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 June 26 – July 2.
1. 10 Low-Fat Foods That Are Actually Bad For You: Courtesy of Franziska Spritzler on Authority Nutrition
Low-fat foods come in all shapes and sizes these days. Pick a food and there’s sure to be a low-fat version. These types of foods are often marketed as healthier alternatives. But are they really? In this article, Fransziska shows why low-fat is misleading and 10 low-fat foods that are actually unhealthy.
2. The Truth About Training For Toned Arms: Courtesy of Meghan Callaway on Drjohnrusin.com
Most fitness marketing done towards females are booming with words like long, sculpt, tone, shrink, etc. It’s unfortunate because a lot of women believe that lifting weights will turn them into the Hulk overnight. But if you’re looking to get leaner, become more athletic, and shed body fat lifting weights will help you regardless of gender. In this article, Meghan discusses several myths surrounding women and fitness and what exercises you can do to add definition to your arms.
3. Are You Eating Enough Fiber?: Courtesy of Josh Graham on Breaking Muscle
Fiber is an important nutrient that can improve our health and reduce risk of disease. But with all the processed foods out there, fiber content has been decreased making it imperative to eat a diet consisting mostly of natural, whole foods. In this article, Josh talks about what fiber is, why you need it, and what foods you can eat to increase your fiber intake.
4. Do Ab Exercises Help You Burn Belly Fat?: Courtesy of Arlene Semeco on Authority Nutrition
This is one of those questions I get all the time. Belly fat is one of the hardest types of fat to get rid of and everyone wants to know what ab exercises they need to do to burn it off. But the reality is, ab exercises aren’t best for decreasing abdominal body fat. In this article, Arlene explains why and what you should do instead.
5. 4 Tips To Feel Great With Strength Training: Courtesy of Nia Shanks on Niashanks.com
Strength training is a valuable tool if your goal is to burn fat and build lean muscle. But many often feel beat up after lifting weights. If you don’t feel great after your workout then something needs to change. In this article, Nia walks you through 4 tips to ensure you feel better after your strength training workouts.
4th of July Recipe: Smokey Avocado Burger With Pineapple Pepper Relish
