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 October 28 – November 3.
1. The Lifters 10-Minute Warm-Up: Courtesy of Katie Prendergast on T Nation
Go to any gym and you’re bound to see the traditional warm-up of a 5 minute treadmill run combined with some light stretching. Truthfully, this is an outdated practice. Your body needs more than this to get prepared to lift weights. In this article, Katie shares a better 3 series warm-up that takes 10 minutes or less.
2. Parents, You Must Find Time For Fitness: Courtesy of Shane Trotter on Breaking Muscle
You can probably tell by the title what this article is about. 🙂 But I became a father last year, and to say life has become hectic would be an understatement. If you’re a parent, it can be easy to shrug off your health. “I’ll make time for it later”, you might think to yourself. The truth is, there is no time like the present and you can make time for your fitness. In this article, Shane explains how.
3. 10 Supplements to Help Lower Blood Sugar: Courtesy of Marsha McCulloch on Healthline
Diabetes is becoming more and more common in our society. With the influx of carbs and low activity levels, it’s easy to see why. But you can actually lower and normalize blood sugar levels with the right foods. In this article, Marsha explains how.
4. 15 Free Circuit Training Routines: Build Strength and Stamina: Courtesy of Steve Kamb on Nerd Fitness
Just like I mentioned in the second article this week, you may not always have a ton of time to devote to your health and fitness. But with circuit training you can accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. In this article, Steve shares 15 different circuits you can use to help you get great results.
Breakfast Recipe Of The Week: Bacon, Egg, And Spinach Casserole
