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 July 23 – July 29.
1. How Many Steps Should You Get In A Day: Courtesy of Chris Kresser on Chriskresser.com
You’ve probably heard it before. You must get 10,000 steps per day. It’s a pretty common number to shoot for, especially with all the fitness trackers on the market now. But is this a goal everyone should set for themselves? In this article, Chris digs through several research studies and shows how many steps are associated with health benefits.
2. 10 Daily Habits Of Healthy Lifters: Courtesy of T Nation
A lengthy career of strength training is usually preceded by many healthy habits. Because not only is it important to keep yourself resistant to injury, but you also need to be consistent week in and week out. In this article, T Nation asked 10 top strength and conditioning coaches and fitness pros what habit has helped them achieve their best body.
3. Achieve The Same Gains With Shorter Workouts!: Courtesy of Heather Eastman on Bodybuilding.com
Most people do not have time to spend countless hours in the gym each week. But the goods news is you can actually achieve great results with shorter workouts. In this article, Heather shares 3 strategies to help you get the most out of your workouts without sacrificing your results.
4. 12 Mistakes to Avoid on a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet: Courtesy of Rachael Link on Authority Nutrition
A vegetarian or vegan diet has been shown to help with weight loss. But one of the downsides is it can be very hard to get all of the important nutrients you need from plant-based foods. In this article, Rachael shares 12 mistakes to avoid to make sure your diet is well rounded.
Dinner Recipe Of The Week: Honey Mustard Chicken Fingers