Climbing is a sport that is very much on the up these days. Barbara and Sebastian, both passionate climbers, let us into the secret behind its popularity. Barbara, who’s an instructor too, breaks the myth that strength is everything and explains why a healthy respect for heights is essential, while Sebastian reveals that what he loves most about climbing is the mental challenge it poses, and the fact that it’s all about focus and creativity – basically a great workout.
Aikido – How to overcome stressful situations and keep calm, no matter what.
It’s a slow process and it takes determination,” is how Reinhard describes aikido, a Japanese martial art. “It’s not aggressive – instead you fight in a defensive way. I get a lot of positive emotions like calmness and joy out of my practice.” So what’s the secret behind aikido? Reinhard reveals all in this interview …
Baby girl gone hiking “rundumadum” Vienna.
When Markus recently became the father of a baby girl, he saw his fitness levels decrease. To counteract this, he came up with a family project called the ‘Rundumadum Weg’, walking all around Vienna’s city border. An adventure and, at the same time, a thorough workout, in the company of friends and family. I’m in
Our second “Element of Sport x The Sorority” event.
Yoga left us totally zen and happy. Thanks for everyone who took part in our event. In case you missed it, here’s a short review by editor Viktoria.
Yoga for mind, body and soul.
Yoga seems to be everywhere. But what are its benefits for our daily life? Lisa, a professional yoga teacher and nutrition coach shares her knowledge about yoga and what it has in store for every one of us.
Events, Events!
We’ve created a series of sport events this autumn. We’ll be active together with the girls from „The Sorority“. It’s women only. Bring your sister, friend, daughter and mother … everyone is welcome.
“Solidarity is a big thing in field hockey.”
Field hockey is not merely a game for Viktoria. Having played since childhood and known her teammates and opponents for years, the sport is more like a ‘big family’ for her. But that doesn’t mean she’s any less competitive for it – this girl is out for success.
“Swimming helps me to relax and is ideal for problem-solving.”
Water has always been his element, and as a free diver, swimmer or artist, Mario is constantly exploring this medium. In a break from preparations for his next big swim, the crossing from Corsica to Sardinia, he tells us all about his fascination for his sport and the oceans.
“Running improves my daily life.”
Manfredi – a typical Italian at heart – has been a member of the same running club since he was 18 years old. He spent 10 years coaching young runners and recently, at the age of 40, completed a 100 km race. So you might have thought that running was his main passion, but it turns out it’s not …