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 kickboxing ring — Cevizli, Maltepe
Personal Training

Private swimming lessons for adults: confidence in the water and technique

How does an adult swimming lesson progress? Confidence in the water, breath control, the technical stages, which stroke to start with and tips for practicing outside class, all in this guide.

03.10.2026 · 10 min read
O'Wellness Dragos strength training area — Cevizli, Maltepe
Personal Training

Returning to sport after injury: physiotherapist and trainer working together

How do you plan a return to sport after injury? Physician approval, collaboration between physiotherapist and coach, criteria for moving between stages, warning signs and a safe return.

03.10.2026 · 9 min read
O'Wellness Dragos kickboxing ring — Cevizli, Maltepe
Personal Training

Training and nutrition together for muscle gain

How do you build a muscle-building program? Progressive overload, weekly frequency options, the logic behind the nutrition maths, recovery and tracking progress with measurements.

03.10.2026 · 10 min read
O'Wellness Dragos kickboxing ring — Cevizli, Maltepe
Personal Training

The logic of a 12-week fat loss program

How do you build a fat-loss program? A 12-week structure, a strength-led approach, the role of daily movement, managing plateaus and tracking measurements over eight weeks.

03.10.2026 · 10 min read
O'Wellness Dragos kickboxing ring — Cevizli, Maltepe
Personal Training

What is movement screening? The program's first step

What is movement analysis and screening? What do the squat, hinge, balance and shoulder tests show, and how do the findings translate into a training program?

03.10.2026 · 10 min read
O'Wellness Dragos one-to-one training — Cevizli, Maltepe
Personal Training

Body composition analysis: a guide to reading your results

How do you read a body composition analysis? What do fat mass, lean mass, visceral fat and segmental data tell you, which changes count as meaningful, and how should you track them?

03.10.2026 · 10 min read
O'Wellness Dragos one-to-one training — Cevizli, Maltepe
Personal Training

Your first personal training session: assessment, measurements and goal setting

What happens in your first personal training session? Health history, body composition analysis, movement screening, goal setting and a session preparation guide.

03.10.2026 · 10 min read
O'Wellness Dragos one-to-one training — Cevizli, Maltepe
Personal Training

15 questions to ask when choosing a personal trainer

How do you choose a personal trainer? A guide to 15 questions on competence, method, communication and safety, the answers you want to hear, and the warning signs.

03.10.2026 · 10 min read
O'Wellness Dragos locker room — Cevizli, Maltepe
Membership & Club Life

The O’Wellness network: Sky, Dragos, Beytepe and Yalıkavak

O'Wellness clubs: the Sarıyer Sky, Maltepe Dragos, Ankara Beytepe and Bodrum Yalıkavak locations, the shared service framework and how to choose a club.

03.10.2026 · 10 min read
O'Wellness Dragos locker room — Cevizli, Maltepe
Membership & Club Life

The first 30 days of membership: ways to stay motivated

How to keep your training motivation alive in the first 30 days: what to expect week by week, mistakes to avoid, the right measures and a recovery plan.

03.10.2026 · 10 min read
O'Wellness Dragos locker room — Cevizli, Maltepe
Membership & Club Life

Making the gym a habit: the behavioral science

How do you build an exercise habit? The habit loop, implementation intentions, reducing friction, designing rewards and handling relapses.

03.10.2026 · 10 min read
O'Wellness Dragos club details — Cevizli, Maltepe
Membership & Club Life

Club etiquette: changing room, pool and studio manners

Gym rules: the etiquette and hygiene standards to follow in the strength area, the studio, the changing room, the pool, the sauna and the steam room.

03.10.2026 · 9 min read