Thomas Wessinghage: Why People Over 50 Must Train Differently — Expert Advice from the Running Icon and Orthopedist

Thomas Wessinghage: Why People Over 50 Must Train Differently — Expert Advice from the Running Icon and Orthopedist

Thomas Wessinghage, the German middle-distance legend and orthopedic specialist, delivers a stark warning about aging and physical activity that resonates across generations: “Wenn Ihr es mit 50 nicht merkt, merkt Ihr es mit 70 – spätestens.” The phrase, translating to “If you don’t notice it at 50, you’ll notice it at 70 – at the … Read more

150,000 People, Perfect Bodies – And Me Right in the Middle: 170 cm, 105 kg, on a Weight Loss Journey with Setbacks — How Fitness Is Staged at FIBO and Why Health Often Gets Silenced

150,000 People, Perfect Bodies – And Me Right in the Middle: 170 cm, 105 kg, on a Weight Loss Journey with Setbacks — How Fitness Is Staged at FIBO and Why Health Often Gets Silenced

At the Fibo fitness expo in Cologne, amid 150,000 attendees and a sea of seemingly perfect physiques, one visitor’s quiet reflection cut through the noise: “Und dann sitze ich da. 170 Zentimeter. 105,5 Kilo. Adipös.” The words, originally shared in German media, resonated far beyond the exhibition halls, sparking conversation about the often-unspoken tension between … Read more