In-depth guides written by our trainers on reformer Pilates, fitness, group classes, nutrition, recovery and life in Maltepe–Dragos.
Speeding up a movement in reformer pilates can look like working harder, but slow, controlled reps often get more done. Here's the logic behind choosing your tempo.
The reasons for the third-month motivation wave, ways to refresh your routine, and tips for updating goals so you keep going.
Feeling uneasy when you walk into a gym for the first time, or return after a long break, is very common. Here's where that shyness comes from and practical steps to get past it.
A guide to building a realistic new-year training plan by looking at life events, gains, and obstacles at year-end.
The value of a club membership depends on how much and how you use it. Here's how to assess your own usage habits and get more out of your membership.
The signs of a goal change, the steps for rebuilding a program, and the role of working with a personal trainer.
The excitement of joining a club gives way to routine after a few months, and some members' motivation drops. Here's why this phase happens and how to make the habit last.
How group classes and yoga can provide a steady rhythm through transitions such as moving, parenthood, job changes, and aging.
For parents, training time often gets lost between school runs, homework and evening routines. Here's how to build a realistic weekly training plan centered on the school calendar.
How reformer pilates can serve different purposes in the busy working years, parenthood, and maturity.
When the lodos blows, running and walking plans along the Maltepe and Dragos shoreline can change. Here's how to stay safe on windy days and move your training indoors.
Which first, and can you combine them? The simple logic of balancing cardio and strength training for your goal.