August 1st is just around the corner and what could be better than spending the Swiss national holiday in an active and healthy way? Hiking in the magnificent Swiss countryside is a fantastic way to enjoy the boundless beauty of our country and stay fit at the same time. And if you can’t make it to the Alps, you can …
Summertime is cliché time: while English people seem to like to drink too deeply on vacation and Russians empty entire restaurant buffets, Germans are said to be champions at reserving a berth. Today we’re giving this cliché our full attention – after all, the vacation season is approaching and with it the desire to get a good lounger by the …
In addition to the reopening at the legendary Bellevue, a brand new ACTIV FITNESS studio is being added this fall in the trendy Wiedikon district of Zurich. So nothing stands in the way of your workout before or after work. New in Wiedikon – fitness and shopping in the same place On September 27, we will be opening the doors …
For many, the gym is a place of routine – but not for Aquarius, Gemini or Sagittarius 😉. Because these three zodiac signs avoid monotony and are constantly on the lookout for the next kick. Today you’ll find out how they turn the gym into an adventurous journey, always on the lookout for new challenges: 3) Aquarius – The rebel …
The wait is over: the European Football Championship in Germany has finally begun and with it the excitement, the cheering and the jitters 😬. While some of us have been gritting our teeth in anticipation for the last few days, the protagonists of the event have been busy training. In addition to tactical discussions and several hours on the pitch, …
When can we finally sing “Sun Is Shining” again? Not yet, but let’s hope that June will finally bring us summer! And when summer arrives, we feel the urge to go on vacation, enjoy aperitifs, barbecues and … yes, even to have a drink and leave everyday life far behind. Lazing around is part of it – at least sometimes …
40 years of ACTIV FITNESS – wow, that’s old! Or not? After all, 40 is the new 30 – or do we not want to be younger because we are no longer ageing in the traditional sense anyway, but are becoming cooler, crunchier and catchier? One thing we know for sure: we’ve been here for you for 40 years – …
The dazzling world of fitness is home to all kinds of people. Each of us brings our own personality and approach, and this uniqueness is often reflected in our fitness routine. While some train like fire-breathing dragons, others prefer the calmer waters. Today we present to you the top 3 somewhat calmer zodiac signs in the gym. 3) Pisces – …
Have you ever wondered how young top athletes prepare for the Olympic Games? Today we reveal the top 3 exercises and habits of our Swiss Olympic athletes in the gym. And where do they do that? In our ACTIV FITNESS studios, of course! 3) Dimitri’s reverse bench press I’m sure you’ve all tried your hand at the bench press. You …
Easter is over, but there are still heaps of chocolate and other treats lying around? You still haven’t made it to the gym despite feeling guilty after all the sugar excesses 😴? We know it. Because where the Easter bunny says goodbye, the inner bastard is already at the door. So here are 3 tips to help you get back …
To hide all the eggs in time, the Easter Bunny not only has to be strong, but also lightning fast. Brown hares can reach a top speed of up to an incredible 80 kilometers per hour (deutschewildtierstiftung.de)! The Easter bunny will soon be dashing around the houses and through the grass almost twice as fast as Usain Bolt 💨. But …
Arnold Schwarzenegger is probably a household name to anyone who has ever stepped into a gym. It is not without reason that the former governor of California is regarded as the legend of bodybuilding 🏋️. But he has also secured himself a permanent place on the big screen 🎥 as the Terminator – Schwarzenegger has never missed an opportunity in …