Each week, I 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 15 – May 21.
1. 3 Ways To Move Better And Lift Harder: Courtesy of Mike Sheridan on T Nation
The average gym goer usually doesn’t warm up. But if they do, they may throw in a quick treadmill run and some static stretches. Dynamic exercises are far superior to static exercises when it comes to warming up. In this article, Mike shows you 3 simple drills to add to your warm ups that will help you move better, feel better, and lift harder.
2. I Want To Be “That Girl”: Courtesy of Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon on Precision Nutrition and I Want To Be “That Guy”: Courtesy of Dr. John Berardi on Precision Nutrition
I placed these two together because they essentially contain the same information. We’ve all had that specific person we want to look like. We think, “oh if I can just look like them my life would be so much better”. After working with 1,000s of clients, the folks at Precision Nutrition have found this can often paralyze a person and prevent them from accomplishing their goals. In these articles, they show you what to do instead.
3. 12 Things That Make You Gain Belly Fat: Courtesy of Franziska Spritzler on Authority Nutrition
Belly fat is all too common in this day and age. Excess fat is extremely unhealthy and can contribute to many health problems down the road. In this article, Franziska shows 12 things that can make you gain belly fat.
4. The Science-Backed Way To Maintain Weight Loss: Courtesy of Zach Watson on Greatist
Weight loss is one goal many people want to achieve. Unfortunately, for the majority who actually achieve their goal, they end up regaining all the weight they lost down the road. In this short article, Zach digs into one study that shows a simple way you can maintain your weight loss.
5. 18 Ways To Lose The First 10 Pounds: Courtesy of Ryan Andrews on Precision Nutrition
Starting a weight loss journey can be tough, especially if you don’t see any results in the first few weeks or months. In Precision Nutrition’s 2nd (technically 3rd) article this week, Ryan shows 18 strategies that can help you lose the first 10 pounds. These are action packed tips that you can begin implementing immediately.
Dessert Recipe Of The Week: Homemade Ice Cream
