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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
Fitness & Strength Training

Progressive overload: what should you increase each week?

What is progressive overload and which variables do you increase? The double progression method, light weeks, keeping records and common mistakes.

03.10.2026 · 6 min read
O'Wellness Dragos strength training area — Cevizli, Maltepe
Fitness & Strength Training

Free weights or machines? A comparison for beginners

Free weights versus machines: the advantages, muscle growth, the time factor and a step-by-step roadmap for beginners.

03.10.2026 · 6 min read
O'Wellness Dragos strength training area — Cevizli, Maltepe
Fitness & Strength Training

A guide to cable machines: a full-body workout at a single station

A full-body workout at a single cable station: pulley heights, handle choice, a seven-exercise flow and common mistakes.

03.10.2026 · 6 min read
O'Wellness Dragos strength training area — Cevizli, Maltepe
Personal Training

One-to-one training with your partner or a friend (duo PT): how does it work?

How duo personal training works, its advantages and limits, who it suits and what to discuss before you start.

03.10.2026 · 7 min read
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Nutrition & Weight Management

Sugar cravings and appetite management: behavioral approaches

The physiological and behavioral reasons behind sugar cravings, seven techniques you can apply in the moment, and a concrete plan for the evening hours.

03.10.2026 · 8 min read
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Nutrition & Weight Management

Eating out and managing calories: practical choices in Maltepe

More balanced choices at local restaurants, grills, fish places and at breakfast; managing social meals and estimating portions.

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

What is functional training? Transfer to daily life

What is functional training and how does the transfer happen? Seven fundamental movement patterns, examples from everyday life and how to structure a weekly program.

03.10.2026 · 6 min read
O'Wellness Dragos strength training area — Cevizli, Maltepe
Fitness & Strength Training

Upper-body pulling movements: lat pulldown, row and pull-up progression

Lat pulldown, row variations and a step-by-step pull-up progression. The balance of vertical and horizontal pulling, how to structure the program, and common mistakes.

03.10.2026 · 6 min read
O'Wellness Dragos strength training area — Cevizli, Maltepe
Fitness & Strength Training

Deadlift technique: a safe set-up for beginners

Deadlift technique step by step: foot position, grip, breathing, the lift and the lowering. Safe variations for beginners and the most common mistakes.

03.10.2026 · 7 min read
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Nutrition & Weight Management

A Mediterranean diet and training: the logic of a practical weekly menu

The plate logic of Mediterranean-style eating, meal timing around training, and a practical weekly menu framework.

03.10.2026 · 7 min read
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Recovery & Healthy Living

Regular exercise in the winter months and immune balance

Balancing training intensity in the winter months, what to do when you are ill, and practical ways to keep your routine.

03.10.2026 · 8 min read
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Recovery & Healthy Living

A health check before you start training: what is looked at?

Who should prioritize a health check, what is discussed during a medical assessment, and which information your trainer needs to know.

03.10.2026 · 8 min read