Netherlands
Alex Bekkers
About
Favorite sports:
Running & CrossFit
Fun fact:
During commercial breaks, I often do 30 pushups.
Most embarrassing sport moment:
Eating a bag of plums and having to suffer/digest the consequences. And that at my first half marathon, with my dad there to cheer me on.
Proudest sport moment:
New York Marathon
From the blog
Finding Your Balance With Yoga and Boxing
Yoga-Box teacher Laura Ihatsu explains how this surprising combination makes you mentally and physically stronger.
Try an Easy Recovery Run to Improve Your Form and Endurance
Pushed yourself to the limit yesterday? Time to relax today – with a recovery run. Here’s how taking it easy means you can reap the benefits.
Autonomic Nervous System | What Is ANS Charge?
You check your ANS charge every morning on Nightly Recharge – but what exactly does it mean? Time to get to know your autonomic nervous system.
How Many Calories Should a Runner Eat Per Day?
You’re running all those miles, but are you fuelling yourself properly to support this?
Should You Join a Running Club?
Does it enhance your running? Have any other benefits? We asked three running club members why they love it.
Lifestyle or Sport? What Skateboarding Means to Those Who Love It
As it becomes an official Olympic sport this summer, we caught up with two skateboarders about why they enjoy this lifestyle.