Fit to Fly Wellness Journal

Evidence-based insights on strength, flexibility, recovery, and mindset — curated by Andreea Denisa Doicu, Dubai-based trainer and founder of Fit to Fly.


Fit to Fly Insights

What the World Biohack Summit Reminded Me About Longevity and Strength

What the World Biohack Summit Reminded Me About...

Andreea Denisa Doicu

After attending the World Biohack Summit in Dubai, one question stayed with me: where does strength fit into longevity? This article explores biohacking, resistance training, and why structural adaptation remains...

What the World Biohack Summit Reminded Me About...

Andreea Denisa Doicu

After attending the World Biohack Summit in Dubai, one question stayed with me: where does strength fit into longevity? This article explores biohacking, resistance training, and why structural adaptation remains...

The Truth About Glute Genetics: What You Can Change — and What You Can’t

The Truth About Glute Genetics: What You Can Ch...

Andreea Denisa Doicu

Glute genetics are real — but they are not destiny. This article breaks down pelvis shape, muscle fiber type, fat distribution, hip structure, and what science says you can change...

The Truth About Glute Genetics: What You Can Ch...

Andreea Denisa Doicu

Glute genetics are real — but they are not destiny. This article breaks down pelvis shape, muscle fiber type, fat distribution, hip structure, and what science says you can change...

Hip Thrusts: Scoop Method vs Hinge Method — Which Builds Better Glutes?

Hip Thrusts: Scoop Method vs Hinge Method — Whi...

Andreea Denisa Doicu

Hip thrusts are one of the most debated glute exercises today. Should you “scoop” your pelvis or hinge through the hips? This article explains the biomechanics, EMG data, and which...

Hip Thrusts: Scoop Method vs Hinge Method — Whi...

Andreea Denisa Doicu

Hip thrusts are one of the most debated glute exercises today. Should you “scoop” your pelvis or hinge through the hips? This article explains the biomechanics, EMG data, and which...

Pilates vs Strength Training: Is Pilates Really Enough?

Pilates vs Strength Training: Is Pilates Really...

Andreea Denisa Doicu

Pilates is beautiful for posture, control, and core awareness — but is it enough on its own? This article breaks down what the science says about Pilates vs strength training...

Pilates vs Strength Training: Is Pilates Really...

Andreea Denisa Doicu

Pilates is beautiful for posture, control, and core awareness — but is it enough on its own? This article breaks down what the science says about Pilates vs strength training...

Strength vs Hypertrophy: How Long It Takes to Build Muscle (and When to Stop Training for Size)

Strength vs Hypertrophy: How Long It Takes to B...

Andreea Denisa Doicu

Strength and hypertrophy are not the same thing. This article explains how each style of training changes your body, how long real muscle growth takes, when it makes sense to...

Strength vs Hypertrophy: How Long It Takes to B...

Andreea Denisa Doicu

Strength and hypertrophy are not the same thing. This article explains how each style of training changes your body, how long real muscle growth takes, when it makes sense to...

Rebuilding Strength After GLP-1 Weight Loss: The Science of Recovery

Rebuilding Strength After GLP-1 Weight Loss: Th...

Andreea Denisa Doicu

After Ozempic or Mounjaro, rebuilding muscle and hormones is the key to lasting change. Learn the evidence-based recovery roadmap for strength and metabolism.

Rebuilding Strength After GLP-1 Weight Loss: Th...

Andreea Denisa Doicu

After Ozempic or Mounjaro, rebuilding muscle and hormones is the key to lasting change. Learn the evidence-based recovery roadmap for strength and metabolism.