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Gezond Sporten met Vegan Sportsupplementen
Vegan sports supplements: which ones are worth taking?
Sticking to a plant-based diet whilst still getting what your body needs is perfectly possible. With a fully plant-based diet, there are a few nutrients you may need to pay... Read more...
Alles Wat Je Moet Weten Over Vegan Proteïne
Vegan protein powder: what it is and how to use it
Vegan protein is protein powder made from plant-based sources, without any dairy or other animal-derived ingredients. This article provides an overview of the category: what plant-based sources are available, what... Read more...
Ekopura natuurlijke supplementen: magnesium, omega 3, vitamine B12, D3 en vitamine C
Natural supplements and exercise: what really works?
When it comes to sport, supplements are popping up everywhere, and the word ‘natural’ is appearing on more and more labels. Yet that word alone doesn’t mean much, as it... Read more...
Wat kan je beter niet doen na het sporten! 5 tips
What should you avoid doing after exercising? 5 tips
What you do after your workout helps determine how your body responds to the exertion. In that half-hour after your workout, all sorts of things often go wrong, from skipping... Read more...
Road to Marathon! Tegenslag, interval en fartlek. met Jermain Breidel
Road to Marathon! Setbacks, interval training and fartlek. With Jermain Breidel
Last month, we kicked off our ‘Road to Marathon’ series together with Jermain Breidel. Today brings part 2, in which we’ll take a closer look at training methods and discuss... Read more...
Sporten met warm weer! 7 handige tips
Exercising in hot weather: training safely in the heat
Exercising in high temperatures places greater demands on your body than a workout on a cool day. You heat up more quickly, you sweat more and you tire more easily.... Read more...
Road to Marathon! met Jermain Breidel
Road to Marathon! with Jermain Breidel
Running is popular, and for many people, running a marathon is on their bucket list. But how do you make sure you’re properly prepared, and what’s the best way to... Read more...
Zo krijg jij de perfecte Core! - De beste core oefeningen
Building a strong core: what it is and 4 exercises to try
You often hear that training your core is important, and that’s true. But what exactly is your core, and why should you spend time on it? In this article, we’ll... Read more...
Spring is in the air, ga naar buiten! 9 x de beste buitentrainingen
Training outdoors: 9 exercises without a gym
You can train outdoors all year round. You don’t need a gym, and in most cases, you don’t need any equipment either. A grassy area, a bench, a climbing frame... Read more...
De 10 procent regel bij Hardlopen - Jermain Breidel
The 10 per cent rule in running - Jermain Breidel
The 10 per cent rule in running - Jermain Breidel I’m Jermain Breidel, a running coach at Vondelgym and captain of the Patta Running Team in Amsterdam. I’m also a... Read more...
Cardio in combinatie met krachttraining voor het beste en snelste resultaat
Combining cardio and strength training: how can you do it effectively?
Cardio and strength training are often pitted against each other, as if you have to choose between them. Yet they target different things and actually complement each other. In this... Read more...
Vrouw voert de resting squat mobiliteitsoefening uit met een Ekopura shaker ernaast
The resting squat: a deep squat for mobility
The resting squat, also known as the deep squat, is one of the simplest ways to improve your hip and ankle mobility. You don’t need any equipment and you can... Read more...