HIT

The strength lies in the legs. All athletes such as polo players, skiers, cyclists or runners benefit from strength training of the legs to increase athletic performance and endurance. The legs and buttocks are our most important muscle group in everyday life too. In addition, the increased performance of the leg muscles correlates with an improved testosterone balance, higher insulin sensitivity and accelerated recovery. So, how to train legs?

The first part of this mini blog post series about high intensity training (HIT) dealt with the theoretical basis of antifragility of a human body and how this is also reflected in the adaptability of our species. The tendency to overreact (#dramaqueen) to external stressors has resulted in people being able to colonize every climate zone on this planet so successfully. Use this knowledge to get fit.

There are exponential and linear effects. Which ones are you achieving with your training routine? With too much exercise and too little recovery time, you are taking a middle ground that can, unfortunately, lead to frustration. With one HIT strength training a week and only low-intensity training and rest, you achieve exponential health and fitness effects. What are the effects and why high intensity strength training is the optimal way to upgrade your body and maintain it in shape?

No, really, what is corporate wellness? "Health at the workplace" - in good German - or wellness at work describes "all activities, guidelines and grants that lead to healthier behavior of the workforce." According to this definition, wearing a helmet at a construction site would also be a wellbeing measure. What does actually wellness mean and how to enhance the wellbeing of your employees who dedicate maybe 80% of their productive time to achieve work goals?