Best Fitness Articles From The Previous Week: January 1 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 December 25 – December 31.

1. New Year’s Resolution Failure Rate Is Woefully High. Use These 11 Tips Yo Beat The Odds.: Courtesy of Nia Shanks on Niashanks.com

Did you know only 8% of people actually achieve their New Year’s resolution. That’s obviously an extremely low rate making your odds of failure greater than your success. But in this article, Nia outlines 11 simple tips that will help you stay focused in 2017 and accomplish your goals.

2. The Pallof Press: A Smarter Alternative To Crunches & Sit-Up: Courtesy of Dr. John Rusin on Drjohnrusin.com

The Pallof Press is a underutilized core exercise that should be apart of any gym goer’s exercise arsenal. It targets the core, shoulders, and hips in one simple motion making it better than traditional crunches and sit ups. In this article, Dr. Rusin shows you how to do it.

3. How To Fit In Your Workout As A Busy Mom: Courtesy of Kara Stewart-Agostino on Girls Gone Strong

My mom is able to go the gym 2-3 times per week. But it wasn’t always like that. When my brother and I were younger, she was always extremely busy which left little time for working out. I’m sure any mom in this situation can relate. In this article, Kara provides some simple strategies to help busy moms fit in their workouts each week.

4. How To Get A Fast Metabolism: Courtesy of Dr. Atli Arnarson on Authority Nutrition

Your metabolism is responsible for burning calories and helping you function normally. Those with a fast metabolism tend to have an easier time shedding body fat and staying lean. In this article, Dr. Arnarson shares several tips on how you can speed up your metabolism.

Breakfast Recipe Of The Week: Baked Denver Omelet