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O'Wellness Dragos spa and massage area — Cevizli, Maltepe
Recovery & Healthy Living

Overtraining syndrome: signs, measurement and the way back

What are the signs of overtraining? Drops in performance, heart rate and sleep indicators, simple ways to measure them, a gradual return plan and principles for prevention.

03.10.2026 · 10 min read
O'Wellness Dragos spa and massage area — Cevizli, Maltepe
Recovery & Healthy Living

Sleep and muscle growth: why does less than 7 hours hold performance back?

Sleep and sport: how sleeping less than seven hours affects strength, endurance and recovery, the stages of sleep and sleep hygiene steps for athletes.

03.10.2026 · 10 min read
O'Wellness Dragos café area — Cevizli, Maltepe
Nutrition & Weight Management

Post-workout nutrition: is the protein window real?

Post-workout nutrition: how real is the anabolic window? Protein timing, carbohydrates, fluids and electrolyte balance, with practical examples.

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

Strength training for women: myths, facts and a beginner program

The myths about weight training for women, the physiological facts, an 8-week three-day beginner program, and notes on recovery and safety.

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

Squat technique: correct form, common mistakes and variations

How do you squat? Correct form step by step, the muscles worked, the six most common mistakes and their fixes, a variation table and set-and-rep planning by goal.

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

What is HIIT training? Benefits, risks and a sample session

What is HIIT training and how should it be dosed? The benefits, the risks, how it differs from tabata, a 32-minute sample session and a gradual entry plan for beginners.

03.10.2026 · 9 min read
O'Wellness Dragos strength training area — Cevizli, Maltepe
Fitness & Strength Training

What is strength training and why should everyone do it? The science explained

What is strength training, how does the body adapt, and how many days and sets do you need? The science, sample programs and practical advice from Dragos'.

25.09.2026 · 21 min read