Training & Health
Altitude and heart rate: back in the mountains after a break
Heading back into the mountains after a long break? Here is what happens to your heart, lungs and blood at altitude, and how to ease back in safely.
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BioLite: cooking, charging and lighting with fire and sun
New at SportFits: BioLite from Brooklyn turns campfires into electricity and brings light to places with no power grid. Here is what sets the brand apart.
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CeLaVi: the Danish King of Rainwear for kids
CeLaVi from Denmark specialises in rainwear, natural rubber wellies and merino basics for children aged 0 to 12. Now new at SportFits.
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Compression in sport: what the research says
Compression clothing promises faster recovery and better performance. We looked at what the studies actually back up and what is just marketing.
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Deuter Race 16: the backpack that never stays at home
590 grams, 16 litres and a rain cover always on board: why the Deuter Race 16 works on the bike, on the trail and on the piste, and who should look elsewhere.
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Family hiking: how to choose routes that work for children
What really makes a hike child-friendly, which rule of thumb works and which routes suit which age. A practical guide for your family holidays.
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Five 3,000 m Alpine peaks you can hike without a via ferrata
Sulzkogel, Habicht, Säuleck, Kreuzspitze and Hochfeiler: five peaks above 3,000 metres in Austria and South Tyrol that you can reach on foot, no via ferrata needed.
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Gravel days: kit and three routes away from the road
Shoes, helmets, bikepacking bags, clothing and accessories for your gravel season, plus three routes you could ride this weekend.
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High-altitude mountaineering: the basics for beginners
High-altitude tours are no spontaneous adventure. Preparation, technique and respect for the glacier decide whether your day is memorable or dangerous.
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Avalanche basics: what you need to know off-piste
Heading off-piste this winter? Knowing about avalanches can save your life. This guide covers avalanche types, the avalanche forecast, emergency gear and how to move safely in the mountains.
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Hiking with a dog: rules, preparation and packing list
Make your hike with your dog safe and relaxed: the rules to check, step-by-step preparation and a complete packing list for both of you.
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Houdini Aero Houdi vs Aero Jacket: which midlayer suits you?
Houdini builds its Aero line from Polartec Power Air Active: less microfibre shedding, more breathability. Here is who the Aero Houdi and the Aero Jacket are right for.