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The Gym Landscape has Changed- A Lot!

The Gym Landscape has Changed- A Lot!

According to the economist and yours truly, the gym landscape has shifted to a barbell (pun intended): on one side, we have the rise of no-frills, super-cheap gyms, and on the other, a surge in high-end luxury fitness centers. This polarization in the fitness industry highlights an important trend—people are either opting for the most […]

Is Obesity a Disease?

Is Obesity a Disease?

If you had asked me that 15 years ago, my answer would have been something along the lines of ” no way, it is simply a matter of discipline or lack thereof” But since then , science and myself have evolved and I see things a bit more nuanced . At this point, we can […]

It's ok to go against the grain, just give it 100%

It’s ok to go against the grain, just give it 100%

Former soccer coach Christoph Daum, who passed away at 70, left a lasting legacy in But it wasn’t just on the pitch where Daum threw down the gauntlet, during said interview he directly attacked the manager and coach of Bayern, attesting them issues with cognitives abilities and the personality of a sleeping aid. For the […]

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What we can learn from a battle fought in 1866

Hello everyone, the historian in me decided it was time for dorky piece, so here we are. It is 8 am on July 3rd 1866, the Prussian Army is taking on Austria Hungary for supremacy in Europe at the battle of Koeniggraetz.. The key players are General Field Marshal Wilhelm von Moltke on the Prussian […]

10 Things I wished I had known 10 Years Ago!

10 things I wish I had known 10 Years Ago! 1. You Do not lift heavy to get big.! Lifting heavy is a great way to get hurt, muscular work matters not weight weight moved. 2. Eating Big is a great Way to get Fat, Not Muscular. Excessive bulking will lead to fat gain, which […]

4 Fitness Scams To Avoid!

4 Fitness Scams To Avoid! 

Four Fitness Scams you Must Avoid! Hello everyone, the fitness world, not unlike the fashion world, does recycle trends every few years. Carbs are in, carbs are out, Circuits are awful, circuits are great. Sadly, there are four scams that like zombies, refuse to die. Video here. You set up a bunch of rubber bands, […]

Fat Loss

What Really Matters For Fat Loss!

Book A Coaching CAll! What matters when losing fat? Cardio? Fat burners? Circuit training? Here is your Fat Loss Pyramid! 1. The base of the pyramid has to be a caloric deficit. Period. Think 500 calories a day below your basic metabolic rate. That alone is 30 % of your success. 2. Your macros. For […]

Ozempic

Is Ozempic The End Of The Fitness Industry?

Book A Coaching CAll! Will Ozempic be the death of the fitness industry? Whenever new technology comes around , one of the main fears is whether your job is being threatened . We can go back to 18th century England where the luddites destroyed steam engines in the textile industry, fearing for their employment. In […]

getting Fat

Maik, I Need Help WIth the Eating Part!

Book A Coaching CAll! Maik I Struggle With the eating part! This is something I hear often ” my workouts are going great but I simply can not get my eating in check” What is to be done? The answer is not ozempic, sorry to disappoint. Drugs do work but they work even better in […]

We made it into Forbes! 

visit us! My team and I are happy to announce that our business model was featured in Forbes! https://www.forbes.com.au/brand-voice/uncategorized/maik-wiedenbachs-journey-to-fitness-mastery-from-world-cup-swimmer-to-nycs-best-coach/ It is a great validation of our hard work and should make everyone feel that they are at the right gym to accomplish their goals! Maik

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