Seven Miles Blog with selected articles in English
All about training, sport, fitness and health. For the over-50s and everyone else.
Functional Fitness After 50: The 5 Physical Capabilities Your Training Needs
Functional training is often equated with the seven fundamental movement patterns. But there's more to it: Five physical capabilities determine how well you can move in everyday life. We'll show you what they are, how to test them – and how to train them effectively.
Calisthenics for Beginners: The Complete Start Guide 2026
Every squat, push-up, and plank is calisthenics. Discover how to start bodyweight training with the right progression and build functional strength.
The Bodyweight Library: 1,960 Exercises for Your Training
Why I curated over 1,900 bodyweight exercises, how to find the right one for you, and what the workout builder, sport collections and push-up test have to offer.
The 7 Fundamental Movement Patterns: Your Key to Greater Everyday Mobility
Discover the 7 fundamental movement patterns that form the foundation for every daily activity. Learn why these natural movements are particularly important from age 50 onwards and how you can train them effectively to maintain independence and mobility.