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 …
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 …
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 …
Who am I? thanks for stepping by! My name is Maik Wiedenbach and this is my online home. I am a former world-class swimmer, two time Musclemania champion, personal trainer in NYC and professor at NYU. Here you can find some reviews about the business! I have been featured in Forbes, LA TIMES, Muscle and …