‘s the go-to green veg for many Free Athletes. Wondering how to sneak more kale… > Read more
Training 5 reasons you can’t help but love Aphrodite Come on, admit it – you love Aphrodite. Every Free Athlete does. No matter how long it takes you to hit start, how many times you consider giving up, how often you curse and swear to yourself “never again” –… > Read more
Community Find a way, not an excuse – Alex‘s story “My Freeletics experience made me realize that I had underestimated my body for years.” Alex (33) had had enough of just being “ok” with his life. Like many, the stress of his career and professional life forced him to cut… > Read more
Training New Warmups and Cooldowns: Info for #CoachChallenge participants Soon, we’ll launch new and improved warmups and cooldowns! Here’s what you’ve got to know about the update. > Read more
Nutrition 2 Must-Try Carrot Recipes Nutrient-dense and delicious raw or cooked, the carrot deserves better than a tub of hummus. As a sweet, earthy addition to dishes, its health benefits, particularly when it comes to our eyes, brain and skin, are unbeatable. While unearthing new… > Read more
