Best Fitness Articles From The Previous Week: December 11 2016

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 December 4 – December 10.

1. Sorry, Sitting Isn’t Really That Bad For You: Courtesy of Mike Reinold on Mikereinold.com

Sitting has taken a hit lately in a lot mainstream media. It’s often claimed to be “worse than smoking”. But is it the act of sitting that’s the problem? In this article, Mike shares why he feels it’s actually something else that presents a greater health risk.

2. Does Calorie Counting Work? A Critical Look: Courtesy of Alina Petre on Authority Nutrition

Calorie counting is often used as a weight loss strategy. But there is a big disagreement within the fitness community. Some believe it can help, while others believe it’s not the best method to use. Who is right? In this article, Alina digs into the research to provide an answer to this question.

3. 29 Easy Recipes to Help You Stick to Your Healthy-Eating Resolutions: Courtesy of Anisha Jhaveri on Greatist

As you know, this time of year can be hard to stick to your nutrition program. With all the holiday parties and family gatherings, it’s no wonder why. But maintaining proper nutrition isn’t as hard as you might think when you have some tasty, healthy recipes on hand. In this article, Anisha shares 29 different meals to help you stay on the straight and narrow this holiday season.

4. The 6 Most Overrated Exercises Ever: Courtesy of Charles Staley on T Nation

There is a vast array of exercises that can be done when you go the gym. From free weights, to machines, to cardio equipment, there’s something for everyone. But there are some exercises that actually offer more risk than benefit. In this article, Charles shares 6 exercises that are highly overrated and offers some better alternatives.

5. How To Strengthen Your Healthy Intentions: Courtesy of Justin Kompf on Drspencer.com

We’ve all had healthy intentions before. You may have told yourself that you were going to eat more vegetables, drink more water, or go to the gym 3 times a week. But for the majority of people, these intentions fall by the wayside. In this article, Justin provides several scientific strategies on how you can create and achieve any healthy intention you set for yourself.

Lunch Recipe Of The Week: Burgundy Beef Stew