Best Fitness Articles From The Previous Week: May 7 2017

Each week, we publish a list of best fitness articles from the previous week. These articles range from a wide variety of topics like nutrition, training, stress management, weight loss, general health, recipes, etc. Here is the list from the week of April 30 – May 6.

1. 11 Reasons Why Real Foods Help You Lose Weight: Courtesy of Ryan Raman on Authority Nutrition

We have so many food options to choose from when we shop at the grocery store these days. The majority of the foods are heavily processed, have little nutritional value, and contain a boat load of calories. In this article, Ryan shares why real foods are critical for sustainable weight loss.

2. Just A Little Fat Loss Goes A Long Way: Courtesy of Andy Peloquin on Breaking Muscle

Weight loss is the most sought after goal for the majority of gym goers. And many believe they have to hit some magical number on the scale before they can consider themselves healthy. In this article, Andy digs through an interesting research study that shows even a little bit of weight loss and fat loss can go a long way toward improving your overall health and wellbeing.

3. 5 Joint-Friendly Upper Body Exercises: Courtesy of Dr. Laura Miranda on Girls Gone Strong

Our bodies are one connected system of joints and muscles. And this system must work together in a cohesive fashion to ensure you stay safe when you lift weights. In this article, Dr. Miranda shares 5 upper body exercises that can help reduce injury risk and improve overall posture.

4. Minimalist Weight Training For Strength And Muscle: Courtesy of Tom Venuto on Burn The Fat Blog

Let’s face it, not everyone has time to go to the gym 4-5 days per week. And if you’re in this boat, you may have found yourself wondering if you should go to the gym at all since you can’t devote a lot of time to it. But research is showing you can still see great progress from training just two times per week. In this article, Tom shares several minimalist weight training programs you can add to your routine for substantial results.

5. The Top 10 Weighted Carry Exercises: Courtesy of Alex Nurse on T Nation

Loaded carries are incredible for core development and strength. Yet you rarely see anyone doing these when you go to the gym. One of the great things about these types of exercises is they’re hard to mess up. So almost anyone can do them properly with a little practice. In this article, Alex details 10 of the top weighted carry exercises.

Lunch Recipe Of The Week: Chicken Stew