How to Start Working Out

This guide has everything you need to start working out – even if you’re a total beginner. Find tips on how to start exercising and workouts you can do at home right away!

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20 Days in 2020 – Download the Free Workout Plan to Feel the Change

Want to feel a change in 2020? This free 20IN20 workout plan is all you need to start! ✓

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Set & Reach Your Goals: From the First Workout to Goals

Skip the excuses, stay motivated, and reach your goals with the Personal Goals feature and the Workout Creator. See how to track your progress and get customized workouts!

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6 Common Sleep Myths You Should Know

Wondering how much truth there is to the most common sleep myths? We’ve got the facts to help you avoid bedtime pitfalls.

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Running across America from Ocean to Ocean for Marine Plastic Pollution

Sam Bencheghib, an ocean ambassador from the United States, is running across the U.S. to raise awareness about plastic pollution in the ocean.

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A Year of Change – How 2019 Realigned Runtastic

Change is our only constant. At the end of the year it’s time to reflect on some of our most remarkable developments in 2019.

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Feeling Stressed and Exhausted? >> Sports and Stress Management

Stressed out a lot? You might be tempted to lie down on the sofa and rest. Did you know that exercise can help you manage stress?

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9 Best Foods You Should Be Eating to Fuel Your Bodyweight Training

You’re passionate about bodyweight training? Here are the 9 best foods for maximizing muscle growth.

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Indoors or Outdoors — 5 Exercise Variations for Anytime & Anywhere

You can workout at home or outside – no more excuses! ᐅ 5 exercise variations you can do indoors or out.

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5 Training Tips for Effectively Building Muscle

Save your time and boost gains with these 5 muscle building tips. Learn how many sets, reps and workouts per week are optimal for muscle gains.

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Recovery: What to Avoid on Rest Days & 5 Tips to Use it Wisely

Mistakes to avoid on rest day and why it matters for recovery ᐅ 5 tips for recovery day.

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Muscle Gain 101: What to Know to Make Muscles Grow

Avoid common mistakes and learn how to successfully build muscle, even at home without weights!

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New ᐅ Reach Your Fitness Goals with Challenges in the adidas Training App

No more excuses! Stay motivated and reach your fitness goals with challenges in the adidas Training app.

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5 Quick and Effective Bodyweight Exercises to Tone Your Butt

Would you like to have a firm butt without going to the gym? We’ve got 5 fast and effective butt exercises to do at home!

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How Sport Can Improve Your Mental Health

Are you looking for ways to fight depression naturally? With the right mix of exercise and nutrition, you can keep your mental health in check.

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Vitamin D3 • Health Benefits and How to Prevent a Deficiency

A growing number of people are developing a vitamin D deficiency — and not just in the winter. ᐅ Check out the benefits of the sunshine vitamin and how to prevent a deficiency.

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We Ran for the Snow Leopard • Next Run Wild Challenge Coming Soon

We ran for snow leopards in the first Run Wild challenge, but we’re not done yet! Join us for the next one to protect endangered wildlife soon.

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Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary — How Runtastic has Evolved Since 2009

Runtastic just celebrated its 10th anniversary! It’s time to reflect on a decade of change.

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What Does Your Body Composition Mean ᐅ Healthy Body Fat Percentage

Do you have a healthy body fat percentage? Check out the body fat calculator and chart here!

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5 Things You Should Never Do Before Working Out

You wonder why your training isn’t going well? Avoid these 5 mistakes before your workout.

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Should You Eat Carbs After an Evening Run?

Carbs...good or bad? Simple or complex? Learn all about this macronutrient and its importance for runners. And, we’ll even tell you exactly how much you should be having.

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Being Agents of Change at Runtastic

Corporate Social Responsibility matters at Runtastic. Check out our CSR values and what we’re doing to make the world a better place.

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Finally Get Your Six-Pack Abs with This Nutrition Plan

So, you’re finally ready for that six-pack? We’ve got workout tips and the right nutrition plan for you! (Including recipes)

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Race Training: Pros and Cons of Indoor vs. Outdoor Runs (+ What Burns More Calories?)

Is it better to run on a treadmill or outdoors? What are the pros and cons? And which one burns more calories?

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Goodbye, Fall and Winter Blues! 7 Natural Mood Enhancers

What you eat can improve your mood naturally. Chili, chocolate, & more, oh my! Fight the fall and winter blues with these happy foods!

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One Step at a Time: Hanna’s 2,220 km Pilgrimage on The Romea Germanica Way

“I wanted to go on this pilgrimage to prove to myself that I can finish 2,000 km,” Hanna says about her long-distance hike from Hamburg to Rome. ᐅ Read her inspiring story!

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9 Tips to Keep Your 4-Legged Running Buddy Happy

How old does my dog need to be to join me on a run? Which breeds are happy joggers? What do I need to think about? >> 9 important tips for running with a dog.

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Foods that Boost the Immune System? The 4 Greatest Nutrition Myths

Certain foods can naturally make us more resistant to getting sick. And others don’t do as much to boost our immune system as we thought....

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Foam Rollers: What Runners Should Be Aware Of with a Massage Roller

You can loosen up tight muscles after running with a foam roller — also known as a fascia roller or massage roller. (How-to photos included)

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Foam Rolling: How to Relieve Tight Muscles with a Fascia Roller ᐅ Plus a How-To Video

Do you often struggle with sore or tight muscles after you work out? Foam rolling can help. ᐅ Plus a how-to video!

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Frozen or fresh? When Do Fruit and Vegetables Have More Vitamins?

We often hear that there are more vitamins in frozen fruit and veggies than fresh foods. Is frozen really better?

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4 Benefits of Bodyweight Training and Exercises to Improve Running Performance

Want to get faster and stronger? Discover the 4 benefits of strength training for runners >> Plus: bonus exercises!

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Working Out in the Morning: Should I Exercise on an Empty Stomach?

Working out on an empty stomach: is exercising in the fasted state the best way to burn fat and improve fitness? We have the answers.

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Running Off-Road: These Trail Running Tips Will Get You Started

From city running to trail running • Are you tired of running on asphalt? These tips will help you switch from roads to trails.

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Streak Running • Tips to Keep You Running Every Day

Running every day: What helps you be a strong streaker and what are the benefits? >> Tips and tricks for running streaks.

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Warm Farewell for the Win: How We Create a Positive Offboarding Experience at Runtastic

Here’s why we think everyone benefits from a positive offboarding experience at Runtastic and how we approach this topic.

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Run Wild with adidas Running and Uuliin the Snow Leopard

Are you passionate about animal protection? Go for a run with Uuliin the snow leopard and the adidas Running app to protect endangered animals!

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How To Start Your Digital Detox And What You Can Expect From It

Put down your phone and discover how a digital detox can reduce your tech-addiction. 5 easy tips to make you more mindful and help you lead a more stress-free life.

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Swap the Streets for the Trails ᐅ 4 Reasons to Try Trail Running

Is running on the road getting boring? ᐅ Trail running adds excitement to your training and has loads of benefits!

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The Best 3 Combinations of Running and Strength Training

Lose weight or improve endurance: the combination of running and strength training has a lot of advantages.

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Right & Wrong: Most Common Bodyweight Exercise Mistakes

Are you working out at home? Fix your form and avoid the common bodyweight exercise mistakes for Planks, Push-ups, Squats, Lunges...

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Are you Making These 6 Mistakes at Lunch? – How to Eat a Healthy Lunch

You want to eat a healthy diet and maybe even lose weight? Then avoid these 6 mistakes at lunch and find out what’s important if you want to eat healthy.

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Should You Do Cardio or Weights First: How to Train for Your Goal

Running before weight lifting, or is it the other way around? Find out what is best advice for your goal - do you want to lose weight, build muscle or get fitter? We have the answers.

source https://www.runtastic.com/blog/en/strength-before-endurance-whats-the-right-order/

Birch Sugar, Erythritol, or Agave Nectar: Breakdown of 8 Sugar Substitutes

Many sugar substitutes are advertised as healthy — but are they a good replacement for sweets? ᐅ Birch sugar, erythritol, or agave: we’ve taken a closer look at 8 sugar substitutes.

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