Author: Maik Wiedenbach

How to Calculate Your Daily Protein Needs for Maximum Muscle Gain

How to Calculate Your Daily Protein Needs for Maximum Muscle Gain

Look, I’m going to save you from scrolling through 3,000 words of fluff just to find the answer. Here’s the formula you actually need: Protein intake (grams per day) = Your body weight in kg × 1.6–2.2. For the people outside the metric system, take half that value.  That’s it. Not complicated. Not mysterious. Just […]

Weight Loss Plateau: Myth or Reality?

Weight Loss Plateau: Myth or Reality? (And Why You’re Not Really Stuck)

Everyone talks about hitting a weight loss plateau. The scale stops moving. Panic sets in. You Google “how to break a weight loss plateau” at 2 AM. Someone on Reddit tells you to try a carb cycling protocol. Your trainer suggests a detox. Your coworker swears by intermittent fasting resets. Here’s the truth: Most weight […]

Why Strength Training Is Essential for Long-Term Weight Loss

Why Strength Training Is Essential for Long-Term Weight Loss

Another year. Another wave of “lose 20 pounds in 30 days” programs. Another crop of frustrated people who bounce from one quick fix to the next. Quick fixes don’t work because they ignore basic human physiology. This is the thing nobody wants to hear.  You can’t hack your metabolism with detox teas. You can’t outsmart […]

Biohacking Weight Loss

Biohacking Weight Loss: Science, Tools, and What Actually Works

Biohacking weight loss uses personalized, science-backed methods to boost metabolism and fat burning, but effectiveness varies, so it’s important to focus on proven habits and consult a healthcare provider. Can you really hack your biology? No, unless you use drugs. 5 Key Takeaways Before We Dive In Now let’s separate the useful from the useless. […]

Best Personal Trainers for Weight Loss in NYC

Best Personal Trainers for Weight Loss in NYC: Top picks for October 2025

Let’s be honest, finding a personal trainer in New York City shouldn’t be this complicated. You’ve got a thousand options. Everyone claims they’re the best. Everyone has before-and-after photos. And everyone promises “life-changing results.” But here’s what matters: Does the trainer actually know what they’re doing? Will they prescribe unrealistic training programs along with crash […]

How Much Muscle Can You Gain in One Month Featured Image

How Much Muscle Can You Gain in One Month?

Expect about 2 lb for most beginner men, 1 lb for beginner women, and ~0.5 lb if you have spent a few years in the gym. PEDs can push it higher, but that’s not our lane. This guide shows exactly how to use 30 days well: muscular tension, a small calorie surplus, enough protein, and […]

Food Noise and GLP-1s: What You Need to Know

Book A Coaching CAll! Food Noise and GLP-1s: What You Need to Know In the past year, the phrase “food noise” has exploded in popularity as evident on Google trends.But what exactly is food noise? And how do GLP-1 medications, such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro) or retridae ,dampen it? Let’s break it […]

Does German Bodybuilding Work for Everyone?

Does German Bodybuilding Work for Everyone?

German bodybuilding has a strong track record in terms of transforming bodies . The system can benefit anyone who wants to put in the work. We find that the regimen, under the guidance of an expert trainer like Maik Wiedenbach and his team, can help anyone build the body they deserve, no matter where someone […]

How to Stay in Shape When Back-to-Work Stress Hits in September

How to Stay in Shape When Back-to-Work Stress Hits in September

September means change: kids are back in school, weather gets colder, workloads ramp up, and the relaxed pace of summer is gone. Many people find their fitness routine disappearing— not because they’ve lost motivation, but because life gets busier.   Here’s how to manage back-to-work stress while staying in shape. 1. Structure workouts for your […]

Not All Young Men Are Lost!

Not All Young Men Are Lost!

Book A Coaching Call! Saturday, my client Ariel stepped on stage for a bodybuilding show — and walked off with second place. That alone made for a terrific Saturday but here is more to it. As proud as I am of his performance, what struck me more was the atmosphere and level of competitors at […]