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 October 1 – October 7.
1. Stepping Up Weight Loss: Can Walking Help Dieters Shed Fat?: Courtesy of Kamal Patel on Examine
When it comes to weight loss, walking isn’t talked about often. Most people wouldn’t really consider it the type of activity that will help you shed fat. In this article, the crew over at Examine break down a study where the goal was to determine if walking can improve fat loss among those who are dieting.
2. How To Flourish Physically And Emotionally: Courtesy of Justin Kompf on Justinkompf.com
I often talk about the physical nature of the body, but mind is just as important. These two are linked and are incredibly important to our overall health and well being. In this article, Justin discusses some simple strategies you can use to improve yourself both physically and emotionally so you can flourish.
3. 5 Easy Habits To Adopt For Healthy Aging And Living Longer: Courtesy of John Falkinder on Steam Train Fitness
Aging is something no one really likes to talk about. But the reality is everyone is aging. And with this comes loss of muscle mass, increased disease risk, and less mobility. But with a few simple lifestyle changes you can slow the aging process down and improve your life. In this article, John shares 5 easy ways to do this.
4. The Primary Pattern Workout Plan: Courtesy of Charles Staley on T Nation
More often than not, the average gym goer doesn’t have a plan when they workout. They’ll usually hop on whatever piece of equipment they like best and do certain exercises over and over again without any rhyme or reason. In this article, Charles spells out a simple workout plan with only 4 types of exercises. This plan can be used to build muscle or strength with hundreds of different combinations to keep training fresh.
5. 4 Supplements To Improve Your Sleep: Courtesy of Mandy Wray on Bodybuilding.com
Sleep is one of the most underrated tools you can use to improve your health and fitness. Research has shown lack of sleep plays a pivotal role in weight gain and food cravings. In this article, Mandy shares 4 supplements you can take to improve your sleep quality at night.
Lunch Recipe Of The Week: Slow Cooker Chicken Potato Soup
