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 August 5 – August 11.
1. Body Recomposition: Lose Fat and Gain Muscle at the Same Time: Courtesy of Jillian Kubala on Healthline
One of the biggest reasons people want to lose weight, is to develop a lean body. This can only happen if you retain or gain muscle mass while losing fat. Unfortunately, most traditional weight loss programs focus only on the weight loss portion of the equation. In this article, Jillian shares how you can effectively gain muscle and shed fat simultaneously.
2. Muscle Confusion Is Stupid – Strategic Variation Is Smart: Courtesy of Tom MacCormick on Breaking Muscle
Muscle confusion is this idea that you need to constantly switch up exercises in your workout so your muscle can’t adjust. There’s no real theory behind this though. It’s true that you need some variety in your programs, but too much can be a bad thing. In this article, Tom shares how often you should switch up your workouts and what types of exercises you should include.
3. Get Your Fat Intake Down To A Science: Courtesy of Dr. Lonnie Lowery on T Nation
Fat is one macronutrient that’s not talked about a lot, but it has major health functions in the body. Too much of certain fats can contribute to inflammation within the body, which is a bad thing. It’s important to pick the right types of foods to provide the right nutrients and calories for your particular goals. In this article, Dr Lowery shares how to get your fat intake right.
4. Eating for Aesthetics: Courtesy of Michael Berg on Bodybuilding.com
When your goal involves changing the way your body looks, food is obviously very important. You need to eat for your specific goal. In this article, Michael shares 10 simple rules to help you eat well and look good.
Breakfast Recipe Of Recipe Of The Week: Turkey Bacon And Egg Tacos
