Fitness Magazine

Sep 11

Beyond the Watch: Which Swiss Fitness Clubs Truly Measure

InBody, VO2max, DEXA and HRV-guided training are becoming standard features. Here is how to check which premium fitness club uses your data meaningfully.

Sep 11

Strength Training for Women and Women's Areas in Swiss Cities

An evidence-oriented overview of strength training for women, women's areas in Swiss cities, and how to make a suitable choice for your goals.

Training on GLP-1 Medication: Protecting Muscle While You Lose Weight

Nutrition

Sep 11

Training on GLP-1 Medication: Protecting Muscle While You Lose Weight

How targeted strength training and sufficient protein help you preserve muscle mass while GLP-1 medications lower your body weight. An overview with clear measures.

Sep 11

Strength Training After 40 in Switzerland: What to Look For When Choosing a Club

Strength training after 40 is linked to longer independence and a lower risk of death. Here is how to find the right fitness centre in Switzerland.

Sauna, Cold Plunge and Contrast Therapy: Recovery as a Criterion in Choosing a Club

Sep 11

Sauna, Cold Plunge and Contrast Therapy: Recovery as a Criterion in Choosing a Club

In 2026, recovery becomes a comparable feature of a fitness club. This overview shows how to assess sauna, cold plunge and contrast therapy objectively.

Where to Train for Hyrox in Switzerland: Clubs With the Right Equipment

Sep 11

Where to Train for Hyrox in Switzerland: Clubs With the Right Equipment

Which Swiss fitness clubs offer sleds, SkiErg, wall balls and usable running space, and how to find the right training environment for Hyrox.

Reformer Pilates in Zürich: Studios, Prices and Making the Right Choice

Sep 11

Reformer Pilates in Zürich: Studios, Prices and Making the Right Choice

A curated overview of Reformer Pilates in Zürich: what the evidence shows, what to look for in studios and how to compare prices sensibly.

What CHF 83, CHF 150 and CHF 300 per Month Really Deliver at a Swiss Fitness Centre

Sep 11

What CHF 83, CHF 150 and CHF 300 per Month Really Deliver at a Swiss Fitness Centre

The Swiss average is CHF 83 per month. This overview shows what three price levels offer and how to assess the premium for yourself.

Which Swiss health insurances subsidise fitness memberships and which studios qualify

Sep 10

Which Swiss health insurances subsidise fitness memberships and which studios qualify

A practical orientation on how subsidies from health insurers work, what quality criteria studios need, and how you can check your subsidy on site as a member.

Swiss fitness contracts: termination, term, freezing and transfer

Sep 10

Swiss fitness contracts: termination, term, freezing and transfer

Practical guidance on termination, automatic renewal, freezing and transfer of fitness contracts in Switzerland. Clear distinction of receipts and concrete steps.

Issue

July 2026

Top 6 tips to start working out from home (plus a 20-minute full-body routine)

Patrick, Gründer von vyvo.ch

Jul 15 · 5 min read

Top 6 tips to start working out from home (plus a 20-minute full-body routine)

I am often asked this, especially as a mom: how do you stay fit and active when there is barely time for the gym? Here are my six tips to get started, plus a real 20-minute full-body routine you can do at home with nothing more than a pair of dumbbells.

Stephanie Cuesta

Issue

June 2026

Personal Development

Jun 26 · 6 min read

Happiness is made of parts

Movement is one of the strongest levers for how we feel day to day. What the research shows, and why the right club is part of it.

Nutrition

Jun 24 · 5 min read

STOP COUNTING CALORIES

Why I stopped counting calories, and what I pay attention to instead.

Stephanie Cuesta

CHF 150 buys something different in every city

Jun 12 · 5 min read

CHF 150 buys something different in every city

Premium fitness in Zurich, Geneva, and Basel — what each price really buys. An independent comparison by vyvo.ch.

vyvo Editorial

Issue

May 2026

It Is 35 Degrees in Zurich and You Still Want to Train. Here Is What That Actually Does to You.

May 27 · 8 min read

It Is 35 Degrees in Zurich and You Still Want to Train. Here Is What That Actually Does to You.

When you understand what is actually happening in your body at 35°C, you make smarter decisions than I did the first time.

vyvo.ch

May 19 · 6 min read

How the vyvo Score Is Calculated

The vyvo Score is not an average of Google reviews. Here we explain exactly how we evaluate each club — and why we do it this way.

Patrick Cuesta

Issue

February 2026

HYROX Training: The Ultimate Guide to Fitness Competitions

Feb 25 · 8 min read

HYROX Training: The Ultimate Guide to Fitness Competitions

HYROX combines running and functional training. Learn how to prepare effectively for this demanding fitness competition.

Sarah Mueller

Feb 25 · 9 min read

Pilates Reformer: Trend or Revolution?

Pilates Reformer is taking the fitness world by storm. Find out why this training method is more than just a trend and who it suits.

Lisa Hartmann

Small Group Personal Training: The Best of Both Worlds

Feb 25 · 12 min read

Small Group Personal Training: The Best of Both Worlds

Small Group Training kombiniert die Vorteile von Personal Training mit dem motivierenden Gruppengefühl – zu einem Bruchteil der Kosten.

Anna Weber

Sauna & Contrast Therapy: Scientifically Proven Benefits

Feb 25 · 13 min read

Sauna & Contrast Therapy: Scientifically Proven Benefits

Regelmäßiges Saunieren und Kontrast-Therapie bieten beeindruckende gesundheitliche Vorteile. Entdecken Sie die wissenschaftlichen Fakten.

Dr. Thomas Becker

Feb 25 · 11 min read

Functional Fitness Training: Benefits

Functional Fitness bereitet Sie auf reale Bewegungen vor. Erfahren Sie, warum diese Trainingsform effektiver ist als isoliertes Krafttraining.

Marc Schneider

Cold Therapy: Ice Baths for Better Recovery

Feb 25 · 10 min read

Cold Therapy: Ice Baths for Better Recovery

Ice baths and cold therapy are growing in popularity. Discover the scientifically proven benefits for your fitness and health.

Dr. Michael Keller

Budget vs Premium Gyms: Is It Worth the Money?

Feb 25 · 6 min read

Budget vs Premium Gyms: Is It Worth the Money?

Budget or premium gym: which fits you? A structured comparison with real Swiss prices and when paying more is worth it.

Marc Weber

Swiss gym contracts: what applies before you sign

Feb 25 · 11 min read

Swiss gym contracts: what applies before you sign

No Swiss law governs gym contracts. Ten points to settle before you sign: minimum term, renewal, cancellation, pausing, health insurance.

Anna Schmid

Nutrition

Feb 25 · 7 min read

Best Protein Sources for Swiss Athletes

From Appenzeller cheese to Swiss whey — the best local protein sources to fuel your workouts.

Dr. Lisa Brunner