Sportstyle Mon, 20.07.2015 - 13:09 Sometimes less is more and two colours enough, as demonstrated by this duo chrome outfit from the PUMA x Vashtie collaboration for Spring/Summer. SELECT Puma x Vashtie collection 1999

Sportstyle Tue, 22.09.2015 - 12:11 If you love to laugh, Laughter Yoga might be the perfect workout for you. Dr. Madan Kataria, a medical doctor from Mumbai, started Laughter Yoga clubs in 1995. While researching the benefits of laughter, he was amazed by the number of studies showing the profound physiological and psychological benefits of laughter. CATch Up spoke to Laughter Yoga Trainer Marion Madhavi Fritscher, what it really does to you. Charlie Chaplin once said: “A day without laughter is a day wasted.” He must have known about the health benefits of laughing, that scientists have been studying for years. Laughing is said to help alleviate depression and allergies, improve your sleep and hormonal balance. “The problem is that as adults we rarely indulge in hearty belly laughs anymore, so we need to create space for laughing,” says Marion Madhavi Fritscher, who has been running Laughter Yoga sessions in Erlangen, Germany, for more than ten years. “Laughter Yoga helps us to use our body to create a positive state of consciousness, generating positive energy and good mood.” As soon as the corners of our mouths go up, our brains release hormones and we immediately feel better. If we let our shoulders drop, it won’t take a minute and our mood deteriorates. “With simple exercises, we can improve the way we feel and get step by step into laughing,” the mother of three states. A class usually starts with gentle relaxation techniques to get people into concentrating on their bodies. Coordination exercises such as letting your arms swing back and forth help to become aware of body movements. “And then we go into laughing exercises, which can seem strange at first,” Marion adds. There is a lot of clapping and chanting involved as well as working with sounds. “An ‘eeh’ will raise the corners of your mouth and has an uplifting power, while an “oh” has the opposite effect.” These laughing exercises help to activate vital energies and make it easier for people to go into laughter meditation. “The young ladies, who regularly attend my classes, claim that they have withdrawal symptoms when they miss one,” the 49-year old, who has also been running classes for PUMA employees in Herzogenaurach, says smilingly. This is not surprising when you look at what laughing does to your body: it activates all regions of your brain, electrical impulses are emitted, around 400 muscles stimulated, digestion is improved, stress hormones are reduced, endorphins released, the immune system boosted, respiratory problems alleviated and all this lasts up to 24 hours after having had a proper laugh. “Most imortantly, regular laughing improves your sense of humour. Humour begins where fun ends, and helps you to take on a different perspective when you are in a difficult situation.” The benefits of laughter yoga 1939

Sportstyle Sun, 08.11.2015 - 16:01 The 10 Aspects of Fitness and how Strength helps Cardiac/ respiratory Endurance Least affected by gains in strength, but still taxed enough for small changes. Stamina If a runner has a more powerful stride, they can go further with the same amount of effort or simply run the same distance faster. Strength This is kind of obvious. Gain strength and you get stronger. Flexibility If deficient, a full range of motion strength program will increase flexibility. Power Power is strength displayed fast. Strength gains will increase power output. Speed Force production goes up with increased strength. More force to the ground means more speed. Coordination The better your ability to recruit muscle, the better your ability to control the muscle. Agility Reducing the time from one movement to another is improved by greater force production. Balance Keeping center of mass over your base is partially due to an ability to produce force. Accuracy Strength gains improve the ability to control movement in a specific direction. You are stronger than you think 844

Sportstyle Tue, 01.12.2015 - 17:01 “My favourite version of the Eskiva from this season is the metallic high version in silver. I think they’re a little bit crazy, so they work perfectly to spice up an everyday outfit. Today, I chose to combine them with a pair of black tights, a grey jumper that’s similar in colour to the shoes and a comfy scarf. I wholeheartedly agree with the motto “cool stuff that works.” These PWRWARM running tights are definitely a great example and go super well tucked in the Eskivas.” How to wear the Eskiva 481

Sportstyle Fri, 18.12.2015 - 12:45 As part of our collaboration with Warner Brothers, the PUMA x Superman collection for Autumn/Winter 2015 features new Runner and Basket Superman 2 shoes for superhero feet and fun new clothing like hoodies, tees and sweatpants. Tom & Jerry are also back on the playground with fancy footwork in blue and red and apparel with the iconic duo. SUPERMAN: Hero in training. Introducing the PUMA x Superman Autumn/Holiday 2015 collection, part of a collaboration with Warner Brothers. Footwear and Accessories are available worldwide, and Apparel in select regions. For the superhero feet, PUMA offers the ST Runner and the Basket Superman 2 in Sodalite Blue and High Risk Red colourways. And to complete the whole look, the AW15 collection includes a mix of Tees, Hoodies and Sweatpants. TOM & JERRY: Rule the playground this school year with PUMA’s new Tom and Jerry collection, part of a collaboration with Warner Brothers. Footwear and Accessories are available worldwide, and Apparel and in select regions. Keep your footwork fancy with the S Vulcanized and Rebound v2 Hi Tom & Jerry shoes, offered in Sodalite Blue and Cayenne colourways. And check out the playful graphics in both Footwear and Apparel. Hero in Training 50

Sportstyle Tue, 22.12.2015 - 23:56 We have partnered with the Japanese street label BAPE®, also known as A BathingApe®, and applied their unique camouflage design to some of our most classic and wellknown styles. The original 90’s R698 shoes have been given a distinctivere-fresh with BAPE®’s black camo design whilst the DiscBlaze has been given an equal camo flash in a classic green camouflageprint. The Blaze, an icon known for its material play as well as its tech and sporty sole, has been merged with BAPE® for an all-over design treatment. The collection even includes football jerseys. The FC BAPE® replica shirts have a camo print in addition to reflective piping on the sleeves for a streetwear edge. The shirts can be coupled with the FC BAPE® Replica Shorts in the collection. The BAPE® Long Coat has been inspired by coats which coaches use on the training field and in the dugout on match days. Founded in 1993, BAPE® has elevated lifestyle streetwear to the highest level, setting trends and influencing musicians and artists around the world. Get camouflaged 124

Sportstyle Wed, 16.03.2016 - 13:54 …it causes quite the stir. International model and actress Cara Delevingne paid a visit to President Obama’s offices in January, dressing up for the occasion in a black dress – and a pair of PUMA Creepers, which she’d been given by our Entertainment team last year. Cara Delevingne and her PUMAs at the White House 1558

Sportstyle Thu, 14.07.2016 - 13:58 Due to the richness of the avocado and the texture of the chickpeas this easy avocado chickpea salad recipe is the perfect summer comfort food. It is also a good source of protein for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike and the avocado and almonds boast healthy fats. You can prepare it as a side, e.g. for a barbecue, or enjoy it as a main dish. This is a vegan recipe but feel free to add feta cheese for a vegetarian version. Dig in! Summer season salad season 3418

Sportstyle Mon, 25.07.2016 - 16:35 The trend for platform sneakers worldwide shows no sign of slowing down. The latest drop of our FENTY PUMA by Rihanna Creeper, which is made in Europe, again demonstrated its popularity with some spectacular sales figures. After just one hour, 3,000 pairs sold in our European online store, with around 1,000 shoppers at a time on that site throughout that hour. Meanwhile, in the US, 3,500 pairs sold out in just 35 minutes online!  The run at our PUMA Stores at the end of May was also intense, with just a few sizes remaining in the weeks following the drop – fans soon started looking on eBay and other platforms to get a hold of their pair, with blogs giving tips on where to still find them.   Creeper Success Story 3480

Sportstyle Thu, 25.08.2016 - 11:35 This season, our classic evergreen has made its way onto the feet of young tastemakers currently making waves in music and entertainment. Style icon and social phenomenon Kylie Jenner, snap queen and director of vibes YesJulz, hip hop’s catchiest duo Rae Sremmurd and 100% amped up rap artist Young Thug round up this amazing list of creatives. As a nod to the past, we tapped legendary street photographer Jamel Shabazz to shoot the young tastemakers in Suedes and streetwear garb in Brooklyn. Shabazz was instrumental in popularizing the Suede in the 80’s. Seeing these artists rocking the Suede gives the iconic sneaker a fresh perspective. We can only be sure that the Suede will continue to transcend cultural trends and generations in the coming years. Since its debut in 1968, the PUMA Suede has become a benchmark for footwear design, and enjoyed an amazing run as a cultural artifact from one of the most progressive and historically significant eras of the twentieth century.  Made famous by athletic greats –  60’s trackstar Tommie Smith and 70’s basketball legend Walt “Clyde” Frazier, the Suede hit new levels of fame during the ’80s dawn of b-boys and hip hop beats, taking over New York City blocks. The Forever Fresh Suede 3658

Sportstyle Mon, 29.08.2016 - 10:00 This broccoli tofu stir-fry with peanut sauce proves that easy recipes can go a long way. Lots of vitamins? Check. Protein? Check. Mouth-watering peanut sauce? Check. You can serve this stir-fry with brown rice or quinoa or simply enjoy it by itself. Sizzling stir-fry 3632

Sportstyle Wed, 31.08.2016 - 15:31 Everybody needs a pick-me-up now and then and at times music is the best remedy. Therefore, we put together a list of songs to listen to on the days you get out of the wrong side of bed. The list is as eclectic as the reasons why you may need a boost of self-esteem. So if you are looking for a way to kick-start your confidence, you might just start here. Confidence Boost Playlist 3708