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Training

Get the most out of your workouts with training advice for every level.
De ideale pasfrequentie bij het hardlopen! - Jermain Breidel
The ideal running cadence! - Jermain Breidel
My name is Jermain Breidel; I’m a running coach at Vondelgym and captain of the Patta Running Team in Amsterdam. I’m also a long-distance runner. Over the coming weeks, I’ll... Read more...
Hoe blijf je gemotiveerd tijdens de wintermaanden
Staying motivated to exercise in winter
In winter, it often becomes harder to get active: it’s dark when you wake up, it’s cold outside, and the sofa feels more tempting than the gym. Still, your exercise... Read more...
5 manieren om beter te presteren in de gym
5 ways to improve your performance at the gym
You’re training consistently, but your progress is slower than you’d like. Often, the key to progress isn’t in doing one more set, but in the things around it: your diet,... Read more...
Wanneer is het beste tijdstip om te trainen
Best time to train: morning or evening
When to train is mainly a question of planning. Below, you can read about the changes that take place in your body throughout the day, what this means in practical... Read more...
Tips voor Beginnende Crossfitters
CrossFit for beginners: 7 tips to get started
CrossFit may look intense, but it’s one of the most accessible strength sports for beginners. Every exercise can be scaled to suit your level, whether you’re in your twenties or... Read more...
Sneller herstel na een blessure: 7 tips
Recovering from an injury: nutrition and rest
An injury is a nuisance, and virtually every athlete will have to deal with one sooner or later. It’s only natural to wonder what you can do about it yourself.... Read more...
8 Voordelen van krachttraining
8 benefits of strength training at a glance
Strength training has become much more popular in recent years, and there are good reasons for this. Training with weights or using your own body weight offers a range of... Read more...
6 Tips voor spieropbouw
Build muscle: 6 tips on protein, training and rest
Building muscle comes down to three things: strength training with progressive overload, getting enough protein from your diet, and getting enough rest and sleep. If you combine these three and... Read more...
Tips voor een beter herstel na een workout
How do you recover after exercise? Practical tips
After a tough workout, it’s all about one thing: giving your body the space it needs to recover. Recovery after exercise doesn’t have to be a complicated ritual. It’s mainly... Read more...
Eiwitten en duursport, gaat dat samen? Jazeker
Protein in endurance sports: how much and when
Endurance athletes – whether you run, cycle, swim or row – train frequently, often for long periods. Protein plays a slightly different role here than in pure strength sports. Below,... Read more...
8 motivatie tips om zomerfit te worden
How to build an exercise routine that you can stick to
Starting an exercise programme is rarely the problem. Sticking to it is. Most routines don’t fail because of a lack of willpower, but because the schedule was too ambitious for... Read more...
Big Air Kitesurfer Gijs Wassenaar bij team Ekopura
Big Air kitesurfer Gijs Wassenaar joins Team Ekopura
Welcome to the team, Gijs Wassenaar! Gijs is 21 years old and is making a name for himself in big air kitesurfing. Having competed twice in the Dutch editions of... Read more...