Best Fitness Articles From The Previous Week: May 28 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 May 21 – May 27.

1. A High-Protein Diet Plan to Lose Weight and Improve Health: Courtesy of Franziska Spritzler on Authority Nutrition

Protein is the most important nutrient when it comes to weight loss. Unfortunately, the dietary recommended amount of protein is set extremely low for both males and females. In this article, Franziska walks you through what protein actually is, how it plays a part in weight loss, and how much you should eat each day to improve your health.

2. A Sound Mind In A Sound Body: Courtesy of Dr. Lisa Lewis on Girls Gone Strong

While physical health is more often talked about, mental health is just as important. Mental health issues like depression and anxiety are extremely common in our country and cost billions of dollars each year to treat. In this article, Dr. Lewis talks about what mental illness is, how to assess your own mental health, and what you should do if you feel like you have a mental health issue.

3. How Often Should I Work Out?: Courtesy of Michael Matthews on Muscle For Life

Everyone wants to know how often they need to workout to get leaner, stronger, and lose body fat. The easy answer to this questions is it depends. But the in this article, Michael expands upon this answer and shares how often you should be hitting the gym if you want to gain muscle and strength.

4. 10 Tips To Boost Your Serotonin: Courtesy of Mark Sisson on Mark’s Daily Apple

Serotonin is an important hormone in the body. It plays a large role in regulating your mood, risk of depression, and digestion. Needless to say it’s pretty important. In this article, Mark shares 10 different ways you can increase your serotonin levels.

5. Lose Your Last 10 Pounds-For Good!: Courtesy of Bill Geiger on Bodybuilding.com

For many people who’ve lost weight, it can be a struggle to lose those last few pounds to get to their ideal body weight. But with some smart strategies, anyone can do it. In this article, Bill shares 10 tips to help you lose those pounds for good.

Dinner Recipe Of The Week: Chipotle Honey Chicken Tenders and Sweet Potatoes