Best tips and tools for running, triathlon and fitness

Heart rate monitoring | The best way to find the sweet spot of exercise intensity

Do you know if you’re hitting your sports and fitness goals or even headed to the right direction? Heart rate monitoring is the best way to gauge your exercise intensity.

heart rate training

August 9, 2018

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Stay fit when you’re on the move – The best travel workouts without equipment

Here’s how you can get a decent workout in when you’re traveling, even without weights, a lot of space or running shoes.

fitness

December 5, 2018

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A minimalist approach to goal setting for athletes – and how to achieve all your goals

Here are some practical tips to help you set sports goals you can actually achieve.

motivation

December 3, 2018

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Why you need to do more than strength training

Strength training is key in maintaining a healthy, functional body, but not enough on its own. Here’s why you should balance strength with space in the body.

fitness strength training

November 28, 2018

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The Fittest Woman On Earth Annie Thorisdottir: Dream big, do more!

Here’s how Annie Thorisdottir turned her dreams into reality with planning, goal setting and, of course, by taking action. Now she encourages all athletes to evolve their dreams.

fitness motivation

November 22, 2018

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Running tips for beginners – 7 FAQs answered by a running coach

Running coach John Honerkamp sheds light on how to get started with running and which mistakes do you absolutely need to avoid?

Running

November 13, 2018

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The core of a fast and strong runner

Core stability is the most important component for any movement, including running. Here are three balance-specific exercises to strengthen your core.

Running strength training

November 8, 2018

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How to measure running power from the wrist – and what can you use it for?

Here’s how to measure running power – straight from the wrist – and how to use it for interval training and hill running.

polar vantage Running

November 6, 2018

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5 plyometric exercises to tackle hill running

Building the strength to run all the way to the top is just a hop, skip, and a jump away – literally.

Running

October 9, 2018

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Triathlon Q&A with 3x IRONMAN World Champion Mirinda Carfrae

Polar athlete Mirinda Carfrae answers questions from the Polar community about training three disciplines and balancing triathlon and family life.

Polar Athlete triathlon

October 2, 2018

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