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 …
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 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. …
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 …
What are the best workouts to gain muscle? That is a great question. When it comes to writing their own workout, most trainees throw their hands in the air and instead of setting up something for their own needs blindly follow the routine of Mr. Instagram or use whatever machine is just open. Needless you …
Bigger arms- every mans dream? Yet, despite hours of curling and pushing in the gym they area rare sight. Big arms are the ultimate measure of success in life and gym (at least among st the visible body parts), as for the girls they can make an evening dress spectacular. So how do you get …
Building muscle is a huge topic in the fitness world but it seems that nobody has a proper idea on how it is done. My name is Maik Wiedenbach, I am a personal trainer in NYC. Some of the things my clients ask me are Should you lift heavy? 2. How often do you need …
A gladiator chest. Who does not want one? And yet, it is a rare sight, most people have overdeveloped shoulders and very little muscle on the chest despite hours and hours of pounding away. How is that possible? There are a few factors at play that I will outline here You are simply not activating …