Fitness, reformer and Yalıkavak guide
In-depth guides from our trainers on reformer pilates, fitness, group classes, nutrition and recovery.
Staying fit on holiday: a 2-week beach-season training plan
Why fitness slips on holiday, rules for training safely in the heat, and a 14-day sample plan aligned with the O'Wellness Yalıkavak schedule.
What is reformer pilates? A complete guide from beginner to advanced
What reformer pilates is, how the spring-loaded equipment works, its benefits, how it differs from mat pilates and what to expect at your first session at Yalıkavak's seaside studio.
Mobility and Strength for Yacht Life at Yalıkavak Marina
Mobility and strength tips for owners, guests and crew living aboard at Yalıkavak Marina, built to counter cramped cabins and deck work.
Overtraining Syndrome: Signs and Prevention
What are the signs of overtraining? Learn to recognise constant fatigue, falling performance and sleep problems, and prevent them by planning recovery.
Resistance Band Outdoor Workout: A Full-Body Routine From Your Suitcase
A full-body workout built around one suitcase-sized resistance band, ready for the beach, a terrace, or the shade of an olive tree.
Kickboxing and reformer pilates together: a balanced weekly program
How explosive kickboxing and controlled reformer pilates complement each other, and how to place them in your week.
Workout Nutrition with Yalıkavak Market Produce: Aegean-Style Pre- and Post-Workout Meals
Build pre- and post-workout meals from seasonal fruit, vegetables, herbs, olive oil, cheese and fish found at the Yalıkavak market.
Reformer Pilates for Lower Back Pain: A Spine-Friendly Exercise Protocol
How can reformer pilates support lower back pain? Safe starting points, spine-friendly moves, what to avoid and a progressive exercise protocol.
Training intensity with RPE: putting effort on a scale in the heat
A practical guide to using the perceived exertion (RPE) scale in the heat, in strength training and in group classes.
Yalıkavak Sunrise Yoga Preparation Guide: Getting Ready for an Early Class
Preparing for Sunrise Yoga at Xuma Beach: sleep routine, a light pre-class snack, what to bring, breathing and tips for getting there.
Outdoor sports in Bodrum: what to do at 7 in the morning
The best time for outdoor sports in Bodrum is early morning. Start the day actively with running, swimming, hiking, SUP and open-air studio classes.
Reformer pilates for desk posture: balancing shoulders, neck and hips
How reformer pilates can support shoulder, neck and hip balance for remote workers, with session focus points and a weekly structure.
