[Freeletics] Fundamentals

Your first experience

When you start Freeletics, the first big challenge is to complete a whole workout. Watch all tutorials carefully and make sure to perform the exercises correctly. Don’t start too fast. If your body is not used to the intensity, you will have to pace yourself wisely to get through. And even then you might need several attempts. That's ok. Keep trying. It’s tough at the beginning but don’t even consider giving up. You have it within you and you will adapt quickly.

Once you've made it through your first workout, the next challenge is to fully master the predefined range of motion in each exercise. Train as quickly as possible. Never take breaks unless absolutely necessary. Don’t risk injury, train smart and work on technique to get the best results possible.

Workouts, Exercises and Runs

Freeletics contains three types of training: Workouts, Exercises and Runs.
Workouts are a given set of exercises which have to be completed in the exact same order and number as stated. Workouts can appear in different types and volumes which allows for specific training of cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance and strength.
Exercises are a given number of repetitions for a single movement. They exist from the low to the high repetition range to train strength, speed and stamina.
Runs are a given distance and contain sprinting over medium to long distances. Runs are ideal for training of cardiovascular endurance but also to complement a strength training program.
All trainings are for time. Complete them as fast as possible. Your training time is the performance measure.
The combination of these three types of training is ideal for maximum progress. The high intensity allows for impressive results despite significantly reduced workout times. Your Coach will cleverly combine various training forms and sometimes focus more on one than the other.

 

Physical development

In addition to the physical and mental performance, it's important to track the development of the body. Take pictures regularly about every 7-10 days. Without pictures, it is difficult to gauge daily physical progress since the body changes ever so slightly. With time these changes will be more apparent.

 

Why is Freeletics a sport?

As a Free Athlete you are not alone. There are thousands of athletes. We train Freeletics together. We compete against each other. We fire each other up. In this way you can push yourself harder. This is why Freeletics is the most motivating way to live a healthy and balanced life.
Your goal is to perform every training as fast as possible. Your training time is your performance measure. Apply it to compete against others. Simple. Easy. Effective. Do Freeletics with others! You will become stronger and healthier than ever before.

 

PB and Star

Your fastest time of a certain training is called your personal best (PB). Since Freeletics is a sport, PBs play an important role.
If you complete a training while following the predefined range of motion in every repetition in all exercises, you receive a star. Star performances are more effective and therefore always ranked higher.

 

Where do you train Freeletics?

Parks, sports fields, gyms and the like are well suited for training. However, most workouts can be done at home as well. For some exercises no equipment is required, for others a pullup bar, a wall or some area to run. Additionally, Freeletics can be trained both alone or in a group.

 

Get your Coaches

Everybody can do Freeletics with our free workouts, exercises and runs. If you really want to jumpstart with Freeletics, get our 15 weeks Training Coach, personalized for you and your goals. Nutrition is also extremely important – our nutrition guide will teach you the fundamentals to improve your progress.

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