Best Fitness Articles From The Previous Week: February 7 2016

Each week, I 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 January 31 – February 6.

*Update*

I’m introducing a cool new edition to this article series. Recently, I was speaking with a client and she thought it would be a good idea to include a recipe of the week. I completely agreed! So I’ve put the first one at the bottom of this post.

1. 3 Things You Can Do Tonight To Fall Asleep Fast: Courtesy of Jeff Cattel on Greatist

Sleep is one of the most important factors of health and body composition. The average American doesn’t get the recommended amount of sleep per night. But, there are several things you can do to improve how fast you fall asleep and how well you sleep. This article contains a quick 2-minute video that shares 3 easy strategies you can use to sleep better tonight.

2. Top 3 Female Push-Up Mistakes: Courtesy of Nancy Newell on Tonygentilcore.com

The push-up, and all it’s variations, should be a staple in your programs. Unfortunately, it’s one of those exercises that gets butchered quite often. In this article, Nancy outlines the top three mistakes she sees females make when performing the push up. I’ll also note, I have seen many male lifters make these mistakes too, so this article can be helpful for everyone.

3. Minimum Effective Dose: The Key To Seeing More Results In Less Time: Courtesy of Molly Galbraith on Girls Gone Strong

Minimum effective dose (MED) is a concept that means doing the least amount of work possible to achieve a desired result. Many believe they must spend hours upon hours in the gym. These same people are usually burnt out, stressed, and have no progress to show for it.  In this article, Molly walks you through what the MED is for exercise to get the results you want.

4. Hearing “Don’t Eat That!” Might Have The Opposite Effect: Courtesy of Alyssa Raiola on Greatist

We have this funny little habit of labeling foods as good or bad. When we do this, it can actually do more harm than good. In this article, Alyssa reveals a fascinating new study that shows how negative food messages like “don’t eat this” can backfire.

5. The Dirty Little Secret About Motivation: Courtesy of Nia Shanks on niashanks.com

Motivation is something we all strive for. But for most of us, motivation is fleeting. It never lasts. Because of this, it’s incredibly hard to accomplish anything. In this article, Nia reveals the secret to lasting motivation and how you can use it to better yourself each day.

Recipe of the Week: Herb and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breast

Enjoy!