Fitness, reformer and Yalıkavak guide
In-depth guides from our trainers on reformer pilates, fitness, group classes, nutrition and recovery.
What is HIIT and how do you do it? A beginner's guide to interval training
What is HIIT, how is it done and who is it for? A safe beginner's guide to interval training with a sample 20-minute session.
Preparing for your first reformer pilates class: what to wear and what to expect
What to wear and eat before your first reformer pilates class, and what happens in it? A step-by-step guide from the machine to the day after.
Kettlebell training: 6 essential moves for the whole body
Kettlebell training builds strength, conditioning and coordination with a single weight. We explain 6 essential moves and a sample workout.
Kickboxing Fitness: Kickboxing Workouts for Weight Loss and Stress Relief
What is kickboxing fitness, how does it burn calories and relieve stress? Workout structure, benefits and tips for a safe start.
How to Start Kickboxing: Your First Class, Equipment and Basic Techniques
How do you start kickboxing? We explain step by step what to expect in your first class, what equipment you need and which basics to learn first.
Getting started with strength training: a basic program for women and men
Getting started with strength training: the key movements, how sets and reps work, a weekly plan and common myths for women and men.
Hiking and Trekking in Bodrum: The Lelegian Way
A Lelegian Way hiking guide: the trail's character, the best season, preparation, gear and how to build your body for trekking.
Massage and exercise: which type of massage, and when?
What are the benefits of sports massage, and should you have it before or after training? We explain the types of massage and the right timing.
What is personal training? An A to Z guide to tailored training
What personal training is, who it suits, how a session runs and how to choose the right trainer: a complete guide to tailored training.
Training on the beach: bootcamp and conditioning on the sand
Why is beach training tougher and how do you do it safely? Sand bootcamp exercises, a sample session and tips for training in the heat.
Pranayama: 7 Breathing Techniques and Their Effects
What are pranayama breathing techniques and how are they practised? Seven techniques from diaphragmatic breathing to Nadi Shodhana, their effects and safety tips.
Reformer pilates equipment: how the springs, carriage, footbar and box work
Reformer pilates equipment can look complicated at first. We explain in plain language what the springs, carriage, footbar, straps and box are for.
