Why does exercise make you happy? Everyone says it does but what is really happening? Turns out there are several layers to the function in which training can help you feel better about yourself and the world as such. 1. Dopamine release When we exercise the body releases happy chemicals, namely endorphins and dopamine. Since …
Are there back pain relief exercises and what should you do if you suffer from back pain? First things first: Personal training ( whether in NYC or anywhere else) is not rehab. If you are having an acute injury such as a slipped or bulging disk, you’ll need medical attention along with physical thereby, not …
What is the best cardio for weight loss? Great question, Maik Wiedenbach NYC personal trainer NYC trying to solve that mystery. First off, cardio is not a magic bullet that burns fat a rapid rate. All it does is that it allows for more calories expanded so if your nutrition is in check it helps …
I was at a party yesterday ( which is unusually for me since I am not the most social being( and inevitably people asked about training and diet It always starts along the lines of”. Hey you are Maik Wiedenbach, I have seen your videos about personal training and bodybuilding in NYC on YouTube and …
Hi , Maik Wiedenbach here, one question I often get from my NYC personal training clients is: What is the best muscle building supplement? Finding the best muscle building supplement is certainly worth a look since we can use all the help we can get in order to achieve a herculean physique. The supplement industry …
Hi , Maik Wiedenbach here with the following topic : Are there foods that kill belly fat? Sounds like a dream! Just eat and get ripped! But does it work? This is one thing that keeps my online and NYC personal training clients up at night. Lets take a look! Let’s clarify a few things before …
HI, Maik Wiedenbach NYC personal trainer here talking about recovery. Recovery is a big part of your puzzle if you want to build a great body. So far we covered training and diet and those are very important components. But what about other components that might help recover faster? Namely, stretching and foam rolling. …
The idea of training on an empty stomach holds a certain allure as it seems logical. Since there is no food aka energy in the stomach, the body must revert to other energy sources mainly burning unsightly body fat. So starve to get lean? There are several things to consider. First and foremost, you do …
What is the fastest way to build muscle? Maik Wiedenbach here, tackling the question: what is the fastest way to build muscle? While there are no magic short cuts ( if I had one I would be the richest man on earth and there would be no need try personal training clients in NYC or …
Shoulders really top off a physique as they give the illusion of with and power, but how to build massive shoulders? Let me tell you what the answer is NOT: lifting heavy stuff blindly overhead and grunting loudly. This will only get you hurt. If I ran my NYC personal training business this way, I …