Sport is not equal to murder

You have a goal! You are prepared because you drank your energy boost of wheatgrass juice! You know you have to be strong now! You give it your all because you have overcome your laziness. You put on your running shoes and you run and run and run and after 5 kilometers you have done it! Your legs are shaking, your feet are aching and your heart feels like it is going to jump out of your chest, you can hardly walk anymore. But you have a goal! Nothing can stop you and you tie your shoes the next day and start running again. After a week, completely exhausted and with unbearable muscle soreness, you still don't give up.

After 3 weeks you curse the sport because you can't keep up this intensity in the long run. Frustrated, you throw your shoes in the closet and crawl onto your beloved, wonderfully soft sofa. The wonderful smell of your packet of chips tempts you and you think - screw sport, it's not for me!

Do you recognize yourself here?

Hello, dear future athletes, welcome to real life. Believe me, sport is fun. That is an irrevocable fact. Hardly anything compares to the feeling you have after doing sports. You will see...

Here is a short, very encouraging introduction to the world of amateur sports. Together with Kraftgras you can overcome any hurdle!

The crux of the matter is quite simple and yet so difficult. You must not overexert yourself at the beginning. Listen to your body. Regeneration and body awareness are the be-all and end-all for long-term success. If you have decided to exercise more and maybe even take part in a competition, congratulations! But take the whole thing in a relaxed manner. Ready? Let's go...

How fit are you? Be honest with yourself, there is no shame in getting out of breath just climbing stairs. So, how fit are you really? What is a realistic goal for a workout? Is it 5 minutes of jogging at a time? I'm using jogging as an example here, as I can speak from experience in this area. Choose a sensible unit. For example, 15 minutes of training to start with.

It doesn't matter how long you run. In running training I learned that a run is divided into 3 stages. Start slowly so that you can still talk easily and everyone can overtake you, for some this can just be fast walking. After a third of the way, increase your pace so that you still feel good, but can't talk so cheerfully. In the last third, increase your pace so that you notice that you really have to breathe well. Can you manage a final sprint? Perfect!

And now? Enjoy your sporting success, be proud of yourself - no matter how long it took. It is your personal success. A little tip: drink a glass of barley grass juice, it will actively support your regeneration. This will ensure that your muscles and your body are optimally supplied with nutrients.

You can easily do this type of training three times a week. On the other days it is time for your regeneration. Days off from training are an often underestimated key to success. Even professional athletes take a break sometimes. Not as often, of course, but you will quickly notice that you can fit in more training if you give your body the rest it needs.

As soon as you notice that your goal is no longer challenging you, increase your units more and more. Ideally, running training should be supplemented with a short strength training session twice a week to strengthen your core muscles. Strong core muscles are essential to protect your joints. The so-called "beetle crunch" is particularly suitable for this. This trains the oblique abdominal muscles. And remember, it's better to do a short workout that you can fit into your schedule than no workout at all.

Train in the fresh air! No matter how you feel at the moment. Don't be ashamed to take it easy on the way back or just stop for a moment. Nobody knows how much you've already trained. Enjoy the view, breathe and then carry on.

Interval training is a very good form of training to increase your training success. However, it should only be incorporated when you have a good basic level of fitness. Different training units and different distances are also beneficial. Your muscles get used to the same strain over and over again. Like your brain, they also want to be constantly challenged.

Provide your body with good sources of energy. Wheatgrass juice is alkaline, which means your body won't become too acidic as quickly during training. It has a wealth of nutrients that help you build muscle, and all without artificial sugar. Wheatgrass juice activates the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for making you ready for a physical challenge.

Barley grass juice actively supports your regeneration. Your body needs energy and nutrients after training to be able to recover well. Barley grass juice has a very well-balanced nutrient balance for humans, which is perfect for active regeneration. Its calming effect is also noticeable at night. Recovery completely naturally, without any frills.

Your Sarah from Kraftgras