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 March 25 – March 31.
1. Protein, Carbs, And Fat: Simplified: Courtesy of Paul Carter on T Nation
When trying to get lean, macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fat) are extremely important. You need to have the right ratios if you want to see good progress. And the easiest way to do this is by eating foods with primarily one macronutrient. For example, chicken breast contains mostly protein with very little fat and no carbs. Eating this way can streamline your diet and your results. In this article, Paul explains why.
2. The Best Diet May Be No Diet At All: Courtesy of Hobart Swan on Bodybuilding.com
There are countless diets out there are marketed at helping you achieve some type of fitness goal. The most common goal among Americans is weight loss. In this article, Hobart shares a recent study that shows how not following any diet at all may be the most useful strategy for not only losing weight, but maintaining your weight loss.
3. Eating In Moderation: How To Do It Right: Courtesy of Nia Shanks on Niashanks.com
Everything in moderation. You’ve heard that saying before, right? Most of us think we know what this looks like. But odds are we aren’t doing it correctly. And this can be frustrating when you think you are doing everything right but still can’t seem to see any results. Well, in this article, Nia shows you how to eat in moderation correctly and how you can make it work for you.
4. Here’s Why Women Everywhere Are Taking Up Powerlifting: Courtesy of Anoula Rayburn on Food For Fitness
Powerlifting is a sport comprised of 3 strength training exercises: the squat, the deadlift, and the bench press. More and more women are starting to swap the treadmill for weights when they hit the gym. And while powerlifting may not be for everyone, there are still a lot of great benefits to strength training. In this article, Anoula explains how it can help women burn fat, get stronger, and become more confident in themselves.
5. Ramp Up Your Workouts With Rowing: Courtesy of Sarah Fuhrmann on Girls Gone Strong
The indoor rower is one of the best pieces of equipment you can use. It’s provides an incredible cardiovascular workout, but it doesn’t beat up your joints as much as a treadmill does. In this article, Sarah shows you how you can use the rower to take your workouts to the next level.
Dinner Recipe Of The Week: Philly Cheesesteak Tinfoil Dinner
