Dragos Blog

Reformer, fitness and a guide to Maltepe

In-depth guides written by our trainers on reformer Pilates, fitness, group classes, nutrition, recovery and life in Maltepe–Dragos.

O'Wellness Dragos strength training area — Cevizli, Maltepe
Membership & Club Life

Balancing Shared and Individual Training in a Family Membership

A guide to balancing shared training time and individual sessions for spouses, parents, and teens in the same club.

06.10.2026 · 8 min read
O'Wellness Dragos — personal training
Personal Training

Telling Your Personal Trainer About Pain, Discomfort and Effort: The Right Feedback Language

Describing what you feel with the right words in personal training sessions is the foundation of a program that fits you. Here's how to tell effort, discomfort and pain apart.

06.10.2026 · 8 min read
O'Wellness Dragos — reformer pilates
Reformer Pilates

What to wear to reformer pilates: pre-class preparation and a beginner's bag

Clothing, socks, meal timing and water: a practical checklist for arriving at your first reformer class comfortable and prepared.

05.10.2026 · 7 min read
O'Wellness Dragos cardio area — Cevizli, Maltepe
Membership & Club Life

A Weekly Movement Routine for Families With Children: Making Room Within the School Calendar

Practical ways for parents of school-age children to fit their own training and shared family movement into the week.

04.10.2026 · 8 min read
O'Wellness Dragos strength training area — Cevizli, Maltepe
Fitness & Strength Training

Heavy Day, Light Day: Varying Intensity Across Your Weekly Strength Program

Rather than going into every session at the same intensity, splitting the week into heavy, medium and light days makes recovery easier. Here's a simple way to apply undulating programming.

04.10.2026 · 8 min read
O'Wellness Dragos — toparlanma saglikli yasam
Personal Training

Homework from your trainer: how to keep moving between sessions

One or two sessions a week are not enough alone. Realistic ways to speed progress with mini routines outside the session.

03.10.2026 · 7 min read
O'Wellness Dragos indoor cycling studio — Cevizli, Maltepe
Group Classes & Yoga

Stretching classes: how to fit them into your weekly routine

How do stretching and mobility classes fit into a weekly schedule? Types of stretching, timing, a sample week and common mistakes.

03.10.2026 · 7 min read
O'Wellness Dragos club details — Cevizli, Maltepe
Membership & Club Life

Class booking and cancellation: a guide to managing studio capacity

Why the booking system exists, how occupancy is spread, why canceling matters, and ways to get the most out of your class package.

03.10.2026 · 7 min read
O'Wellness Dragos indoor cycling studio — Cevizli, Maltepe
Group Classes & Yoga

Zumba and dance classes: balancing conditioning and fun

What do Zumba and dance classes offer? Conditioning, coordination and the consistency advantage; fitting them into a weekly schedule and suggestions for your first class.

03.10.2026 · 6 min read
O'Wellness Dragos club details — Cevizli, Maltepe
Maltepe & Dragos Guide

Training on rainy days in Maltepe: indoor alternatives

A strategy for keeping your routine through the rainy season, indoor options, a 30-minute home workout and a sample weekly plan.

03.10.2026 · 7 min read
O'Wellness Dragos club details — Cevizli, Maltepe
Maltepe & Dragos Guide

A weekend family activity route in Dragos and Küçükyalı

Distance recommendations by age along the seafront, a sample half-day route, activity ideas and a preparation checklist.

03.10.2026 · 7 min read
O'Wellness Dragos strength training area — Cevizli, Maltepe
Personal Training

Hybrid personal training: gym sessions combined with online follow-up

How hybrid PT works, three different weekly setups, what happens on the online side and who it suits.

03.10.2026 · 7 min read