Fitness, reformer and Yalıkavak guide
In-depth guides from our trainers on reformer pilates, fitness, group classes, nutrition and recovery.
How to do a pull-up: a 12-week plan from zero to your first rep
A week-by-week 12-week progression plan for the pull-up: hanging, scapular control, band assistance, negative reps and a technique checklist.
Proper form in weight training: a checklist for 8 key lifts
Checklists for the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press, row, split squat, carry and plank, with the most common mistakes and how to fix them.
Open Water Swimming: Fitness Basics and Safety Rules
Fitness preparation, visibility, currents, and the core safety rules to know before moving from the pool to the open sea.
Training Together in Yalıkavak: A Guide for Couples and Groups of Friends
Training together in Yalıkavak: balance different levels, fill a reformer class and keep your holiday active with partner-friendly sessions.
What is the Mediterranean diet? The evidence and a weekly menu
What is the Mediterranean diet, why is it so widely studied and how do you follow it with Aegean food? Core principles and a sample weekly menu.
Keeping a training log: a simple way to record your progress
A training log lets you see what you did and how you felt instead of relying on memory. We explain what to write, how to read it and how to adjust your program accordingly.
Evening walks in Yalıkavak and a 10-minute mobility routine
Routes, pace, short mobility moves before and after, and safety tips for evening walking in Yalıkavak.
Training Times for Parents in Yalıkavak: A Practical Plan Around the Kids
How do you fit training in while on holiday with kids in Yalıkavak? Early classes, short sessions and a partner swap plan.
How to Spend an Active Rest Day
What is active rest, why does it matter and how do you do it? Ways to boost recovery in Yalıkavak with the sea, walking and gentle movement.
Shoulder and Neck Mobility After Swimming: A Five-Minute Routine on the Shore
Simple mobility moves to do on the shore to loosen the shoulders and neck after long swims, and how to fit them into your routine.
Foot positions on the reformer: what do the heel, toe and V positions change?
Most reformer classes start with footwork. We explain in plain language how the heel, toe, V and wide positions load the leg and hip muscles differently.
Gym bag checklist for a Bodrum holiday: what to bring
A practical Bodrum gym bag list prepared for the hot climate, sandy ground and seaside life.
