Best Fitness Articles From The Previous Week: April 16 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 April 9 – April 15.

1. 12 Simple Tips to Prevent Blood Sugar Spikes: Courtesy of Alexandra Rowles on Authority Nutrition

Millions of Americans have trouble controlling their blood sugar. Over time this can cause significant health issues like type 2 diabetes. That’s why it’s important to keep your blood sugar normalized throughout the day. In this article, Alexandra shares 12 tips to help you do just that.

2. Why You Need Carbs After A Workout: Courtesy of Andy Peloquin on Breaking Muscle

Carbohydrates have gotten a bad rap over the years. Now, it seems like everyone and their mom is trying to cut back on carbs. But they have a pretty important job within the body and should be consumed on a daily basis. In this article, Andy reveals why it’s important to consume some carbohydrates within 1-2 hours post-workout.

3. What To Do When You Eat Healthy But Can’t Lose Weight: Courtesy of Nia Shanks on Niashanks.com

Have you ever had trouble losing weight even though it seems like you are eating all the right foods? I’m sure most have experienced this at one time or another. In this article, Nia presents several strategies that you can use next time you run into this situation to get you back on track with your results.

4. One Exercise For Total Shoulder Health: Courtesy of Dr. John Rusin on T Nation

The shoulder is one of the most injured joints in the body. From bad posture to poor lifting technique, there are countless ways to injure yourself. In this article, Dr. Rusin shares one simple exercise that you should be doing to keep your shoulders strong and healthy.

Dinner Recipe Of The Week: Stuffed Gouda and Bacon Pork Chops