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 19 – February 25.
1. Muscle Hypertrophy Explained — The Art And Science Of Muscle Growth: Courtesy of JC Deen on JCD Fitness
Muscle hypertrophy is when muscles increase in size. This is one goal many are chasing when they hit the gym. But do you know what you need to do to improve the size and shape of your muscles? Well, in this article, JC reveals how to train properly to elicit maximum muscle growth.
2. Build Better Habits To Stay Motivated: Courtesy of Rachel Binette on Breaking Muscle
We all make promises to ourselves to do things like improve our eating habits and get more exercise. While motivation is high at first, it quickly dwindles as weeks pass. In this article, Rachel shares 3 big keys to staying motivated toward your fitness goals.
3. Is Rice Fattening Or Weight Loss Friendly?: Courtesy of Adda Bjarnadottir on Authority Nutrition
Carbohydrates get a bad rap, especially rice. It’s thought of as fattening and many try to eat less of it when trying to lose weight. But does it really cause weight gain? In this article, Adda shares several studies that answers this question for good.
4. I’ve Spent 10 Years Helping People Lose Weight… Here Are My Best Tips: Courtesy of Adam Gilbert on Greatist
This was my favorite article this week. Adam Gilbert is the main guy behind a website called mybodytutor.com and helps people lose weight in a way that’s not only practical but sustainable long term. In this article, he shares his 7 best tips to help get rid of the excess weight once and for all.
5. Is It Really That Bad To Skip Breakfast?: Courtesy of Kamal Patel on Examine
Breakfast is often thought of as the most important meal of the day. You may have even heard that if you don’t eat breakfast, you’ll be more likely to overeat later in the day. This can lead to excess weight gain over time. But is that the case? In this article, Kamal digs through several studies to provide a non-biased, scientific answer to this question.
Dinner Recipe Of The Week: Pork Carnitas
