Stefan Andris

Imagine the match of your life. Tennis match. You hold a racket in your hand and take a few deep and slow breaths to concentrate before you hit the ball. Or think of Shavasana, the state of deep relaxation at the end of each yoga class. In both situations we use the breath to calm the mind. This can also be measured in our body using heart rate variability (HRV). A higher HRV goes hand in hand with mindfulness, relaxation and mental presence. Learn to use HRV to achieve your desired fitness and health state.

Saturated or unsaturated, long, medium or short-chain fats: We come across these terms often but what do they stand for? And how does fat affect depressive moods, weight loss and hormonal balance? What are omega-6 fatty acids and why are they problematic? Let's get those fats in our diet and around belly right!

The body is constantly in the process of renewal, old cells die and are replaced by new ones. This process naturally takes place in our bones. With osteoporosis, however, the new formation of bone mass cannot keep pace with the breakdown. The bones become porous. The tricky part: you often don't suffer from osteoporosis symptoms until you get the first bone fracture. Reverse osteoporosis without medication.

Recovery after training is as important as the training itself. But how often should you exercise in order to build muscle efficiently and not to disturb the process of muscle tissue growth? How long should you take a break between HIT workouts and what to do to relieve sore muscles? We answer these and other questions in a conversation with Chief AURUM Evangelist Julian.