Best Fitness Articles From The Previous Week: June 21 2020

1. 8 Legit Moves You Can Do with Seriously Light Weights: Courtesy of NIck Tumminello on Bodybuilding.com

Light dumbbells in the 5-8 lb range are often considered useless by many experienced gym goers. But they can have a purpose depending on the movement you are doing. In this article, Nick shares 8 advanced exercises you can do with light weight that will help you build some incredible strength. 

2. Walking More Could Help You Sleep Better, According to Science: Courtesy of Jodi Helmer on My Fitness Pal

There’s no doubt about it. Better sleep will get you better results. Sleep is directly correlated with weight and, if your sleep is poor, the chance of you losing weight is slim. In this article, Jodi shares how walking more could be the key to helping you get deeper and longer sleep each night. 

3. The Myriad of Benefits of Intermittent Fasting: Courtesy of Mark Sisson on Mark’s Daily Apple

Intermittent fasting has become extremely popular. It’s been shown to possess a wide range of health benefits. In this article, Mark walks you through all the benefits of IF and how it can improve your health. 

4. Sleep, Interrupted: 13 Ways Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Body: Courtesy of Saundra Montijo on Greatist

Most people need 7-9 hours of sleep per night. According to a recent study though, 1 in 3 Americans get less than the recommended amount of sleep each night. In this article, Saundra explains 13 ways sleep deprivation negatively impacts your health. 

5. How to Find Motivation When An At-Home Workout Is Pretty Much The Last Thing You Want To Do: Courtesy of Zoe Weiner on Well + Good

When you are at home, motivating yourself to do anything other than watching Netflix can be tough. In this article, Zoe shares 5 tips to help you get your mind right and get a workout in even if you don’t feel like it. 

Dinner Recipe Of The Week: Lemon Chicken Stew