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By Marina Aagaard, MFE On the 1st of January you are full of good intentions and New Years resolutions, which often revolve around getting into better shape … however a 0-100 mph start after a relaxed Christmas (season) often results in physical and mental overload and injury come February. There are smarter ways to do it. It …
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By Marina Aagaard, MFE At home, at the gym or on the move: Music moves you. Music increases motivation. Music increases performance. On that note: Spotify, a digital music service, has investigated the top workout sounds globally and for Denmark, Scandinavia, and presents the Spotify Top 10 DK list, check it out for inspiration, and their Ultimate Workout Playlist with …
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By Marina Aagaard, MFE Stay fit and healthy without wasting time. Even if you are travelling, on holiday or have a busy life with little time for exercising, you need to take care of your health, the foundation of fitness, wellness and performance. The good news is, that you can have great results with minimal …
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By Marina Aagaard, MFE Habit change is not all that easy, because your habits of the last 10-20 years do not just disappear in 1-2 weeks. With the right strategy, however, it is possible to: Build healthy habits that last Maximize wellness and life quality Perform and feel better Get fit (in and out of …
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By Marina Aagaard, MFE Is it really necessary to stretch? Yes. Over time your muscles will shorten due to muscle action during exercise and every day activities. That means, that the muscles become tighter and reduce your range of motion. American College of Sports Medicine recommends, that you stretch two to three times a week, …
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By Marina Aagaard, MFE Don't waste your time! Check these 10 expert tips, based on motivation theory and advanced sports science, and get the most out of your training time. 1. Find your internal motivation, find out what's fun and meaningful in training: 1) It feels good working up a sweat and feeling …
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By Marina Aagaard, MFE Top Tip Enjoy a Finnish sauna, alternate baths hot and cold, it supercharges your body, mind and soul; boosts skin and looks; look youthful, not old ... One visit to the sauna and you too will be sold! Being ½ Finnish (½ Danish) it is only natural, that I am a …
By Marina Aagaard, MFE Eggs are nutritious. Eggs are healthy. Eggs are tasty. Eggs are filling. Eggs are 'superversatile'. Eggs are super. Eggs are my kind of food. Eggs are more than Easter food, eggs are for (almost) everyday and party food. ... but some eggs are healthier and tastier than others ... Organic eggs …
Long-term plan, macro cycle, an example (Aagaard, 2012). Marina Aagaard, MFE Top Tip Reach your goals! Make a plan. What do you say? For better programs and workouts, that is the way. Outline the long-term, then the short-term, it's simple, o.k.? You want to optimize your workout results? Then periodization is for you. First step …
By Marina Aagaard, MFE Green, Blue, Red or Black? All skiers now get ready for that snow attack! Prepare, get ski fit beforehand, don't hold back, Become strong and stable, so you're right on track. Top Tip Oh joy, it is that time of year ... the skiing season is drawing near. However, are your knees a.o. …
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