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, etc. Here is the list from the week of October 4 – October 10.
1. The Best Calorie Control Guide. [Infographic]: Courtesy of Brian St. Pierre on Precision Nutrition
Calories will always play the biggest role in fat loss. But for some, it can be tedious to track. The folks at Precision Nutrition created a perfect way to measure calories without having to do all the math. In this article, they provide an awesome infographic showing you exactly how to do it.
2. Do Multivitamins Actually Work? The Surprising Truth: Courtesy of Hrefna Palsdottir on Authority Nutrition
Multivitamins are one of the most common supplements taken. But are they a waste of money? As always, it’s important to look at the science. This article does an excellent job of sifting through various studies to provide a clear answer to this question.
3. The Cure For Fat Guts and Flat Butts: Courtesy of Dr. John Rusin on T-Nation
Two of the biggest goals for men and women are great abs and a great butt, respectively. But many don’t know how to get there. This article breaks down 3 big mistakes made when trying to achieve these goals and what you can do to correct them.
4. 7 Ways To Improve Your Confidence Today: Courtesy of Erin Brown on Girls Gone Strong
Confidence is something everyone wants. But often times our fear of failure and what other people will think of us hold us back from accomplishing all we are capable of. This articles walks you through 7 different methods you can use to defeat fear and be confident in yourself.
5. The Curious Case Of Why People Fear Protein: Courtesy of Adam Bornstein on Born Fitness
I hear it all the time. “Aren’t high amounts of protein bad for you?” The answer to this question is a resounding no. However, many people still claim meat can cause cancer and kill you. This article dives in the history of how this notion came about and looks at the science behind it’s validity.
Enjoy!
