The 10 Best Kettlebell Exercises for Full-Body Strength
The 10 best kettlebell exercises for full-body strength: swing, goblet squat, Turkish get-up, clean, snatch & more — with form tips and sample workouts.
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Rope Climbs: Technique, Muscle Groups, and Variations
Rope Climbs Explained: Learn the proper technique, the muscle groups involved, the J-hook, the S-hook, modifications, and variations in functional fitness.
Pull-ups Explained: The Ultimate Exercise for a Strong Upper Body
Pull-ups work your back, arms, shoulders, and core all at once. Learn more about form, muscle groups, variations, and modifications.
Healthy Shoulders: How to Keep Your Shoulders Strong and Flexible Over the Long Term
Healthy shoulders need more than just strength. Learn how you can prevent shoulder problems and maintain long-term mobility through mobility, stability, and the right exercises.
ATHX, XENOM & Co.: Are the Next Functional Fitness Competitions Coming up After HYROX?
Following HYROX come ATHX, XENOM, and others. Find out why more and more functional fitness competitions are popping up and what that means for athletes.
Mental Training in Sports: How Motor Imagery Can Improve Your Performance
What is motor imagery? Learn how mental training works in sports, what benefits it offers, and how you can use it to improve your skills, technique, and competition preparation.
RPE in Training: Why How You Feel Is More Important Than Perfect Numbers
What does RPE mean in training? Learn how the perceived exertion scale can help you manage your training more effectively and avoid overexertion.
Recovery During Training: How to Use Breaks to Make Real Progress
Recovery in Training: How to Make the Most of Your Rest Periods, Understand Supercompensation, and Make More Progress Through Better Recovery.
Push Press: How to Get Stronger Overhead
How to Perform the Push Press Correctly: Learn the technique, common mistakes, and how to efficiently lift more weight overhead.
Warm-up and Cool-down Flows in the SmartWOD Workout Generator
Get more out of your workout: Discover warm-up and cool-down flows in the SmartWOD Workout Generator—customized, quick to start, and perfectly tailored to your workout.
Weightlifting in CrossFit: Tips, Techniques, and Workouts for Beginners
Weightlifting in CrossFit explained simply: Learn why Olympic lifts are important, how often you should train them, and what workouts they include.
ATHX Games by adidas: What's Behind the New Competition Format
ATHX Games by adidas explained: structure, disciplines, differences from classic functional fitness competitions, and why this format aims to change the sport.
Thruster – The Exercise That Challenges Everything At Once
Thrusters explained simply: Learn what the exercise involves, which muscles are worked, what equipment you need, and how to perform thrusters cleanly and efficiently.
Why Everyday Exercise Is So Important—And How You Can Incorporate More of It Into Your Life
Everyday exercise is more important than perfect training. Find out why your body needs regular exercise and how you can easily integrate it into your day.
How to Perform Ring Rows Correctly – And Why This Exercise is So Underrated
Performing ring rows correctly: Learn which muscles you are training, what is important in terms of technique, and how to scale and increase ring rows effectively.
New Year's Resolutions That Really Work: How to Stay on Track and Achieve Your Goals
New Year's resolutions rarely fail because of a lack of discipline, but rather because of poor planning. Learn how to set realistic goals, stick with them, and truly integrate your resolutions into your everyday life.
Maximum Strength, Explosive Strength, Strength Endurance—What Does It All Really Mean?
What is the difference between maximum strength, explosive strength, and strength endurance—and which type of strength suits your goals? Learn how the three types of strength work, why they are trained differently, and how you can incorporate them into your training plan in a meaningful way.
How Is CrossFit Training Structured?
CrossFit training for beginners: Everything you need to know about setting up a CrossFit class, special courses, and tips for getting started. Start your journey to a fitter future in the CrossFit community.
Circadian Rhythm: How Your Internal Clock Affects Your Training
Circadian rhythm explained simply: Learn how your internal clock influences sleep, energy, and exercise—and how to recognize your own rhythm and use it in your everyday life.
Muscle Mind Connection: Train with Your Head—and Feel the Difference
Feel the difference: With the Muscle Mind Connection, you connect your mind and body—for better muscle awareness and real training success.
Endurance Training Reimagined: HIIT vs. Steady State vs. Mixed Training
HIIT, steady state, or mixed training? Find out which form of endurance training really suits you—effective, flexible, and sustainable.
Outdoor Fitness Workouts: 10 Effective Workouts for Your Outdoor Training
Train outside whenever and wherever you want: 10 outdoor fitness workouts with the SmartWOD Timer and SmartWOD Generator for maximum freedom during training. Get outside!
Deadlift: The Ultimate Exercise for Strength, Stability, and Posture
Deadlift: The ultimate exercise for full-body strength and stability. With technique tips, variations, and practical knowledge for safe training.
Deloading in Training: Why Less Is Sometimes More
Deloading in training: Why less is sometimes more. Learn how to scale back your training wisely, secure your progress, and come back stronger.
Drop Sets in Strength Training: How to Use This Intensity Technique Correctly
Drop sets: The intensity technique for greater muscle stimulation and progress. Everything you need to know about the benefits, risks, and smart application in training.
Man Maker: The Ultimate All-in-One Exercise For Strength and Endurance
Man Maker Exercise: The ultimate full-body workout with just two dumbbells. Build strength, endurance, and core power in one workout. Try it now!
Take a Break from Training Without Losing Progress – How to Stay on Track
Take a break from training without losing progress: Learn why breaks are important, how to maintain progress, and how to return to training in a smart way.
Dumbbell Snatch: The Most Explosive Dumbbell Exercise for Your Full-Body Workout
Dumbbell snatch explained: technique, variations, and tips. Learn this explosive dumbbell exercise for strength, endurance, and athleticism.
Kettlebell Swings – Technique, Variations, and Tips For Your Workout
Everything you need to know about kettlebell swings: How to train strength, endurance, and explosiveness with just one kettlebell – including technique tips and variations.
Progression in Training: How to Become Stronger, Faster, and Fitter on a Bontinuous Basis
Progression in training made easy: learn how to systematically improve – for more strength, endurance, and skills. With tips, examples, and clear plans.
Plyo Box Training: Why the Plyometric Box is So Versatile and How To Get the Most Out of It
Plyo box training: versatile, effective, can be done anywhere – includes two sample workouts to get you started right away.
Strong Core: Why It's So Important and How to Train It Effectively
Strong core: Find out what it is, why it's important, and how to train it effectively. With simple exercises, tips on frequency, and practical training ideas.
Accessories in Functional Training: Why Extra Work is Important for Your Progress
Accessories in functional training: How to use additional exercises correctly. More strength, control, and stability—with targeted exercises for long-term progress.
Exercising in Hot Weather: How to Train Safely and Effectively in Warm Temperatures
Exercising in hot weather: How to stay fit and safe in summer. Tips on hydration, recovery, and smart training in warm temperatures. Get started now and stay healthy!
Training Grip Strength: Why You Won't Get Far without Strong Hands
Train your grip strength: Discover why strong hands are crucial, which exercises really help, and how you can train effectively either specifically or incidentally.
Your Progress, your Motivation: Introducing the new PR feature in the SmartWOD Workout Generator!
Discover the new PR feature in the SmartWOD Workout Generator: Log your personal bests and track your progress. Try it now!
Strength Training for Weight Loss – How to Lose Weight Without Losing Muscle
Strength training for weight loss: Burn fat, maintain muscle, and shape your body for good—without hours of cardio or stressful diets.
Squats – Why You Should Definitely Incorporate Them Into Your Workout
Perform squats correctly, avoid mistakes, discover variations – everything you need for strong legs and effective training. Get started now!
Training with Rings: How to Build Functional Strength with This Simple Tool
Effective training with rings: Learn how to build functional strength with simple tools – even as a beginner. Exercises, tips, and a sample workout!
Strength Training for Women: More Power, Fewer Stereotypes
Strength training for women: How to become healthy, strong, and confident—with the best exercises, tips for beginners, and practical training knowledge.
What Helps Against Sore Muscles? The Best Tips for Quick Recovery
Sore muscles after training? Here you can find out what really helps, what you should avoid, and how you can get back into shape faster. Regenerate smartly now!
Murph Preparation: How to Tackle the Hero WOD
Murph preparation made easy: With our tips, workouts, and training plans, you'll be ready for the toughest Hero WOD of the year. Get started now!
Row Like a Pro: Technique, Benefits, and 3 Sample Workouts for the Rowing Machine
How to use a rowing machine correctly: technique, benefits, and tips on how to effectively incorporate rowing into your workout—including three sample workouts for every fitness level.
The 7 Best Bodyweight Exercises for Effective Muscle Building
The 7 best bodyweight exercises for effective muscle building – train smart, targeted and anywhere with just your own bodyweight.
Breathing During Exercise – How to Get More Strength, Endurance and Focus Out of Every Workout
Breathing during exercise: How to get more strength, endurance and focus out of every workout – with simple techniques for better performance and recovery.
At What Rep Range Should I Train?
Find the optimal rep range for your workout – whether you're building muscle, strength or losing fat. This way, you'll finally train effectively and purposefully!
Volume Training – How Much Do You Really Need to Make Progress?
Use volume training to your advantage! Learn how to build muscle, increase strength and avoid overtraining by using the optimal training volume.
Weightlifting Belt – Useful Tool or Overrated?
Do I need a weightlifting belt? Find out when it really makes sense to use one, what advantages it offers and how to use it correctly!
Sleep and Training – Why Your Gains Are Made at Night
Sleep and training: Find out why good sleep improves your performance, promotes muscle growth and how you can recover better with simple tips!
Plyo Training: The 7 Best Exercises for More Strength and Speed
Plyo training: The 7 best exercises for more power and speed! Increase your explosiveness and athleticism with these effective movements. 🚀
The 7 Best Barbell Exercises
The 7 best barbell exercises for more strength and muscle building! Learn the right technique and start with effective variations for every level. 💪
Periodization in Training: Why Haphazard Training Won't Get You Ynywhere
Optimize your training with periodization! Learn how to get stronger, fitter, and more enduring – without stagnation or overtraining.
Train Smarter, Not Harder: How the Right Intensity Transforms Your Training
Increase the intensity of your training and achieve new successes! Tips and techniques for more power, progress and effective workouts. 💪
Wall Ball: The Perfect Equipment for Versatile Training
Discover how the Wall Ball can revolutionize your training: exercises, workouts and tips for strength, endurance and functional fitness!
Training Frequency: How Often Should Sou Really Train?
Find out how often you should train! Tips for the optimal training frequency for muscle building, strength and endurance – customized and effective.
Intensity, Volume, Frequency & Tension: The 4 Training Stimuli
Discover the 4 most important training stimuli – intensity, volume, frequency and tension – and learn how to make your training more effective!
Superset Workout Plan: Build Muscle and Save Time
Effective superset workout plan: save time, increase intensity, and build muscle in a targeted way – perfect for your next workout!
Cardiovascular Fitness: Why You Need It And How to Train for It
Increase your cardiovascular fitness: Learn how to improve your endurance and health with effective methods such as LISS, HIIT and everyday tips!
Stabilization Exercises: This is How You Build Stability and Strength
Discover the best stabilization exercises! Strengthen your core, improve your balance and protect yourself from injuries – try it now!
Is Training with Resistance Bands Effective?
Discover how effective training with resistance bands is! Versatile exercises for every muscle, fitness level and goal – give it a try!
Training Duration: How Long Should a Good Training Session Last?
Find the ideal training duration for you! Whether you're looking to build muscle, lose fat or improve your endurance, here's how long your workout session should last.
The 7 Best Bodyweight Exercises for Maximum Strength
The best bodyweight exercises for building strength: learn 7 effective exercises to build muscle – without equipment, anywhere, anytime!
Super Set Training: The Secret to More Effective and Intense Workouts
Discover how super set training makes your workout more effective! Save time, burn fat and build muscle with intense exercise combinations.
Barbell Training: The Perfect Mix of Strength, Stability and Muscle Building
Barbell training: the best exercises, benefits and tips for effectively building strength, muscle and stability and optimizing your training!
The Optimal Training Pulse – Your Heartbeat as a Secret Workout Booster
Find out why your training pulse is the key to better workouts, how to use it and how to get the most out of it in different sports!
Why A Workout Timer Can Revolutionize Your Training
Maximize your training with a workout timer: learn how to train more efficiently, more focused and more intensively - for better results!
Strength Endurance Training – How to Improve Strength and Endurance at the Same Time
Strength training: Improve your strength and endurance with effective exercises and workouts for maximum fitness and energy in your daily life. Get started with SmartWOD now!
How Important Are Personal Bests in Training – And When Do They Really Help You Progress?
Find out how and when personal bests (PBs) can help you to meaningfully advance your training and how you can use them to make targeted progress.
What to Eat Before and After Training: How to Fuel up for Power and Recovery
Eating before and after training: How to fuel up for more energy, better performance and faster recovery.
Ease Into It: How Mobility Training Boosts your Flexibility and Prevents Injuries
Improve your mobility with mobility training: get fitter, prevent injuries and feel better with targeted exercises in everyday life and sports.
Functional Fitness – How to Build Strength for Everyday Life
Get started with functional fitness: effective exercises for everyday life, better mobility and more strength. Tips and smart tools for your functional training!
Hotel Gym Workouts: 6 Effective WODs with Little Equipment for on the Go
Effective hotel gym workouts with little equipment: discover 6 WODs and stay fit on the go with the SmartWOD apps!
Full Body Training – An Effective Way to Train Your Whole Body
Start your full body training with effective exercises, clear training tips and sensible progression – for maximum fitness and quick success!
SmartWOD “Workout of the Month” October: “The Fresh Prince of Dumbbell-Air”
Discover the SmartWOD workout of the month for October: The 15-minute AMRAP “The Fresh Prince of Dumbbell-Air”. Get tips from CrossFit athlete Moritz Fiebig!
How Do I Prepare For a HYROX Competition?
Find out how to prepare for a HYROX competition with the best training tips and nutrition for your success!
Why The Kettlebell Should Be Your New Favorite Tool
Discover how kettlebells can revolutionize your training: effective, versatile and ideal for beginners. Perfect for strength, endurance and full-body workouts!
Motivation vs. Discipline – What Really Helps You in Training?
Motivation vs. discipline: Find out how you can use both to stay on the ball in your training and achieve your fitness goals in the long term – including helpful tips.
Muscle Memory – What Is It and How Can It Help Your Training?
Discover how muscle memory helps you to build muscle faster after breaks and to make your training more effective.
Training on Vacation: How to Stay Fit while Traveling
Training while on vacation: Effective workouts without equipment, tips for fitness on the go and simple ways to stay active even while on vacation.
Are sore muscles a good sign? Everything you need to know about it
Sore muscles: a good sign or a warning signal? Find out what sore muscles really mean, how to deal with them and when you should listen to your body.
Why Progressive Overload is the Game Changer for Your Training
Learn how to continuously improve your strength through progressive overload and avoid plateaus. Tips and strategies for taking your training to the next level!
How Do I Build Up Strength? Your Way to More Power!
Find out how to build up strength effectively – from the best exercises to the right technique, as well as nutrition and recovery tips. Start now!
What is Hypertrophy?
Hypertrophy explained: Everything about muscle growth, the best exercises, types of training and tips for effective muscle training - simple and easy to understand.
The Underestimated Power of Regeneration: Are You Already Taking a Break or Are You Still Training?
Find out how to optimally integrate regeneration into your training plan to avoid overtraining and achieve maximum progress. Tips on periodization included!
Plyometric Training: Your Path to More Explosive Strength
Plyometric training: Discover how you can increase your explosive strength with simple exercises and effectively integrate plyometric training into your plan.
Put an End to Overtraining
Learn how to recognize overtraining, avoid it and recover properly to stay healthy, fit and motivated in the long term. Find your training balance!
Endurance Training for Beginners: How to Get Started Right
Start with endurance training and improve your fitness! Find out how often and for how long you should train and discover a variety of exercises.
How Long Does it Take to See Progress during Training?
Find out how long it takes to see progress during training, which goals are achievable and why patience is crucial.
Dumbbell Training: Get Fit with Dumbbell Workouts
Start your dumbbell training at home: effective exercises, practical tips and motivation for beginners. Get fit, strong and confident!
Hybrid Training: Combine Strength and Endurance Training for Maximum Fitness
Find out how to effectively combine strength and endurance with hybrid training. Tips, exercises and a beginner-friendly training plan await you!
Understand Your Biorhythm: Train Smarter, not Harder
Discover how your biorhythm influences your training and learn tips on how to adapt your fitness routine to your natural cycles.
HYROX: From Training to Competition – Everything About the Fitness Race
Find out everything about Hyrox: from training to competition. Tips, formats and motivation for your ultimate fitness race. Join now and get fit!
Training Time: When is the Best Time to Train?
Discover the optimal training time for maximum performance and goal achievement. Find out which time is best for building muscle and losing weight.
HIIT Training: Full Throttle in a Short Time
Learn all about HIIT training: benefits, getting started, myths, differences to other methods and Tabata. Your guide to effective and varied workouts!
Exercising 15 Minutes a Day: The Power of Short Workouts
15 minutes of exercise a day is enough! Discover how short workouts can strengthen your heart, burn calories and boost your mood. Every exercise counts!
How Useful are Fitness Apps?
Discover the benefits of fitness apps and how they can help you achieve your fitness goals. Find out more about the SmartWOD Timer and SmartWOD Workout Generator!
How Do I Start Doing Sport as a Beginner?
Start exercising as a beginner now and get fitter! Find out how to get started with sport as a beginner with tips, training plans and the SmartWOD apps.
Zone 2 Training: What You Need to Know to Get Started
Learn all about Zone 2 training to get you started. Improve your endurance, burn fat and get fitter - without getting out of breath.
Why You Should Incorporate Bodyweight Exercises into Your Training
Discover the benefits of bodyweight exercises in CrossFit! Learn how to integrate pull-ups, push-ups & burpees into your workout. Start your next bodyweight workout!
Why You Shouldn't Skip Your Warm-up
Find out why an effective warm-up is the key to successful training and what it should include. Tips and tricks for your perfect warm-up!
Home Gym: How to Train Efficiently at Home
Discover effective training at home: tips for beginners, necessary equipment, suitable exercises and creative workouts for dumbbells, kettlebells and bodyweight.
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