Training

Every woman goes through the menopause. Hot flushes, poor sleep, lower energy levels and a body that suddenly reacts differently: many women feel as though they’re strangers in their own bodies during this phase. The good news is that you have far more control over the situation than you realise. One of the most effective ways to manage this is strength training. In this article, you’ll find out what changes during the menopause, what Dr Stacy Sims’ research says about it, an

A full-body workout, or would you prefer a split routine where you train different body parts on different days? As a personal trainer in Basel, I’m often asked this question, and the honest answer is: it depends. Which approach makes more sense for you depends largely on your current fitness level, your ability to recover, and what your daily routine is like. The first step: an honest assessment of the current situation Before you even decide whether full-body training or a

Twice a week? Three times? Or perhaps every day, so that you finally see some results? If you’re asking yourself this question, you’re not alone. As a personal trainer in Basel, I hear this from almost every new client. And I’ll let you in on a little secret right from the start: there’s no such thing as the perfect number that applies to everyone. But there is the right number for you. The short answer For an effective training plan aimed at building muscle, I recommend at l

You train to have a fit body but did you know that the right kind of movement has just as strong an effect on your brain? Current neuroscience shows: targeted training doesn't just improve strength and endurance, it also sharpens focus, memory, and mental clarity in everyday life. In short: your brain benefits most from a training mix of easy endurance work, intense intervals, slow strength training, and explosive movements. How these four building blocks work together and ho

“I'll start strength training once I'm older” as a personal trainer in Basel, I hear this more often than you'd think. But actually, the opposite is true: the earlier you start strength training, the better you protect yourself against a problem that often only becomes visible decades later osteoporosis. In short: heavy strength training places targeted stress on your bones, prompting them to build up. If you train today, you build a reserve of bone and muscle that benefits y