Best Fitness Articles From The Previous Week: February 12 2017

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 February 5 – February 11.

1. 3 Minutes To Maximum Fitness: Courtesy of Andy Peloquin on Breaking Muscle

Everyone wishes there were more hours in a day. Of all the things that we devote time to, getting to the gym usually isn’t high on the list. But it doesn’t take hours upon hours to improve your fitness. It can be as little as minutes per day. In this article, Andy shares how 3 minutes of exercise performed multiple times per week can be all you need.

2. 11 Foods To Avoid With Diabetes: Courtesy of Franziska Spritzler on Authority Nutrition

Diabetes is a common disease across the United States. Unfortunately, if left unchecked, it can lead to other health problems like heart disease and blindness. In this article, Franziska details 11 foods to avoid if you have diabetes.

3. Good Stress, Bad Stress: Courtesy of Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon and Brian St. Pierre on Precision Nutrition

Stress is often thought of as a bad thing. Stress from work, family, and life can be a battle day in and day out. But stress can also be a good thing when it comes to your health and fitness. In this article, Dr. Scott-Dixon and Brian detail how to tell the difference between good and bad stress and how it can be used to achieve your goals.

4. How To Bust Through A Fat Loss Plateau: Courtesy of Laura Schoenfeld on Girls Gone Strong

There’s nothing more frustrating than when you stop seeing results. It could make you question your effort and wonder if exercise and eating better is actually worth it. But sometimes, a few simple tweaks is all it takes to get you back on track. In this article, Laura shares several of these tweaks to help you break through a fat loss plateau.

5. The Strength Training Guide For Women Over 40: Courtesy of Nia Shanks on Niashanks.com

Strength training is one of the most rewarding and important things you can do for your body as you age. It can help prevent pain, increase muscle mass, and reduce body fat. But lifting weights at 40 years old and beyond is a little different than when you’re 25. Though this article is aimed at women, the information Nia presents can be used for anyone over 40 who is interested in or already strength training.

Dinner Recipe Of The Week: Slow Cooker Beef Stew