Here are my top recent fitness articles that I think you’ll benefit from.
These useful articles are organised into 5 different categories:
- General Health & Motivation
- Fat Loss
- Muscle Gain
- Athletic & Strength Training
- Nutrition
Enjoy!
Best Recent Articles
Stop Trying to be Hardcore — Lee Boyce
Boyce hits the nail on the head with a great read, asserting that popular “hardcore” trends in existence today shouldn’t detract from more conventional (and sustainable) training methods used by good coaches for the masses to benefit from.
What’s Your Best Body Fat? — Krista Scott Dixon
Many peoples’ goals are some form of “I want to lose weight” or “I want to get leaner”. This article sheds light on realistic and optimal levels of body fat to strive for.
The Rep Bible – Christian Thibaudeau, TNation
A very comprehensive write-up looking not just at how many sets and reps to perform, but also HOW to execute reps in different ways for different goals and gains.
Can Youth Weight Train? Obviously — Coach Taylor
I’m very passionate about the benefits of resistance training for Youth Athletes. I’m always keen to share this positive message as widely as possible and this article is an excellent place to start.
Settling the great grain debate. Can wheat and other grains fit into a healthy and sane diet? — Brian St. Pierre, Precision Nutrition
Here’s a terrific, in-depth look into a very hot topic. This resource lays out the good, the bad, and what to do when asking “Should I cut out all grains or go gluten free?”
General Health & Motivation
Does Fitness Make You Unhappy? — Adam Bornstein
Tomorrow — Rog Law, TonyGentilcore.com
13 Ways Women Can be MORE, Not Less — Nia Shanks
From lower-back pain to badassery, part III: glutes, lats, and traps — Anthony Dexmier
Stress: In The Gym, Out of The Gym, and How it Affects Your Program and Progress — Greg Nuckols, RippedBody
The Athlete and the ACL Tear. Can We Prevent It? — Steve Kennelly, FreakStrength.com
4 Classic Training Ideas: Fact Or Fiction? — Adam M. Gonzalez, Bodybuilding.com
The Long View of Training — Greg Nuckols, DeanSomerset.com
Defending “Corrective Exercise” — Brandon Lavack
27 Health and Nutrition Tips That Are Actually Evidence-Based — Kris Gunnars
How to Work Out After A C-Section – GirlsGoneStrong
9 Reasons Couples Should Work Out – TC, TNation
Are Your Tendons Weak? – Chad Waterbury
Fat Loss
15 Tricks for Killing Hunger on a Diet – Part 2 — Tim Berzins
Why Running Does Not (Always) Burn Fat — Adam Bornstein
11 Reasons Why You’re Still Dieting — Paul Nobles, Eat to Perform
The Fat Loss “Secret” — You’re Just Not Working Hard Enough — Tom Kelso, Breaking Muscle
The Other Side of Fat Loss — Bryan Krahn
Intermittent Fasting for women: Important information you need to know — Helen Kollias, Precision Nutrition
MCT Oil and Weight Loss: What You Need To Know — Christian Finn
Training For Fat Loss In Simple Terms: What You Must Know — JC Deen
The Fat Loss Nutrient You’re Forgetting – GirlsGoneStrong
The 12 Minute Fix for Abs and Glutes – Scott Abel, TNation
Muscle Gain
6 Deadlift Tips for Non-Powerlifters — Nick Tumminello
3 Shoulder Killers to Avoid — Scott Abel
12 Methods to Make Your Leg Workouts Harder — Nader Qudimat
Can You Change The Shape Of A Muscle Or Is It Genetic? — Scott Tousignant
5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me in My 20s — Bryan Krahn, Bodybuilding.com
Muscle Dysmorphia and the Dark Side of “Getting Big” — David De Las Morenas, Born to Bulk
Anti-Bro Arm Movements: Bicep Curls for a Healthy Back — Bill DeSimone, Breaking Muscle
The Best Squat You’re Not Doing — Ben Bruno, T-Nation
The Beautiful, Ugly Truth About Competing — Dani Shugart, T-Nation
3 Reasons to Lift Weights Slower — Tony Bonvechio
The Complete Power Look Program – Christian Thibaudeau, TNation
No-Weights Calf Training – Chad Waterbury, TNation
Growth Factor Shoulder Training – Christian Thibaudeau, TNation
Build Glutes That Melt The Internet – Nick Tumminello, TNation
Athletic & Strength Training
Exercises You Should Be Doing: Core Engaged Active Straight Leg Raise — Tony Gentilcore
Strength Exercise of the Week: Trap Bar Deadlift vs. Band — Eric Cressey
How To Do A Kettlebell Snatch — Karen Smith, GGS
3 Overhead Press Variations You Aren’t Doing — Jarrett Brummett, SAPT
Tucking the Elbows for Bench – You’re Probably Doing it Wrong — Greg Nuckols
From lower-back pain to badassery, part IV: badassery — Anthony Dexmier
The Dead-Pull to Build Starting Strength –Eric Bach
Avoiding Cardio Could Be Holding You Back — Greg Nuckols
Pause Your Lifts for Better Performance — Tony Gentilcore
How To Improve Grip Strength With These Top Exercises For Hands — Tyson Brown, thePTDC.com
10 Landmine Exercises You’ve Never Tried – and Should — Mike Sheridan, Breaking Muscle
The Ab Wheel Rollout: 2 Advanced Variations You’ve Never Even Heard Of — Jordan Syatt
5 Tips to a Better Lunge — Rob Sutton, Champion PT
No More Strong Fat Guys – Chance Cianciola, TNation
Top 5 Exercises for Real World Performance – Bill Rom, TNation
3 Keys to a Big, Injury-Free Bench Press – Dr. John Rusin,TNation
Nutrition
10 Evidence-Based Fat-Burning Foods and Beverages — Kris Gunnars
Sugar – The Sweet Truth — Menno Henselmans
6 Things The World’s Most Successful “Diets” Have in Common — Kris Gunnars
Why Exercise is the Least Important Part of the Equation — Steve Kamb
Diet Plans: Considerations for Muscle Gain, Fat Loss, and Stubborn Body Types — Adam Bornstein
Probiotics 101: Literally Everything You Need to Know — Kris Gunnars
Buyer Beware: 3 Supplement Scams Effective At Thinning Your Wallet, Not Your Waistline — Jason Maxwell
Settling the great grain debate. Can wheat and other grains fit into a healthy and sane diet? — Brian St. Pierre, Precision Nutrition
Six Ways You Screwed Up Intermittent Fasting — Tim Berzins
How Much Protein Do You Really Need? — Eric Cressey
MSG (Monosodium Glutamate): Good or Bad? — Joe Leech, Authority Nutrition
BCAAs: Effective Dose for Muscle Growth and Fat Loss — Adam Bornstein
Calorie restriction and intermittent fasting: Is the Fountain Of Youth really in your kitchen? — Bartek Nogal, Precision Nutrition
Exotic Meats For Building Muscle and Saving the Planet — Mike Campbell, Bach Performance
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Rich
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