Today is the Dutch National Championships Headwind Cycling. And even if you dont participate, today is perfect for a bit of headwind cycling. Last year Bart Brentjens won the Dutch National Championships against the wind. This year he will defend his title. Numbers 2 and 3 from last years top 3 ar

Are we the only ones with motivation problems when its cold outside? With these tips we give our motivation a boost. 1. Make a plan Before the summer, you may have had a clear goal:you wanted to feel fit in your bikini. Set yourself a new goal now:train with heavier weights, become more flexible o

Do you like to whiz down the mountain on skis during your winter sports holiday? Then have a chance to win Stöckli skis. Stöckli skis come from Switzerland and it takes no less than 80 steps to make a ski. The racing skis for world champions also come from here. Win Do you want Stöckli skis (wome

Kickstart your 2015 health with 7 Days of Rehab from Fitness Bible for Women. That means 7 days of healthy eating and good sports and 7 days of no sugar, alcohol or other bad habbits. On January 2, you will receive a free starter kit containing, among other things, nutrition lists, exercises and t

With the right posture you can prevent or reduce many back, neck and shoulder complaints. There are a number of things to keep in mind. Relaxed shoulders You assume good posture by letting your shoulders hang relaxed and not sticking your head forward too much. Many people automatically sit with th

Do you often skip back exercises? Do not. By training your back muscles you reduce the risk of back problems and it ensures a nice posture. 1. You also train your abs By also doing exercises for your back muscles, you keep your core in balance and strengthen the entire section. 2. To reduce the

A big stick behind the door. Track your progress Set your personal exercise goals and work towards them. At a glance you can see your progress over the past period, which motivates you to continue. Measure your heart rate With the Fitbit Charge HR and Fitbit Surge you can track your heart rate. Wi

January is the month to get rid of the December kilos. With our smoothie tips and the three-day health plan you will certainly succeed. Try to puree fruit and vegetables as completely as possible Did you know that the skin is usually the healthiest part of fruits and vegetables? The skin and pulp

This video shows how flexible our body (or rather our skeleton) is during yoga. Watch the video below and think about it while standing in the downward facing dog.

The first Monday of the year is a black monday at the gym; Busy! But what if you dont really like the taste? With these tips you can start exercising again after the weird December rhythm. Evaluate your exercise habits How has sports been in recent months? What do you like doing and what do you di

The Hell Week is a week in which you turn your life around. In one week you do everything you know you should do. You dont settle for good enough and you work your ass off. What is Hell Week? Erik Bertrand Larssen is the man behind the Helweek. He based the week, which he wrote a book about, on the

This morning at 06.30, there were more than 100 athletes at the Vondelpark for a silent disco work-out during sunrise. Missed? For the next five weeks, Thursday mornings will still be dominated by Scheckters Sunrise Project. Starting the day in silence Scheckters Sunrise Project is the ideal way to

Bikram yoga is done in a studio that is heated to 40 degrees. And yes, that is warm, especially if you are not used to it yet. We have 5 tips for the first lesson. Do not wear clothes that are too warm A pair of shorts with a top or sports bra is sufficient. Drink enough Make sure you drink enough

Starting tomorrow, Alexander Wangs sports collection for H&M is finally on sale. Are you going to score one or more items? The collection will be on sale from Thursday morning, November 6, in selected H&M stores and online.

Another reason to go running, walking or cycling tonight:for every kilometer you travel, money is donated to a good cause. And its super simple. Easy to use There are more and more sporting events that are committed to a good cause, but from now on you can also commit to a good cause when you run a

Often the parents set a bad example. Not a good example 40 percent of parents do not see themselves as an athlete or as someone who moves a lot. The kids see it too. 63 percent of the children think that their parents exercise (too) little. Exercise is expensive Slightly more than half of the chil

Sleep is important to function during the day, but also if you want to lose weight or maintain your resistance, a good nights sleep is essential. However, busy days sometimes make it difficult to get enough sleep. How many hours do you usually sleep? Vote in our poll. Read also Why getting e

Healthier and more active life? The first stone you lay is disable the Yes but button, and stop negotiating with yourself. Done with it! Marije: Mental kick Yeah, but I cant exercise because Im too busy. Yes, but I cant eat healthy, because I have different shifts. Yes, but its weekend. Every Ye

Its dark early already. It is not the intention that our running lap is lost because of this. With these tips you can make running in the dark safer. Provide good lighting If youve ever encountered a runner while you were in the car, you know how poorly visible runners really are. Therefore wear li

Dont say goodbye to goji berries and chia seeds just yet – they are still packed with superpowers. But make some room in your cupboard for this batch of 10 new superfoods. 1. Coffee flour Our prediction:coffee flour will be the superstar of 2015. Coffee flour may sound a bit strange, but dont pay