Training & Health
Caffeine in sport: dose, timing and tolerance
How caffeine blocks adenosine receptors, which dose works, when to take it and who really benefits from caffeine as a supplement.
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Japanese Walking: how interval walking works
Three minutes brisk, three minutes easy, five times over. Why this Japanese method is going viral in 2026 and what the Shinshu University research says.
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Longevity: your path to a longer, healthier life
What lies behind the buzzword 'longevity', and how you can actively extend the years you spend in good health.
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Climate change in the Alps: what changed in 2025
Glaciers are vanishing, rockfall is increasing and routes are becoming impassable. Climate change is reshaping the Alps faster than expected, and here is where things stand.
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Merino wool: benefits and limits for outdoor clothing
Merino wool turns up in lots of outdoor clothing. We look at its properties, its strengths and its limits across different activities.
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MIPS: how the helmet technology works
MIPS is more than a yellow logo inside your helmet. The system reduces rotational forces in angled impacts. Here is how the technology works.
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Crazy: the Italian brand that invented Fast & Light
A sewing machine, an Alpine valley and an idea that changed mountain sports. Here's the story of the Italian brand Crazy, and why Fast & Light is more than a slogan.
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Nordisk sleeping bags 2026: down or synthetic?
Down or synthetic, mummy or blanket: what really matters when you buy a sleeping bag, and the four Nordisk models worth a closer look this season.
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From road bike to gravel: what changes and what you need
Riding a road bike and thinking about gravel? Here is what really changes, what you can take with you and which parts you need to buy new.
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Dynamic warm-up for hiking and trail running
International footballers never skip the warm-up, and you shouldn't either before a hike or trail run. Here's why dynamic warm-ups work, with two ready-to-use routines.
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Salewa Pedroc 2 Max review: two testers, two terrains
Two members of our community wore the Salewa Pedroc 2 Max for weeks, one in Mallorca's summer heat, the other on evening loops and in the Dolomites. They agree on cushioning, grip and build quality. On stability, they don't.
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Scoot and Ride: the scooter that grows with your child
Award-winning 2-in-1 ride-ons from Austria for children from their first year to school age. Now at SportFits.