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What is HIIT and why to incorporate it in the training routine?

Më poshtë gjeni artikullin në Shqip. 5 minuta lezim. 5 minute read. HIIT stands for high intensity interval training. If we were to define it further, it means training under high intesity (increased heart rate) for a defined period of time followed by pauses and repetitions. While performing HIIT type workouts, one trains in defined short time intervals with more than 85% intensity, which means … Continue reading What is HIIT and why to incorporate it in the training routine?

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What is the right squat technique?

Is there a right technique for squatting? The answer is yes, but with a caveat. The techniques might look different for different people. So if you see people doing squat differently that’s because that is what works best for them, it’s probably not the wrong technique. There are however a few principles: straight back, feet on the ground and so on. People are not build … Continue reading What is the right squat technique?

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Fitness club vs traditional fitness center

Picture taken from Elite Sporting Club in Tirana, Albania There is a significant trend worldwide in the fitness business to shift from the traditional gyms to smaller specialized fitness clubs. I could mention here various centers like Barry’s Bootcamp, Soul Cycle, Orangetheory and last, but not least CrossFit. All of these fitness club concepts have originated in the US, but have turned globally and can … Continue reading Fitness club vs traditional fitness center

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Does genetics have an impact on your fitness results?

There are different opinions of this topic and i would like to give my viewpoint based on known science and experience that I have personally acquired. One should have an idea of which type of training is adequate for them based on: their body type and their muscle composition. These are generally a given for everyone and can’t be altered that easily. Genetics is at … Continue reading Does genetics have an impact on your fitness results?

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Combining strength with cardio

It could be difficult sometimes to find the balance between getting bigger (put on more muscle mass) or fitter (getting leaner). This is of course primarily driven by your goals. However, there are few things that you might not directly control, or at least it would be too difficult to do so. Genetics and your body type are crucial factors that you need to carefully take … Continue reading Combining strength with cardio

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Running

Running is one of the most widely used cardio training types that exists. This is because you don’t need a gym or any deep knowledge about it (unless you are doing long distance). Just go out and run! I also like running and have done multiple half marathons and the Copenhagen Marathon in 2014 (with a result 3h27m). I believe that running is definitely a … Continue reading Running

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HIIT

HIIT stands for high intensity interval training. The basic idea is to combine a variety of exercises in a training set and complete them in a fast pace by completing each exercise for an interval, for example 30 seconds. The exercises generally aim to cover all major muscles and are combines with weights (bars, kettle bells, and dumbbells) as well as step or simply body … Continue reading HIIT

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Boxing

Boxing is certainly the most intense cardio workout I have experienced. However it’s not purely a cardio type workout as it includes strength as a major part of it. The reason why boxing attracts me is that it’s a great way to relieve stress. Hitting the bag as hard as you can turns out to be a therapeutic activity! There is some technique involved in how … Continue reading Boxing

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