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Regeneration: Use your non-workout days optimally

Muscles grow in resting phases. Use your non-training time to support your regeneration actively - with enough sleep, a healthy nutrition and easy relaxed movement.

Seana4 years ago4 min read

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Well-Being

Earned. Not given.

This month the Freeletics motto is Earned. Not given. Read more to find out why and how this simple message can change your life.

Seana4 years ago2 min read

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Well-Being

5 ways to get more out of your workout

We describe the five most common reasons for lack of progress and what you can do to counteract it: Technique, training stimulus, regeneration, sleep and nutrition.

Seana4 years ago5 min read

Training

Women and fitness myth #1: Freeletics training makes women big and bulky. False!

“If a woman does high intensity training, she will develop a bodybuilders figure.”- Read more to find out why this is just a myth and the benefits of Freeletics for w...

Seana4 years ago1 min read

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Training

What does high intensity training actually mean?

High intensity training means short-term training under maximum stress. With high intensity training, the effect of training is as high or higher than with long perio...

Seana4 years ago1 min read

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Training

The #2×2 challenge

To celebrate the launch of the new 2x2 feature we’re giving away a Freeletics sports bag and a one-year Coach subscription. Find out how to enter here.

Seana4 years ago1 min read

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Nutrition

Carbohydrates: Friend or enemy?

Few nutrients are as controversial as carbohydrates.

Seana4 years ago4 min read

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Training

Freeletics Exercises: Burpees

Burpees are among the most strenuous Freeletics exercises. Muscle building or fat burning - with Burpees, everything is possible!

Seana5 years ago2 min read

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Nutrition

High-protein snacks for athletes on the go

5 of the best protein rich snacks that are quick and easy to prepare and eat on the go.

Seana5 years ago1 min read

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Community

From average to awesome in 15 weeks – Nico’s story

Discover how Nico from Luján, Argentina went from average to athlete in just 15 weeks with the Freeletics Coach.

Seana5 years ago4 min read

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Well-Being

7 reasons why women should exercise with Freeletics

Every day more and more women are discovering high intensity training, and especially Freeletics. Is high intensity training with your own body weight really the best...

Seana5 years ago4 min read

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Well-Being

How to fight through the most painful part of your workout

Find out 4 of the best tips to trick your mind, overcome the pain and keep you fighting until the end of your workout.

Seana5 years ago2 min read

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Training

Freeletics Exercises: Leg Levers

Leg Levers (leg lifters) are a particularly effective exercise for the training of your abdominal muscles. The difficulty lies in lifting the stretched legs upwards. ...

Seana5 years ago2 min read

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Training

The Clap Clap rap video that’s motivating millions

The Freeletics Clap Clap rap has already had thousands of views on Youtube. Find out the inspiration behind the video from Lapaz, it’s creator here.

Seana5 years ago3 min read

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Nutrition

Good fats, bad fats: What’s behind them?

Are saturated fatty acids good or bad? Why are unsaturated fats considered healthy? Why fat does not equal fat and why it plays an important role in any diet plan.

Seana5 years ago4 min read