Among muscle strengthening exercises, those with free weights are particularly popular in bodybuilding. Choose your type of weight according to your gender, your body and your athletic goals, then increase the load gradually, at your own pace, to develop your muscle mass little by little while avoiding injury.

This summer at the Izu velodrome, the track cycling events of the Tokyo Olympic Games will take place. On the schedule are the sprint and endurance events, both solo and team, and the return of Madison, with a women’s event for the first time. While waiting to follow the performances of the greatest European and world cyclists, subscribe to their Instagram accounts and train on your home bike to feel the same sensations as they do!

The exercise bike is gentle on the joints and particularly effective for working the muscles of the lower body: quadriceps, hamstrings, calves… Combined with additional fitness equipment such as a rowing machine or body weight exercises without the use of equipment, it is popular for both physical preparation and rehabilitation.

Crosstraining, or cross-training, mixes several types of exercises: muscular strengthening with or without accessories, cardio exercises, muscle-building movements. This type of programme allows you to improve your athletic performance on all fronts, whatever your level and objective: weight loss, weight gain, getting back into shape… For successful strength and cardio cross-training, there’s nothing like versatile equipment such as the Fusion CST or Vault from NordicTrack.

To get into top shape this summer, start a few weeks or even months in advance by adopting good lifestyle habits: a balanced diet, physical activity, quality sleep… Optimise your physical preparation by setting up a sports schedule including endurance and targeted muscle-building exercises: planking, squats, push-ups, etc.

Planking exercises help to improve strength and balance. These isometric exercises, held over time, burn fat and strengthen muscles without increasing their volume. They allow you to sculpt a healthy figure quickly.

Originally a means of transport for both people and goods, sailing became a hobby in the 17th century in Europe. With the advent of yachting and pleasure boating in the 19th century, the first international sailing competitions sprung up. Today, sailing is a high level sporting discipline undertaken in numerous competitions. Passions are still unleashed by sailors and thousands of Internet users who follow their exploits during the great transatlantic races in mainstream media and on social networks.

The buttocks muscles are involved in all the movements of daily life, and even more so during physical exercise. Having muscular buttocks and a toned lower body helps to maintain balance and spare your back and knees. Many exercises strengthen the muscles of the lower body, such as squats or donkey kicks. Compose a personalised challenge adapted to your level and strengthen your buttocks to stay in shape and improve your athletic performance.

During the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games, 7 rowing events for both men and women will take place on a course that has been built for the occasion; the Sea Forest Waterway. The rowing regatta includes races contested by 6 boats over 2,000 metres. Germany, New Zealand and Great Britain often win this Olympic discipline. Train on a rowing machine for 4 weeks to improve your performance.

A swimrun is a recently developed discipline of the biathlon type, whereby running and swimming are alternated in nature without changing your outfit. This fun endurance activity is done in pairs and requires good training, in particular, to better manage the transitions between each section of swimming or running.

Combining weight training exercises, cardio and weightlifting, CrossFit is a licensed cross-training method with one WOD per session. Follow this training concept at home with adapted fitness equipment, such as the NordicTrack Fusion CST or Vault. With the help of specialised coaches, you have access to an infinite number of workouts and the support of the iFit® community.

Many great champions have adopted sports rituals that they reproduce during matches or competitions. Carried out before, during or after the event, these sometimes secret gestures help to manage stress, to focus, to face the fear of the unknown and to gain self-confidence and allow athletes to establish themselves as winners.