Best Fitness Articles From The Previous Week: June 25 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 June 18 – June 24.

1. 8 Surprising Things That Harm Your Gut Bacteria: Courtesy of Daisy Coyle on Authority Nutrition

There are hundreds of species of bacteria that live in our gut. Each and every one of them play a role in our overall health. One of the most important factors in maintaining gut health is having a healthy balance of friendly and harmful bacteria. If this balance is thrown off, it could potentially lead to things like inflammation, weight gain, and cancer. In this article, Daisy shares 8 different things that can cause this imbalance and harm your gut bacteria.

2. The Surprising Truth About Sugar: Courtesy of Brian St. Pierre and Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon on Precision Nutrition

For years you’ve probably heard friends or family members tell you how bad sugar is for you. Maybe you’ve even thought it yourself. You’ve seen the news stories and magazine articles showing how sugar has caused obesity and diabetes rates to skyrocket. And you may have sworn yourself off of it. But, as with any nutrition topic, it’s important to look at all of the research. In this article, Dr. Scott-Dixon and Brian reveal some surprising data and share the real truth about sugar once and for all.

3. Why Stretching Something That Hurts Isn’t Always The Answer: Courtesy of Nikki Naab-Levy on Girls Gone Strong

We’ve all injured ourselves at one point or another. And when we do sometimes we just want to stretch, stretch, and stretch some more because it might feel good on the injured joint. But this isn’t always the best remedy. In this article, Nikki explains why.

4. The 4 Gym Machines You Should Skip (And What To Do Instead): Courtesy of Emily Abbate on Greatist

Walk into any commercial gym and you’ll see a ton of exercise machines that all work different muscle groups. If you’re new to the gym, this can be a good place to start. But as you progress, you’ll find more benefit to ditch the machines and opt for bodyweight or strength training exercises. In this article, Emily shares which machines you should skip and what movements you should do instead.

5. 5 Ways To Improve Your Training Right Now: Courtesy of Charles Staley on T Nation

Have you been training for a while and found yourself in a rut? Well, you’re not alone. A lot of people who go to the gym on a weekly basis often find their training stale and not producing the results they’re looking for after a while. But with a few simple strategies, you can improve your strength training results. In this article, Charles shares 5 of these strategies with you.

Dessert Recipe Of The Week: Coconut Yogurt Popsicle