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Creatine explained simply: who it is for, how much to take and why
Creatine is one of the most extensively researched, yet also widely marketed sports supplements. It is associated with greater strength, muscle growth and improved athletic performance,...
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A test developed in Finland that measures your fitness without running
Walk 2 km as fast as you can, enter your time and finish heart rate—and get a fitness index. The test was developed at the UKK Institute and validated against laboratory measurements...
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The Electrolyte Boom: Is Plain Water No Longer Enough?
After a tough workout, many people reach for a sports drink or electrolyte powder. The packaging promises better fluid balance...
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The alkaline diet: what does the science say?
Do you also drink magic water every morning to maintain your body’s pH? That is exactly how self-proclaimed health experts now recommend everyone start their day...
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Research chemicals in a syringe: how dangerous are popular peptides?
This article explores peptides and their rapidly growing popularity. Videos circulating on social media present injectable...
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New macro settings: choose percentages or exact gram amounts
You can now set your carbohydrate, protein and fat targets in two ways — either with the existing percentage split, which adjusts automatically, or with fixed...
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What should you know about the role of meat in a balanced diet?
Meat has long been a regular part of the human diet. Its impact on health is now receiving increasing attention. Excessive consumption of red meat...
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High-Protein Products: Marketing or a Healthier Choice?
In recent years, more and more products labelled “high in protein” have appeared on store shelves. Protein yoghurts, protein puddings and protein bars...
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STUDY: How to Make Sure You Lose Weight
We reviewed data from more than 50,000 people trying to lose weight. Three fascinating findings: consistency wins, weighing yourself matters, and most people who are “stuck” simply do not log everything...
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Lifestyle Weekly Challenge, June 1–7 – Logging Challenge
A weekly challenge is starting in the Geneto Elustiili app, with 1 kilogram of premium Wagyu beef as the grand prize—and every day you log brings you closer to winning...
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How Much Weight Does the Average Estonian Want to Lose?
An analysis of data from more than 57,000 Geneto users shows that the average Estonian who wants to improve their health would like to lose 11.5 kg, or about 15% of their...
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“Pico-Ionic” Magnesium and Other Miracle Cures
Chicken is an excellent source of protein, but our company’s chicken is absolutely sensational. It comes from chickens with two legs and two wings, which makes it...
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Mobile payment—the most convenient way to pay for FitQ services
You can now pay for services on the FitQ platform conveniently by mobile payment—without a bank card or online banking. Payments are confirmed with an SMS code, and the amount...
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Who Is the Average Nutrition App User?
What is the average nutrition app user in Estonia like? We analyzed data from 57,537 users and found that the typical user is a slightly overweight woman. More than half...
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GALLERY: Elva Workout Marathon 2026
Kayvo Kroon’s photo gallery from the Elva Workout Marathon at Elva Sports Hall on January 11, 2026
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Winter Swimming and Ice Baths: Myths and Reality
Ice baths and winter swimming have acquired an almost mythical status in recent years. People talk about fat burning, “boosting metabolism” and even miraculous effects on body weight...
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International No Diet Day—a day that calls for self-love
Every year on May 6, International No Diet Day is celebrated around the world to promote body positivity, self-love and mindful eating. The day encourages us to let go of excessive restrictions and unrealistic body standards, reminding us that physical and mental health are inseparably linked. It is the perfect opportunity to make peace with your body and focus on self-care.
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How Do You Download GPX Data from Your Run?
If you want to analyse or share your running data or use it in another app, downloading a GPX file is the best solution. GPX is a universal format containing precise information about your...
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The keto diet: an effective weight-loss method or a health risk? A nutrition counselor explains
In recent years, the keto diet has become increasingly popular. The media presents it as a miracle weight-loss method, with success stories and recommendations from "experts"...
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Stebby Spring Campaign: Get €75 Worth of Free Equipment with a 3-Month Personalised Training Plan!
Stebby’s spring campaign offers a 3-month personalised training plan package for just €99 (regular price €225). A bodyweight training plan tailored to your goals, plus €75 worth of sports equipment from the FitQ online store, makes getting back into training easy and motivating. The offer is valid only from 24 March to 4 April!
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Healthy, Lasting Eating Habits: The Power of the 1% Habit!
Eating habits: small steps, big wins. Many people begin building healthy eating habits with great enthusiasm—they embark on a strict...
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Drinking Water: Drink 2 Liters a Day—A Simple Step Toward a Healthier Life
Adequate water intake supports your health and well-being. Drinking at least 2 liters of water a day is recommended to improve metabolism, energy levels, and concentration. Water can also support weight loss, aid digestion, and reduce stress. Start your day with a glass of water, carry a water bottle with you, and add lemon or berries for flavor. One simple habit can make a big difference—start today!
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5 Handfuls of Vegetables a Day—A Simple Way to Make Your Life Healthier
If life could get better with just five simple steps a day, would you give it a try? Five handfuls of fresh vegetables a day is the ideal first step toward better health. It is the minimum that...
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Early March – the perfect time for a 35-day health challenge
March is the perfect time to take on FitQ’s 35-day health challenge. With simple daily steps, you can welcome spring feeling lighter, fitter and equipped with healthier habits. Give it a try!
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Earn 5000 Points in March and Win a €100 Gift Card!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and to celebrate, we’re inviting you to join FitQ’s Friendship Month Challenge. Throughout February, every workout will earn you valuable points, bringing you closer to your goal of 5000 points. Reach the target and you’ll automatically be entered into a draw to win a €100 gift card. Use AI workouts, set goals and get encouragement from friends! Staying active is always more fun together.
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Personal Training Trends in 2025: Have People’s Exercise Habits Changed for Good?
“What are the hottest personal training trends in 2025? Discover how online support, a focus on recovery and small-group training are transforming the fitness landscape. Learn how AI can help personal trainers—and why nothing can replace the human touch.”
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Weight Loss – How Can You Achieve Lasting Results? Advice from a Nutritionist!
How can you lose weight and keep it off for good? It’s absolutely possible! But to do so, you need to forget crash diets and extreme methods, which often bring...
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The ABCs of Nutrition – Making the Basics Simple and Clear
Would you like more energy and a greater sense of well-being? A balanced and varied diet plays an important role in supporting good health and well-being. Have you ever...
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Defence Forces Preparation Program "Koos Vormi"
To prepare for the Defence Forces' general physical fitness test, regular and varied training that develops endurance, strength, speed and flexibility is recommended. It is also important...
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Friendship Month Challenge: Earn 5,000 Points and Win a €100 Gift Card!
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and to celebrate, we’re inviting you to take part in the FitQ Friendship Month Challenge. Throughout February, every workout earns you valuable points, bringing you closer to the 5,000-point goal. Reach the target and you’ll automatically be entered into a draw for a €100 gift card. Use AI workouts, set goals, and get inspired by your friends! Getting active is always more fun together.
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Enjoy the Process or the Finish Line?
Discussions about goals often focus on the outcome, but the real value lies in the process. If we focus only on the finish line, boredom and emptiness can set in. We can make the fitness journey more enjoyable by noticing small moments of joy, learning and practising gratitude. Results will follow naturally when we enjoy the journey.
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Postpartum Weight Loss: 10 kg Gone in No Time with the Geneto Elustiil App!
It all started when the extra kilos no longer came off by themselves after the birth of her second child, and something had to be done about her postpartum weight loss. At first...
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Calorie Calculator - Your Guide to Smarter Nutrition and Training
Looking for an easy way to calculate your daily calorie needs? Our calorie calculator helps you make smart choices about nutrition and training by taking your TDEE, or total daily energy expenditure, into account. Achieve effective weight loss or muscle gain with a balanced diet and take control of your health. The personalized calculation factors in your age, weight, sex and activity level to provide accurate results.
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Free Workout of the Day – FitQ’s Daily Workout for Everyone!
FitQ offers everyone a free workout video every day! The Free Workout of the Day (FWOD) changes daily, offering exciting workout ideas for every fitness level. Everyone can benefit from this easy-to-access workout—start or end your day with FitQ and take a step toward a healthier lifestyle!
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Yoga Fridays Return Next Week
Discover the power of Gina Bergmann’s Friday Vinyasa yoga classes: an energizing and meditative workout that builds physical endurance, relaxes the mind and relieves stress. Join the Friday sessions to improve your flexibility, muscle strength and mental focus—one workout at a time!
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A Year Full of Activity: Join the “Active 2025” Challenge!
"Active 2025" is a year-long challenge from Medpoint and FitQ that motivates consistent training. Earn activity points through AI workouts, video sessions, and a training diary. Monthly fee €30 (includes a €15 gift card), quarterly €100 (includes a €50 gift card). End-of-quarter draws reward the top 100. Join FitQ now!
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A Year Full of Activity: Join the “Active 2025” Challenge!
“Active 2025” is a year-long challenge from sports retailer Medpoint and FitQ that motivates you to exercise regularly. Earn activity points through AI workouts, video workouts and by updating your workout diary. The monthly fee is 30€ (15€ gift card), while the quarterly fee is 100€ (50€ gift card). At the end of each quarter, 1 × 250€ and 2 × 50€ gift cards will be raffled among the 100 most active participants. Get fitter and win prizes. Join FitQ today!
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Beginner Skiing Course – Your Chance to Start Skiing or Refine Your Technique!
Start skiing with FitQ Studio’s beginner course! Under coach Bert Tippi’s guidance, you’ll learn proper technique, receive a training plan and prepare for the Tartu Marathon. Learn how to choose skiing equipment, enjoy your training and benefit from practical advice. Ideal for beginners and anyone looking to improve their skills. Join today!
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Train for a Month and Earn a €100 Gift Card
Have you wondered how to start the new year with a healthy lifestyle that lasts? FitQ has launched a special two-day offer that gives you the chance to build a new workout habit and...
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Ultra-Processed Foods Are More Dangerous Than Overeating
Research suggests that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may increase fat levels in muscles even when consumed in moderate-calorie diets, potentially raising the risk of osteoarthritis. Their links to broader health problems, including cancer and heart disease, highlight the need to prioritize minimally processed foods and change food policy.
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Train for 3 Months with a Personalized Training Plan—Completely Free
Are you ready to take on one of the biggest challenges of your life—and do it completely free? FitQ is giving three lucky people the chance to join a free 3-month personalized training program led by...
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How Can the Right Morning Routine Give You More Energy Throughout the Day?
A morning walk is one of the best ways to start the day. Walking not only invigorates the body and mind, but also helps create a positive mood and boost your energy levels. When you start your day...
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The 2024 Running Program Is About to Begin
Genetic tests have recently become increasingly popular, and for good reason. These tests can help us better understand our bodies and make healthier lifestyle choices. Genetic testing can be particularly useful if you want to optimize your diet and training to reduce the risk of lifestyle-related diseases.
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How Can a Genetic Test Help You Succeed with Diet Tracking?
Genetic tests have become increasingly popular lately, and for good reason. They can help us better understand our bodies and make healthier lifestyle choices. Taking a genetic test can be particularly useful if you want to optimize your diet and exercise to reduce the risk of lifestyle-related diseases.
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Best Shape of Your Life Workout Challenge
The Best Shape of Your Life Workout Challenge is FitQ’s toughest challenge yet. It lasts a full 12 weeks, and the goal is to earn as many workout points as possible as a team. The best news is...
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How Are FitQ Points Calculated?
All FitQ users who actively work out on our platform have probably noticed the points adding up on their dashboard. As soon as you do even a little something on the platform, your activity points start ticking up...
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FitQ Fitness Index – a new and exciting way to compare your physical abilities with others
FitQ is introducing an exciting new tool on its platform for objectively measuring your physical fitness: the FitQ Fitness Index. You can quickly find your current Fitness Index score on your dashboard (see...
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Small Steps Towards Big Changes
For many people, the new year begins with fresh momentum, but it is important not to let it go to waste. If you take on more than you can handle and try to make too big a change all at once, setbacks...
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Basic Skiing Course Starts on 15 December 2023
Excitement is in the air, and the ski trails are already covered in snow! If you have no previous skiing experience or have not been on skis for a long time, this program is just for you. Ski coach Bert Tippi...
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FitQ Season Grand Prize: Work Out and Win €1000 in Travel Credit!
Hi, FitQ fitness fans! We have great news for everyone who has been actively participating on our platform. We want to thank you by making your FitQ experience even more special—which is why we’re giving away...
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Make the holidays fun and active! The JõuluQ workout challenge starts on 1 December
Stay active over the holidays and try something a little different and more playful for a change. Invite your friends to join you and take part in our Christmas challenge! Register for the challenge either...
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How Can You Guarantee Weight-Loss Results?
When we feel it is finally time to lose weight and adopt a healthier lifestyle, we tend to go to one of two extremes—either starving ourselves until we run out of energy and no longer have the strength to do anything...
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Estonian Youth and Their Readiness to Serve in the Defence Forces
The physical fitness of young people entering the Estonian Defence Forces is generally satisfactory. Most are strong and healthy, although some still have room to improve their physical fitness. Although...
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Is the Health of Estonia’s Young People Cause for Concern?
In recent years, several studies have examined the health of Estonian children, offering in-depth insight into their well-being, health behaviors and the factors that influence them. Overall, the health of Estonian children is...
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How Can You Earn Extra Income as an (Online) Trainer?
Earning extra income as an online trainer can be an exciting and varied challenge. Stepping outside the traditional training studio and sharing your skills in the digital world can open doors...
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Why Offer Online Training, and How Can You Succeed as an Online Trainer?
In today’s fast-paced world, more and more people are looking for convenience and flexibility in their workouts. Online training has become an increasingly popular way to achieve health and fitness...
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10 Dietary Supplements to Enhance an Active Lifestyle
Exercise places additional demands on the body and often requires extra nutrients to maintain adequate energy levels, support muscle recovery, and promote overall well-being. Adding different supplements to your daily workout routine may be particularly effective...
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11 Tips for Getting Back into a Routine After a Long Summer Break
The summer months are often filled with holidays, relaxation and freedom, which can lead us to neglect our usual exercise and eating habits. But autumn is the perfect time to reconnect...
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Balanced Menu Tips – Healthy Choices for the Summer Barbecue Season!
With summer comes a greater desire to fire up the grill and enjoy outings and picnics. During the summer barbecue season, it is important to remember that healthy food choices help keep our bodies in good...
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FitQ Running Basics Course: Keirin’s Experience and Recommendations
Hello, fellow running enthusiasts! I’d like to share my exciting experience of the Running Basics Course I’m currently taking on the FitQ training platform. If you’re a beginner or want to improve your running,...
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Children’s Nutrition During Summer Break + 9 Quick Recipes for Kids!
Children’s nutrition during the summer is important for supporting their healthy development and well-being, even when meals may not be as balanced or regular as they are during the school year. During the summer months, children are usually...
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How to Start Running and Why Proper Running Technique Matters
Running is a great way to improve your fitness and maintain your health. However, proper running technique is important for preventing injuries and maximizing the benefits of your workouts. Here are some...
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5 Ways to Make Lasting Changes to Your Physical Activity and Exercise Habits!
Physical activity and regular exercise are essential parts of a healthy lifestyle. However, making lasting changes to your activity level and exercise habits can be challenging....
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How to Make Lasting Changes for Healthier Eating
When it comes to healthy eating, your overall well-being and how you feel are undoubtedly important to you. If you want to make lasting changes to your eating habits, there are several strategies you can use. Which...
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Does a “cheat day” mean failure?
Weight loss is often a long and challenging journey that requires commitment, willpower and consistency. Many people feel motivated after successfully losing weight and want to...
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FitQ Helped Conquer Mount Everest
In November, we wrote on the blog about how Kunnar Karu began preparing to conquer Mount Everest. In the podcast, we talked in more detail about how he got the idea, how his preparations progressed and what he expected...
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How Do Strong Back Muscles Help Prevent Lower Back Pain?
Lower back pain is a common problem for many people. Back pain can be caused by several factors, including poor posture, a sedentary lifestyle, injuries and ageing. Read...
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What Causes Low Back Pain?
Our trainers are often asked: why do I have low back pain on the right/left side, or nerve pain in my lower back? They also ask which exercises might be recommended by low back pain treatment guidelines. Unfortunately, there is no single answer—...
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FitQ Studio OÜ acquires Gymwolf
Estonian software company FitQ Studio OÜ, which builds software for personal trainers, has acquired Gymwolf OÜ, a company operating in the same field for around a decade. Gymwolf is a platform with...
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FitQ Studio OÜ Acquires Gymwolf OÜ, a Company in the Same Industry
Estonian startup FitQ Studio OÜ, which develops software for personal trainers, has acquired Gymwolf OÜ, a company that has operated in the same industry for around a decade. Gymwolf is a platform with more than 25,000 users that...
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11 Tips for Staying Active and Making Healthy Food Choices While Working in an Office
Modern working life can be fast-paced and stressful, while overwork and burnout are becoming increasingly common. One way to prevent these problems is to look after both your mental and physical...
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Two Estonian health startups join forces
Two Estonian health startups, Robus Athletics and FitQ Studio, are joining forces to make Robus training plans and equipment available to users of the FitQ training platform. The first...
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Why do we gain weight in spring, and how can we lose those extra kilos by summer?
Spring is a time when the weather gets warmer and the sunshine draws us outdoors more often. This can make us want to host garden parties and enjoy barbecues with friends and family. But these enjoyable...
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Common Nutrition and Diet Myths
Nutrition and dieting are very popular topics today. Unfortunately, there are also many myths and misconceptions that can even harm people. In this article, we explore some common myths...
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TO THE TOP OF THE WORLD WITH KUNNAR KARU
We have some great news for our community of health enthusiasts. We’ve launched a new season of our FitQ - Energia podcast. Last season wasn’t particularly extensive, but this time we’re aiming to put that right....
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Is Lasting Weight Loss Possible?
Healthy eating is one of the most important factors affecting our overall health and well-being. Yet many people make the mistake of following extreme diets to lose weight quickly...
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Gym Workouts or Home Video Workouts?
We live in a fast-paced world where time is a very valuable resource. However, exercise requires time and commitment, which can make it difficult to maintain a regular workout routine. Fortunately, we...
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Home Workouts – How to Get Started?
Common questions include: How do you get started with home workouts? What is the best home workout plan for women or men? Should you follow a workout video or buy a personalized workout plan?
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7 Tips Artificial Intelligence Recommends for Making Our Afternoons More Productive
Has the time finally come when simpler blog posts no longer need to be written by human copywriters? Is our only job to ask machines the right questions and receive a perfectly usable article in...
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Join FitQ’s Ownership Group as a Trainer
As a FitQ trainer, you can now become a co-owner of the company. In the future, a 5% stake in the company will be shared among its trainers. Be part of FitQ’s success story Have you ever wondered how you could turn your passion—...
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Scientifically proven: Just 15 minutes of exercise a day gives you these 5 benefits!
Spending time with friends? 15 minutes fly by. Waiting in a long line? The same amount of time feels like hours. It’s the same with exercise. Some people enjoy a long, satisfying workout; others...
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How to Stay Consistent with Your Workouts
As the new year approaches, many people set health goals. They want to start exercising, lose weight and eat more healthily. On January 1, everyone is enthusiastic and excited, and gyms are...
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A Few Ideas for New Christmas Traditions
Christmas is just around the corner, and the festive season brings different traditions that have become special to each person and family. Some families spend Advent around the table, cooking and eating dinner together, while others enjoy hiking and sledding outdoors...
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Winter Dipping: Why Try It and How to Get Started?
Winter dipping has received more and more attention in recent years. It seems that when colder weather arrives, almost everyone has a friend who posts a photo from a chilly beach or a hole cut into the ice...
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How Can You Make Time for Exercise Amid the Holidays and Christmas Parties?
The festive season is packed with Christmas parties and other events. On the one hand, that’s wonderful, but we may end up forgetting to take care of ourselves. However, our health isn’t something we can simply forget about...
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FitQ Helps a Climber Reach the Top of the World
The home workout platform FitQ helps everyone achieve the fitness they have always dreamed of. But that’s not all: we are also helping an Estonian mountaineer conquer the top of the world—Mt. Everest. In spring 2023...
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What Helps You Feel Good During the Holidays?
If you ask someone who is in good shape or works as a trainer what the secret to being in good shape is, the answer is usually that exercise is important, but proper...
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Tenacious Green Souls
With the election campaign about to begin, party offices are working flat out. Candidate lists must be finalized and election platforms completed. But before the campaign reaches fever pitch, the Estonian Greens have...
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How to Have a Healthy Christmas
Everyone has their own traditions during the Christmas season and throughout December. People usually hope for snow, eat plenty of Christmas food and gingerbread, and “Die Hard” is also on TV once a week. But where does that leave...
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Leave work stress behind with an active team event!
The end of the year is a busy time for many companies. Stressful situations, increasing workloads, and dark, cold autumn weather can leave employees more fatigued and contribute to work-related stress...
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5 quick lunchtime mini-workouts to refresh your mind
Modern life has made things easy for us, while our daily activity levels continue to decline. Technology’s growing role in our lives contributes to this, tying us to computers and other smart devices...
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JõuluQ Energy Challenge Participants Rated Their Fitness 50% Higher by the End
The first challenge held on FitQ was a great success. By the end of the challenge, we had received feedback from 48 of the 193 participants who started it. At the beginning of the challenge, respondents rated their...
Read more5 Practical Tips for an Easier Holiday Season
Did you know that most people tend to gain weight during the holidays? Excessive eating is said to be the main cause of weight gain, but low levels of physical activity and exercise also play a role...
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Lembit’s major lifestyle change: 15 kg lighter on a “canned soup diet”!
Lembit is a 56-year-old man from Väike-Maarja who has spent most of his life working in agriculture and running a mill. As his business expanded, he no longer had to...
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When Do People Work Out at Home the Most?
Based on data from the first two weeks of the JõuluQ challenge, we can draw some conclusions about when people like to work out at home. The most popular hour of the day is from 7 to 8 p.m.,...
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The First Week of the JõuluQ Energia Challenge 2021 Through a Participant’s Eyes
The teams have also summed up the first week of the JõuluQ Energia Challenge. Yesterday, 56 people sent in feedback. Overall, it has to be said that the participants are still quite happy after the first week. They were most...
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How to Return to Training After COVID-19
Several of my friends have already said that returning to exercise after COVID-19 has been more difficult than usual. A former classmate of mine, a keen athlete, was diagnosed with COVID-19...
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Be 10 Years Younger! It Isn’t Easy, but It Is Possible.
Did you know that vigorous exercise keeps you young? You’ve probably noticed that people who put more effort into their workouts look younger. Is it because they have...
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Energia Ülekanne Vol. 3: Nutrition Counselor Krete Junson
This time, Energia Ülekanne welcomed nutrition counselor Krete Junson. Energia Ülekanne is a podcast focusing primarily on where energy comes from, what we can do to have more of it in our lives, and what we should avoid doing so that it does not...
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“Unfortunately, I just don’t have time to work out”
If you’re not as active as you’d like to be, the main reason you give is that you don’t have enough time. In November 2017, we conducted a survey at Stebby that received responses from nearly 3,000 users, and found that...
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FitQ Is Among Estonia’s 13 Best Wellness Startups
Sometimes you come across surprising things while browsing the internet. For example, we discovered that FitQ had been named one of Estonia’s 13 best wellness startups. The recognition came from a portal called Startup Pill, which shares...
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Do You Know Why You Have Less Energy Than Usual This Week?
This week, more than usual, I’ve felt that work just isn’t flowing very well. Everything seems to happen at the wrong time. I get sleepy too early in the evening, and I’m already longing for my lunch break...
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A New Beginning: Who Are Your Friends?
or CHAPTER XI of Marti Soosaar’s e-book "A New Beginning" Tell me who your friends are and what you eat, and I’ll tell you who you are. If we take that literally, right now I’m coffee with milk...
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How to Build a Fit Body
The authors of this article, Marti Soosaar and Krete Junson, both studied physical education at the University of Tartu. Marti Soosaar founded Stebby, Estonia’s largest health services marketplace, as well as software for personal trainers...
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A New Beginning: Write It Down
or CHAPTER X from Marti Soosaar’s e-book “A New Beginning” Writing something down works almost the same way as saying it out loud. A message spoken aloud is stronger, of course, but if you put your goal or...
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A New Beginning: Why Are You Doing This?
CHAPTER IX from Marti Soosaar’s e-book “A New Beginning”. Ask yourself why you are doing any of this in the first place. Maybe this chapter should have come first? But if we think of motivation as the sum of its parts, it fits perfectly here too.
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A New Beginning: Say It Out Loud
or Chapter VIII of Marti Soosaar’s e-book “A New Beginning”. What’s on your mind is on your tongue. What’s on your tongue is on your mind. You’ve probably noticed that when you promise someone something, regardless of whether...
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A New Beginning: Think of Yourself as an Athlete
or Chapter VII from Marti Soosaar’s e-book “A New Beginning” “If you have a body, you are an athlete” When does someone become a singer? A pianist? An athlete? There is probably no objective...
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A New Beginning: Hold Yourself Accountable
or CHAPTER VI from Marti Soosaar's e-book "A New Beginning". I am fairly certain that, at least through ninth grade, I would not have made it to school on most days if it had not been compulsory. Mare...
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A New Beginning: Make It Easy for Yourself
or CHAPTER V of Marti Soosaar’s e-book “A New Beginning” “An object remains at rest or moves at a constant velocity in a straight line unless acted upon by external forces.” Newton’s first law Perhaps you too have...
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A New Beginning: Put Cues Where You Can See Them
or Chapter IV of Marti Soosaar’s e-book "A New Beginning" The most important thing in the world is what you are thinking about right now If you’re not used to exercising, the urge to work out isn’t like sleep,...
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A New Beginning: Focus on the Start, Not the Finish
or Chapter III of Marti Soosaar’s e-book “A New Beginning” “5-4-3-2-1-go” We often have a goal for getting active, and it may well be some external motivator that feels far away. If you...
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A New Beginning: Big Things Grow from Small Ones
or CHAPTER II from Marti Soosaar’s e-book "A New Beginning". Would you take a million euros from me today, or 1 cent that doubles in value every day for the next month? In the previous chapter...
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A Fresh Start: Why Do We Work Out—or Not?
“It’s not that we don’t have enough time; we simply have other priorities.” If you ask why we work out, different people are sure to give a wide range of answers. Some...
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Surviving the lockdown in Lithuania
Some countries have been in lockdown for longer than others. When Estonia has been in full lockdown only for a couple of weeks, Lithuania has been there for nearly half a year. How this lockdown has...
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Why you may not be happy with your Silhouette—or “a historical perspective on weight gain”.
Let’s take a look at what fashion magazines said about weight gain 60 years ago. The following article comes from the 1961 magazine “Siluett” and was published under the title “Weight Gain”....
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Katrena Tenno on virtual workouts and training at home
With gyms and sports clubs once again closed for an extended period, virtual workouts at home have become an increasingly common and convenient way for many people to stay active. One of Estonia’s (and...
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Let’s Talk Money: Does Exercise Pay Off?
We all know the saying that time is money. It is probably even more valuable, because we cannot actually buy time with money. Still, we can make money by investing our time wisely. When we look at...
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How to Start Exercising and Build a Lasting Habit
Every beginning is difficult, and whether we’re dieting or starting to exercise, we’ve all found that the initial momentum lasts for a while. Then we find ourselves back at square one. We assume that the reason you’ve...
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How we worked out for 8 hours straight and organized a workout marathon during the restrictions
Despite the restrictions, we managed to work out with a group of nearly 70 people. How? Live on the FitQ platform, of course. The workout clients would normally attend at the event venue...
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Make Your Day Productive with FitQ
FitQ CEO Marti Soosaar finally decided to get his own channel on FitQ up and running. The reason—and his motivation—is a personal challenge to wake up at 5 a.m. on 66 consecutive workdays and start the day...
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7 tips for getting the most out of your home workouts
Home workouts are real lifesavers at this challenging time. Many places are closed or best avoided. Staying at home is recommended, which naturally means moving less...
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FitQ is a video workout platform focused squarely on trainers
We asked FitQ CEO Marti Soosaar a few questions about FitQ’s past, present and future. Let’s start with the main question. What is FitQ? FitQ is a software solution designed to give trainers...
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5 reasons why you should consider working out from home
When you think of working out, there will always be the question – what should you do and where should you do it? Should you join a gym or can you work out at home? No one really needs a gym to start...
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