The secret to getting fit is understanding how to train, and how this training affects your body.

Training Basics – Part 1

• What exactly is endurance? How can I improve mine?
• I want to know how good my endurance is. How can I find out?
• Where does the body get energy for endurance sports?
• What’s the better way to improve: Less weight or more training?
• Can I become an endurance athlete if my training is always the same?

Training Basics – Part 2

• What should I watch for when increasing my training?
• Can I train every day?
• How quickly can I increase the load?
• How quickly will I see results?
• I’m really keen to train. Should I always have a recovery period?
• Should I go all out at every training session?
• At what point does training become endurance training?

Training Basics – Part 3

• Why do I need a heart rate monitor?
• So what does maximum heart rate mean?
• How can I determine what my maximum heart rate is?
• What about the MHR formula of 220 minus your age?
• What heart rate should I train at?
• Is heart rate dependent on the type of sport?

Training Basics – Part 4

• Could running out of breath be a sign of poor breathing technique?
• Is the metabolic training range only useful for overweight people?
• What’s resting heart rate and how do I measure it?
• What is interval training and how do I do it correctly?
• Is sweating a sign that you’re in bad shape?
• What should I pay attention to when breathing?
• I don’t want to lose any more weight. How much should I train?

Training Basics – Part 5

• Can I build up muscle through endurance sport?
• Why do overweight people run out of breath so quickly?
• I’m allergic to pollen. Could outside sports be a problem?
• Can I train when I have a cold?
• I’m not improving. What should I do?
• How can I best combine endurance training and strength training?
• What is the main difference between a professional and an amateur athlete?

Training Basics – Part 6

• What sport is good for back problems?
• Why is strength so important for endurance sports?
• What causes a stitch and how do I avoid getting one?
• Is endurance sport only for runners, cyclists and swimmers?
• What muscle problems can occur with endurance sports and what can I do?
• How do I know if I’ve trained too much?