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Pre-Workout before the training

Pre-Workout: Useful or Myth? | ATLETICA

Do you really need pre-workout? Or is it more marketing hype and a placebo? This article explains which ingredients work, what the risks are — and when pre-workout can be beneficial.

Hypertrophie and muscle building

Hypertrophie und Muskelaufbau: Was genau bedeutet das? | ATLETICA

Muskelaufbau ist nicht nur ein ästhetisches Ziel – er ist ein Zeichen für körperliche Stärke, funktionelle Belastbarkeit und langfristige Gesundheit. Doch was steckt eigentlich hinter dem Begriff H...

Core Reformer Flow Workout

Workout of the week: 30-minute Core Reformer Flow Workout | ATLETICA

With our 30-minute Core Reformer Flow Workout, you'll bring the principles of reformer training directly to the mat — using tools like Pilates bands, sliders, and loop bands. The result: an aesthet...

Dumbbell bars-Set comparison: round dumbbell exercises on the Weight Bench

Dumbbell bar set comparison: What can you do with them? | ATLETICA

They're a staple in the gym—and often the first purchase in a home gym: dumbbell bar sets are the heart of functional strength training. They're compact, versatile, cost-effective, and adaptable t...

Treadmill comparison 2025

Treadmill test: Which model is right for you? | ATLETICA

In this comprehensive In our 2025 Treadmill Comparison, we show you the currently relevant models from our range, compare their strengths, key technical data, and intended uses – and help you decid...

Bulking: pull-ups at the Pull-Up Bar of the Power rack

Healthy nutrition & muscle building: Is it possible? | ATLETICA

Do healthy eating and muscle building go together? With a moderate calorie surplus, high-quality food choices, structured planning, and targeted supplementation, you can not only live a healthier ...

Ab exercises

Abdominal exercises: Your top 10 for a massive six-pack | ATLETICA

This article provides you with the top 10 abdominal exercises you can use to systematically build your core—whether you're training in the gym or on your mat at home. The goal: strength, definition...

Isolationstraining at the Smith Machine

Isolation training: What is it and how does it work? | ATLETICA

In strength training, a basic distinction is made between compound exercises (multi-joint exercises ) and isolation exercises . In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about isola...

Russian Twists with Wallball on the Weight Bench

The best space-saving fitness equipment for small training rooms | ATLETICA

Not everyone has access to their own studio or a spacious fitness room. Especially in apartments, offices, or compact hotel gyms, every square meter counts. Space-saving fitness equipment offers ma...

Functional Flow Workout

Workout of the week: 30 minutes of Functional Flow – Mobility & Core for everyday life | ATLETICA

Flexible, strong, and agile throughout your daily life – without high-impact exercises, weights, or speed? That's exactly what our Functional Flow Workout offers: a clever combination of mobility ...

Warm-up Equipment: Sandbag squat

Warm-up equipment: Which equipment is really worth using for warming up? | ATLETICA

In this article, we'll show you which warm-up equipment from the ATLETICA shop is useful, what to look for when choosing it — and how you can integrate it into your training.

Karlos Nasar with the Powerlifting-Bar by ATLETICA during Clean and Jerk

Powerlifting bar: What do you actually need it for? | ATLETICA

In this article, you'll learn what a powerlifting bar is really for, how it differs from others, and why it's useful for both competitors and ambitious amateur athletes.