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Freeletics - Training effectively and sustainably
Yes, we conduct human experiments. But only voluntarily and on ourselves: Barthel tried out for us some time ago to see how Freeletics affects his human body. HERE you can read his report. Now we have talked directly with the people from Freeletics and wanted to know what they think about their tough and efficient training program. Matthias Malinowski talked to us about it:
SPARTANAT: "Join in fitness" is an older movement. What does Freeletics offer that other fitness movements (Crossfit, Calisthenics...) do not have?
Matthias Malinowski: Freeletics is a sport that addresses the current needs of people in our time and at the same time offers effective and sustainable training for the whole body. Many people are very busy with their everyday lives and work, both in terms of time and location. Freeletics enables full-body training that is as effective in terms of physical changes and fitness as other sports. The exercises can be done anytime and anywhere, whether outdoors, in a hotel room, or in your own home. For example, you are no longer dependent on whether a gym is available, and long travel times may also be eliminated.
With Crossfit, among other things, a studio and the appropriate equipment, such as kettlebells and barbells, are required. Therefore, different exercises are often performed in Crossfit compared to Freeletics, as additional weights are used here and performance is increased in special categories, such as weightlifting.
Calisthenics and Freeletics are much more similar than Crossfit, as Calisthenics also consists only of bodyweight exercises. Many exercises are the same, but the focus in Calisthenics is slightly more on body tension and intramuscular coordination, with exercises like the "Human Flag" and the "Dragon Flag". This cannot be generalized, as it always depends on the individual athlete's requirements, goals, and execution.
The three available Freeletics coaches (Cardio, Strength, Cardio & Strength) are clearly structured and provide exercises that strengthen the whole body in every area. No muscle group is left out.
For serious and consistent athletes, all three sports have a major commonality: a progressive increase and improvement in the respective exercises and disciplines are always aimed for.
For example, Freeletics offers a more challenging version for each workout and there is also the possibility to record your times for your training session. The goal is to constantly surpass your personal best times.
SPARTANAT: What are the basic rules at Freeletics? How can one participate with you? This is advantageously not dependent on whether you have a fitness center or a box...
As explained in the previous question, with Freeletics, you are not bound to many factors that you have with other sports. Freeletics can be done anytime, regardless of location and other circumstances.
SPARTANAT: Can participants combine Freeletics with other training? How can the workouts be adjusted so that they do not become too strenuous when combined with "other" training?Good nutrition can prevent or alleviate overload or burnout.
SPARTANAT: Half of the success in training is always nutrition. What basic nutrition tips does Freeletics offer? What are your most important pieces of advice on this?
Matthias: The focus is on a balanced and healthy diet that provides the body with enough energy to complete the training sessions and is also conducive to fat burning. For muscle protection and building, as much protein as possible should be consumed, sufficient carbohydrates for performance in sports, but in harmony with the amount of fat ingested, and not more than necessary.
Plenty of vegetables and fruits are also important, as the micronutrients contained in them strengthen the immune system and support the process of losing weight and building muscle.
SPARTANAT: Endurance is always a part of performance 🙂 What workout do you personally find the worst/best?
One of the workouts that I like less is "Kentauros". Consisting of many burpees, frogs, and high jumps, it is one of the most strenuous workouts you can do with Freeletics. But the most difficult ones are usually the most effective ;)
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