Best Fitness Articles From The Previous Week: July 26 2020

1. Power Up Your Training Inside And Outside The Gym: Courtesy of Shane McClean on Breaking Muscle

Power is an aspect of training that is often neglected. Power, essentially, is performing an exercise at a rapid pace. Research has shown this is important for increasing strength, cardiovascular function, and even the number of calories burned. In this article, Shane shares why you should add this to your training and some exercises to help you do it. 

2. Always Tired? Here Are 17 Ways to Feel More Energized ASAP: Courtesy of Marygrace Taylor on Greatist

Let’s face it, the majority of us don’t get enough sleep. If you want to look and feel your best, this needs to change. In this article, Marygrace shares 17 different ways to feel more energized throughout your day. 

3. The Ins and Outs of Muscle Soreness and Recovery: Courtesy of Lauren Bedosky on My Fitness Pal

Recovery from a workout is just as, if not more, important than the workout itself. It’s in this time that your body is repairing itself and making your muscles stronger. In this article, Lauren dives deep into the process of recovery and shares what you need to know about it. 

4. Eating to Grow: The Top 10 Foods for Building Muscle: Courtesy of Bodybuilding.com

If you want to gain muscle, you need to eat the right foods. There’s no way around this. This article covers a list of the top 10 foods you need to eat if you want to pack on some lean mass. 

5. How To Create A Well-Rounded Fitness Routine: Courtesy of Kayla Hartson on Grand Canyon University

If you’re just getting into exercising and eating better, it can be overwhelming with all the information out there. In this article, Kayla breaks down how to simplify your approach and shares some of the most up-to-date guidelines on weekly exercise recommendations. 

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