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 May 28 – June 3.
1. How Many Hours Of Sleep Do You Really Need?: Courtesy of Taylor Jones on Authority Nutrition
Sleep is critical for health. Prolonged sleep deprivation can lead to excessive food cravings, a decrease in mental performance, and weight gain. Fortunately, sleep is an easy thing to correct. In this article, Taylor shares how much sleep you actually need for better health and some tips to improve the quality of your sleep.
2. Tip: The Very Best Low-Body Mobility Exercise: Courtesy of Tom Morrison on T Nation
Many people don’t possess good mobility through their hips. This makes it hard to perform exercises like squats and deadlifts with proper technique. And when technique is off, it can lead to injury. In this short article, Tom shares one mobility drill you can do to improve your hip mobility and performance in the gym.
3. Why You Should Squat In Pregnancy: Courtesy of Kara Stewart-Agostino on Girls Gone Strong
No matter who you are or what your goals are the squat should be a staple in your exercise programs. But the cool thing is the squat is a fantastic exercise to do for expectant mothers. In this article, Kara shares squat variations for each trimester and explains why this exercise is so beneficial during the labor and delivery process.
4. 7 Benefits Of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): Courtesy of Dr. Grant Tinsley on Authority Nutrition
Interval training involves alternating periods of work and periods of rest on a specific exercise. It is a very powerful fat loss weapon. And the cool thing is it can be done in less time than traditional cardiovascular training. In this article, Dr. Tinsley shares 7 benefits of interval training and why you should add it into your exercise routine.
Recipe Of The Week: Grilled Rosemary Chicken Breast
