How can amino acids work on sleep disorders? February 28, 2023Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) Can amino acids help with sleep disorders? If you're like most people, you're probably familiar with sleep disorders. Especially as we get older, many of us struggle with difficulty falling...
Eating before or after exercise - which is better? February 26, 2023Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) This situation is probably familiar to many amateur athletes. You plan a morning workout for the next day. Relaxed running training is on the program. How about the food? Would...
Amino acids during menopause - relieve menopausal symptoms February 15, 2023Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) When it comes to female transition, almost every woman affected can report the changes and symptoms of this phase of life. Maybe you are already before, in or after menopause....
Strength training for children - what should you know? February 13, 2023Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) Until the 1980s , strength training for children and young people was considered unproductive and sometimes even harmful to their health. The basis was various scientific studies going back to...
Can amino acids have side effects? February 12, 2023Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) Perhaps you have already had positive experiences with supplementary intake of amino acids. You may have discovered that the protein building blocks help you lose weight. As an athlete, you...
Are amino acids harmful to the liver? January 17, 2023Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) The fitness and health world is full of myths that unsettle athletes. No wonder, because the interaction between optimally controlled training, sports-appropriate nutrition and the complex metabolic processes in our...
Losing weight training plan - what do you need to consider? January 17, 2023Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) Many of us would like to lose a few kilos or two. Lose weight. The way to get there regularly takes us not only through changes to our diet, but...
Strength training triathlon - tips for overall training preparation? January 09, 2023Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) Strength training triathlon: Triathlon is rightly the supreme discipline of endurance sports. Here the three sports of swimming, running and cycling combine to form a demanding whole. Does it make...
Are BCAAs carcinogenic? Important facts about the special amino acids November 25, 2022Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) BCAA's are amino acids with a special biochemical structure. They are one of the 8 essential amino acids that the human organism does not produce itself. They have a reputation...
Warm-up exercises strength training - These are the best November 23, 2022Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) Warming up before strength training sessions is an important element in preparing the muscles for the strain. Similar to stretching after strength training, the topic is sometimes controversial today. Some...
Strength training for women: which exercises will take you further? October 26, 2022Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) Not every woman is enthusiastic about weight training. Many women fear that they will develop muscles that are too pronounced or that they will physically resemble a man's stature. Others...
Losing weight with cardio: how does it work? October 22, 2022Maik Thies (Fitnessfachwirt IHK) Many of us are very happy when the scale pointer goes down. We spare no effort and no time to lose weight. In addition to diet, sporting activities play the...