Almost all of us experience it at some point in our lives: going through the back. But what actually happens? Why does it happen and what can you do about it? Read here the 4 tips to prevent back failure and what you can do if it does go wrong....
Back pain in sports is common and can greatly hinder your workouts. Not only pain, but also stiffness in the back or hips can cause this. Do you have back pain while exercising? Read in this article what can cause you back pain and how to get rid of it....
Every year, about 75% of runners suffer an injury. This is quite a number, but there are also many different types of injuries. This makes it more likely that you will have to deal with one. Are you (unfortunately) familiar with having a running injury? Or are you an avid runner and...
We all suffer from back pain from time to time. Sometimes back pain feels so severe that you would prefer to swallow a paracetamol every hour. However, did you know that most back pain can be relieved by doing regular targeted back exercises? This ensures that you keep the muscles around the spine strong and flexible. It goes...
We all know that exercise and sports are good for your health. But do you know exactly how much you need to exercise to actually stay healthy? And does age also play a role in the amount of exercise we need? World Health Organization (WHO) sets exercise guidelines for this? You can read all about it in...
Today, a year ago, you might be at the top of the slopes in Germany, Switzerland or Austria enjoying a week of snow skiing or snowboarding. Now that is not an option. Exercise alone is still important. That is why we give you some good alternatives to still get that skiing and snowboarding feeling and at the same time enjoy yourself in...
At New Year's Eve, while toasting, did you mention your good intentions for 2021? Many good resolutions have to do with a healthy(er) lifestyle. Going to the gym more, eating healthier, quitting smoking. Yet why is it so hard to keep them? The gyms are often packed in January, while...
As tempting as it may be to snuggle up warm with a blanket on the sofa, it is also important to stay active and fit during the autumn and winter months. The corona virus makes it even more important to keep your resistance as good as possible. By working on your fitness, you will have...
Breathing is the first thing we do the moment we enter the world and the last when we leave it again. It is an important part of our lives because without breathing, we cannot live. Our breathing is an unconscious process that we do thousands of times a day. It ensures...
The human anatomy is a wonderful phenomenon with a lot to learn and discover about. Today, we take a look at the elbow nerve (nervus ulnaris) and the injury caused by overuse on this nerve, namely cyclist's hand. Does cyclist's hand only occur in cyclists? How do you recognise this complaint and how can you...