Netherlands
Michiel Hellegers
About
Favorite sports:
Triathlon & running
Fun fact:
I always get lost.
Most embarrassing sport moment:
During a run I once had to run into the bushes to take a dump.
Proudest sport moment:
My most recent one (finishing Ironman 70.3 Luxembourg in under 5 hours).
From the blog
Low Heart Rate Workouts: Try This Anti-HIIT Session at Home
Polar ambassador (and trainer to the stars) Jack Hanrahan turned lockdown restrictions into a positive by developing this low heart rate workout.
Meditation for Strength: How to Build Mental Muscle
Want to get stronger – mentally? Meditation teacher Kelly Smith shows us how to build mental muscle and improve our outlook on life.
How Mind and Body Are Intertwined
Does exercise (and stress) affect our mind-body connection? Brain health expert Mona Moisala discusses how to reap the benefits without overdoing it.
How Sleep Helps Build Resilience
We spoke with The Sleep Doctor himself, Michael Breus, PhD, about the vital connection between sleep, mental health, and building resilience.
How Exercise Affects the Brain: Does Your Workout Make You Smarter?
What happens to the brain when we exercise? Are we helping or hindering our memory and concentration? We asked Brain Health entrepreneur Teemu Vornanen to give use the scientific low-down.
Returning to Exercise After Injury: PT’s Pro Advice for Coming Back Stronger
How important is your mindset when recovering from injury? Personal trainer (and Polar Ambassador) Lucy Young shares her essential tips for returning to exercise.