More than flex objects

Learn how your muscles work and hear how this drag performer stays grounded with her training. [Flex your pride]( More than flex objects Athlete, you’ve already learned how to fuel your flex and how to stay flexible. Now, let’s take a closer look at exactly how muscles work so we can use them to fuel our flexes – those skills and achievements we’re most proud of. Take Tessa Testicle, a drag performer you might recognize from Drag Race Germany, who found that fitness was a vital part of maintaining her lifestyle. Not only does she need to maintain a strong weight training routine to keep her muscles in top performing shape, she also needs fitness to keep her grounded. “ “Since Drag is so incredibly physical, I needed a counterpart to balance out such a hectic and exuberant lifestyle. Fitness helped me find a way back into my body.” ” For Tessa, fitness isn’t just about a perfect body; it’s about showing up for herself every day and choosing to do something good for herself, even if she “feels like shit.” Her advice: “Get a good mentor and stick to the plans!” Read more about Tessa and her journey [on our blog](. The magic of muscles Athletes like Tessa may have impressive physiques, but it’s what’s on the inside that counts the most, right? So let’s take a journey to explore the inner workings of your muscles. You know that muscles are vital for all our movements, but what are they exactly? You can think of a muscle as a strong cable made of wires – the muscle bundles. These bundles consist of muscle fibers that run parallel and are also known as muscle cells. Those cells, in turn, contain many chains of myofibrils. The nervous system controls myofibrils by telling your muscle fibers to contract or relax. Did you know that it takes tens of thousands of muscle and nerve cells interacting perfectly to orchestrate even the tiniest movements? It’s an amazingly intricate process for sure, but the good news is that muscles can learn – just like you! Check out our latest blog for a closer look. [Get muscle strong](   Find your flex Remove the guesswork from training for workouts that work with the help of clever AI and sports science. Our digital Coach knows exactly where you’re at and what you need to meet your fitness potential. [Get the Coach]( In celebration of Pride month, we’re launching a new God that’s all about love – loving and accepting each other and loving yourself. Think you know who it is? Stay tuned to find out!       [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [TikTok]( [Blog]( [Forum]( You receive this email because you opted in at [Freeletics.com]( and decided to become truly fit. If you don't want to pursue that goal anymore, [you can unsubscribe from this list](. Copyright © 2024 Freeletics GmbH, All rights reserved. Freeletics GmbH - Berg-am-Laim-Straße 111 - 81673 Munich, Germany Court of jurisdiction: Munich, Amtsgericht München HRB 205346, VAT-ID: DE289794913 Managing Director: Daniel Sobhani