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 August 21 – August 27.
1. 3 Stretches That Make Things Worse: Courtesy of Dr. John Rusin on T Nation
Stretching is fairly standard among gym goers. But more often than not, the stretches being performed are done incorrectly, which can make things worse. In this article, Dr. Rusin outlines 3 common stretches that screw up your orthopedic health and shows you what to do instead.
2. When The Scale Sucks: 7 Better Ways To If Your Nutrition Plan Is Working: Courtesy of Alex McMahon on Precision Nutrition
One of the first goals people have when trying to improve their health and fitness is weight loss. But as I tell all of my clients, the scale is a fickle being. One week it can show a loss while next week it may be higher. There are so many things that can influence scale weight, which is why it’s not the best measure of success. In this article, Alex highlights 7 different ways you can use to determine if nutrition plan is working that doesn’t include the scale.
3. 8 Health Benefits Of Probiotics: Courtesy of Dr. Mary Jane Brown on Authority Nutrition
Most of us have heard of probiotics before. They’re those tiny little organisms that can improve the health of our gut bacteria which has a host of health benefits. In this article, Dr. Brown dives in and outlines 8 big health benefits of probiotics.
4. Fat Loss Considerations For Females: Courtesy of Vid Rajapaksa on Breaking Muscle
In general, it’s harder for females to lose fat when compared to males. There are several reasons for this like a smaller body, which doesn’t burn as many calories throughout the day, and a higher percentage of body fat. While it maybe a little harder for females to shed fat, it’s certainly not impossible. In this article, Vid provides several strategies women can use to cut fat and see results.
5. How Caring Less Can Help You Accomplish More: Courtesy of Mark Sisson on Mark’s Daily Apple
You may have read that title and thought to yourself, “well that doesn’t make any sense!” And on the surface, you’d be correct. We have to care if we want to accomplish anything, right? Well, in this article, Mark presents a different approach. One that’s not as strict and rigid but can help you feel rested and fulfilled. Give it a read and see what you think.
Dinner Recipe Of The Week: Lasagna-Stuffed Mushrooms
