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Enjoying the process or the finish?

Talking about goals often focuses on the outcome, but the real value lies in the process. If we focus only on the finish, we can become bored and empty. A sporting journey can be made enjoyable by noticing small moments of joy, learning and feeling gratitude. The results will come naturally if we enjoy the journey.

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Calorie Calculator - a tool to help you eat and exercise more consciously

Looking for an easy way to calculate your daily calorie intake? Our calorie calculator will help you make wise choices in both diet and exercise, taking into account your TDEE, or total daily energy expenditure. Achieve effective weight loss or muscle gain with a balanced menu and stay in control of your health. Personalised calculations take age, weight, gender and activity into account, ensuring accurate results.

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Yoga routes return next week

Discover the power of Gina Bergmann's Friday Vinyasa yoga classes: an energetic and meditative workout that builds physical stamina, relaxes the mind and relieves stress. Join the Friday classes to increase flexibility, muscular strength and mental focus - every time!

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Skiing beginners - your chance to start skiing or hone your technique!

Start skiing with the FitQ Studio basic course! Under the guidance of trainer Bert Tipp, you will acquire technique, get a training plan and prepare for the Tartu Marathon. Learn how to choose your ski equipment, enjoy your workouts and get practical tips. Ideal for beginners and those who want to improve their skills. Join today!

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Train for a month and get a €100 gift card

Have you thought about how to start the new year with a healthy lifestyle that will last? FitQ has come up with a special 2-day offer that gives you the chance to create a new workout habit and earn back your entire investment and more! FitQ New Year's Special Buy a FitQ annual package for €99 and get €100 in sports merchandise!

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Ultra-processed food is more dangerous than overeating

Studies show that ultra processed foods (UHT) can increase muscle fat even at moderate calorie intakes, which may increase the risk of osteoarthritis. The impact of UTTs on wider health problems, including cancer and heart disease, points to the need for a preference for minimally processed foods and changes in dietary policy.

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Work out for 3 months with a personalised training plan for free.

Are you ready to take on one of the biggest challenges of your life - for free? FitQ is giving three lucky people the chance to join a free 3-month personal training programme led by the youthfully radiant yet highly experienced personal trainer Helina Kalda. Helina's superpower is to make all sports enthusiasts love movement and see the joys of physical activity for themselves.

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How to get the right morning routine to get valuable energy into your days ?

A morning walk is one of the best ways to start the day. Walking not only stimulates the body and mind, but also helps to create a positive mood and boost energy levels. When you start the day with a walk, your body's oxygen intake increases and endorphins are released, boosting your mood and giving you energy for the day. Anne, who has started her mornings with walks

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The 2024 running programme gets underway

Genetic testing has become increasingly popular recently, and for good reason. These tests can help us to better understand our bodies and adapt our lifestyles to be healthier. Genetic testing can be very useful, especially if you want to optimise your diet and exercise to reduce your risk of lifestyle diseases.

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Life's Best Shape Training Challenge

The Life's Best Form training challenge is FitQ's toughest training challenge to date, lasting a full 12 weeks, with the aim of accumulating as many training points as possible with the team. The best news is that participation is free for you if you want. If you're interested in how to earn training points in FitQ, you can read this blog post here. In short,

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How are FitQ points calculated?

All FitQ users who are actively training on our platform will have noticed that a good points calculation is running on their desktop. So if you make a small movement on the platform, activity points will immediately tick up. Why are these points good and how are they calculated? We'll do a little summary, but be warned this is a blog post,

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Small steps towards big changes

For many, the new year usually starts with a new momentum, but it's important not to let that momentum go to waste. If you take on overwhelming tasks and try to change too much at once, setbacks and giving up are inevitable. Big changes must be implemented in small steps. This is something that has been well

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Skiing basic course starts 15.12.2023

Anticipation is in the air and snow is already on the slopes! If you have no previous skiing experience or haven't been skiing for a long time, we've got just the programme for you. Under the guidance of ski coach Bert Tipp, we will hone our skiing technique and prepare together for the 31 km distance of the Tartu Marathon, which will take place on 17-18 February 2024.

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FitQ Season Grand Prize: Train and win €1000 travel credit!

Hello FitQ tennis lovers! We have great news for all of you who have been actively participating on our platform. We would like to thank you for making your FitQ experience even more special - so we are giving away EUR 1000 worth of Estravel travel credits! Who can participate? All current Premium and Free members, as well as new members, are welcome to participate. How to

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