Fitness knowledge base

Below, you can find full-length (about 1.5 hour) videos of the lectures of the FITNESS KNOWLEDGE BASE series held in 2013—2016.

The videos have been recorded in cooperation with Delfi.


Nutrition and sporting achievements from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine

Chinese medicine specialist Rene Bürkland

How to train for the spring running season in autumn and winter?

Running coach Margus Pirksaar

Fatty acids, eating and training

Laboratory researcher Anneli Raave-Sepp, M.D.

Warm-up is an integral part of any workout; why?!

Physiotherapist Indrek Tustit

How to treat back problems associated with age and the type of sport?

Orthopedic surgeon Taavi Toomela, M.D.

Make sure that your blood test results are good and then do sports!

Laboratory researcher Anneli Raave-Sepp, M.D.

Weight training: wide-spread myths and common mistakes

Weight training coach and bodybuilder Ott Kiivikas

Better athletic performance with the help of traditional Chinese medicine

Chinese medicine specialist Rene Bürkland

Prevention of and recovery from common sports injuries

Orthopedic surgeon Madis Rahu, M.D.

First aid in sports! How to behave depending on the injury and site of incident

Medic Andras Laugamets

What is skiing technique needed for and to learn it faster and better?

Skiing coach Jaanus Teppan

Fitness athlete’s food choices before and after the workout

Dietitian Siret Saatsalu

Doping – why is it a problem and how to avoid it?

Kristjan Port, assistant professor at Tallinn University

Recovery from injuries and overstrain by means of various aids

Physiotherapist Lauri Rannama

How to find motivation for doing sports?

Runner Roman Fosti, sport psychologist Snezana Stoljarova

Stretching

Physiotherapist Indrek Tustit

Food supplements, vitamins and fluid balance in sports

Kristjan Port, assistant professor at Tallinn University

Swimming as a hobby: training and competing, technique and tactics

Top swimmer and coach Andres Olvik

How should I prepare for running competitions?

Running coach Ahto Tatter

Cycler’s training and preparation for the season

Indrek Rannama, researcher at Tallinn university

Impact of running on the body depending on age and fitness level

Kristjan Port, assistant professor at Tallinn University

Nutrition for endurance sports

Weight training coach and bodybuilder Ott Kiivikas

How to turn running from a hobby into a lifestyle?

Tallinn University lector Mart Einasto