Amino acids foods: natural nutrient sources of amino acids June 01, 2023Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) Are you concerned about your supply of proteins and amino acids? Are you particularly interested in which foods allow you to naturally absorb one or another amino acid when you...
Strength training after prostate surgery – what do you need to know? June 01, 2023Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) Prostate surgery is a medically complex procedure in which the prostate is completely removed or at least reduced in size. Affected men often suffer from the consequences of the operation....
Basic amino acids against acidification of the organism May 28, 2023Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) Amino acids are nitrogen compounds that serve the organism as building blocks for proteins. Proteins are involved in numerous body functions and are therefore vital. Our body can only partially...
Amino acids for horses - do they make sense as a feed supplement? May 25, 2023Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) Do you take amino acid supplements yourself? Do you have a horse? In this context, you may have already asked yourself whether additional protein can be good for your animal....
Defining muscles - From the mass phase to the dream body? May 15, 2023Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) Consistent training builds muscles. But the result of the hard work is not always visible. Then it's time to define your muscles and show off your six-pack, toned legs and...
Push-ups to build muscle: 5 tips for more efficiency with push-ups May 02, 2023Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) Push-ups - also known as push-ups or press-ups - are among the most well-known fitness exercises. Even people who don't like sports and laypeople who have never dealt with the...
Which strength training for osteoporosis? How to specifically strengthen your bones April 25, 2023Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) Your body follows a principle that is as simple as it is challenging: “ Use it or lose it ”. No matter whether it is about the mobility of the...
Shoulder osteoarthritis: Can joint-friendly strength training provide relief? April 24, 2023Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) Osteoarthritis shoulder strength training: More and more people are suffering from joint problems and osteoarthritis. Artificial joints, pain therapies with injections and medication only provide limited relief. The latest findings...
Amino acid deficiency and its symptoms April 17, 2023Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) There is a debate among nutritionists. Some of them think that we consume too many amino acids and proteins. Others fear that we are suffering from a deficiency of amino...
Strength training for runners: 4 effective exercises April 11, 2023Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) Many endurance runners in particular find strength training - in contrast to sprinters - unattractive. It is viewed more as a chore than an important part of building one's performance....
Muscle building training plan - how can you build muscles effectively? March 29, 2023Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) Do you also dream of a muscular body with defined upper arms, pronounced shoulders and strong thighs? Then you are not alone. However, the path to your dream body can...
Amino acids effect in the human body: tasks & functions March 25, 2023Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) Amino acids (or aminos) have many tasks and functions in the human organism. Some of them form the basis of the body's protein, while others are involved in the synthesis...