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Trigger points: how to treat them?

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Trigger points: how to treat them?

Ouch, a knot! Everyone has probably had it happen at some point, whether you play sports or not: A painful spot where the muscles cramp up. Sometimes with a clearly identifiable cause, sometimes spontaneously. These are "trigger points", also called "muscle knots": a painful hardening in muscles that no longer can relax. This can cause pain, as well as a feeling of stiffness or restricted movement.

Bring the outdoors indoors with Tunturi Routes

Bring the outdoors indoors with Tunturi Routes

The summer season is almost over and the dark days are just around the corner. It's time to move your workout from outside to inside again. But of course, looking at the wall inside on your cardio trainer or looking at the traffic passing by is not as nice as working out in nature. We give you five good reasons to continue your workouts indoors with Tunturi Routes.

The kettlebell: an all-rounder for any workout

The kettlebell: an all-rounder for any workout

The kettlebell has been used for hundreds of years to train different muscle groups. It is impossible to imagine a gym without kettlebells, and it has found its way into many households so that people can train with a kettlebell whenever they want. But where does the kettlebell actually come from, what types are there and what exactly can you train with it?

Indiaca: what is it and how do you play it

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Indiaca: what is it and how do you play it

You've probably seen it before on the beach or in the park. Two teams (or two people) facing each other in a game that is very similar to volleyball. But in this game there is no ball involved. Instead, a large shuttle with a feather shuttle is used. The game is called Indiaca, which originates from Brazil and is rapidly gaining popularity in Europe. It is a fun and intensive game for (almost) all ages.

What are the advantages of a jumping rope?

What are the advantages of a jumping rope?

If you think of jumping ropes, the first thing you might think of is the schoolyard. But the jumping rope, also known as a skipping rope, has long lost this image and for many athletes a jumping rope has become an essential part of their workout routine. And rightly so, because the jumping rope is an ideal warm-up, it is an important part of strength training and you train your whole body with it.