Every weekend I publish a recap of the best health and fitness articles I’ve read over the past week. Here are my favorites.
Stock Up on Peanut Butter Now Before Prices Get Ridiculous
Is this for real? I eat tons of peanut butter. I wonder how long it will take for prices to drop again. Prices are expected to rise as much as 30-40%. That means a jar that once cost $3.50 will now cost $5.00. Peanut butter is major part of many of our diets, so this is terrible news.
10 Stubborn Food Myths That Just Won’t Die, Debunked by Science
A great one from Lifehacker. These are myths I hear friends and family repeat all the time. I should just direct them to this article from now on, because they never take my word for it.
CrossFit 515 – 501 Double Unders (Bobby)
I can’t do double-unders, but have you ever tried to jump rope for longer than 2 or more minutes non-stop? Not only is it hard just because the jump rope gets caught on your feet, but after about a minute, your arms hurt from swinging the rope and your legs burn from jumping. The guy in this video is awesome.
Veganism Debunked – infographic
Infographics are a great way to share facts in an a fun and easy-to-understand way. If you’re thinking about becoming vegan or already are and need some facts to explain to
Finish It Monday: You Can Reach Your Goals Faster With This Simple Dietary Twist
Read her tips on eating a clean diet. If you’re trying to live a healthier lifestyle, eating clean should be a goal.
Why are so many people eating vegan?
The three biggest reasons – ethics, environment, and health.
This article really digs into the argument of whether or not a vegan diet is healthier than an omnivores. No punches pulled here and many vegans are going to be upset by this one. The key takeaway from this article is that “promoting a “plant-based” diet for health reasons feeds our society’s focus on selfishness by implying that animal suffering is not worthy of people’s concern.” We should focus on the terrible treatment of animals instead.
Wow, I never realized how many CrossFit gyms there were. I drive right by one on my way home from work even. This is a fantastic resource.
The Lifehacker Workout: Exercise for Normal People
This workout takes some of the best ideas from the toughest workouts on the market, ie. Crossfit, P90X, Insanity and tailors it to be more manageable for beginners. Excellent idea.
84 Days In 48 Seconds: Body Transformation Time Lapse – YouTube
Wow, this guy made a ton of progress. I bet it was a lot of hard work.
10 Min Home Workout w/ 1 Dumbbell – YouTube
If you’ve only got 10 minutes and you’re looking to burn some calories fast and get a full-body workout, here’s a good one.
Recipe: No-Trick Granola Treats
This sounds delicious and easy, but probably a little messy. Looking at the ingredients, it’s probably pretty cheap too.
Women, Weightlifting and Irrational Fears
Here are some great videos showing extremely strong women who lift heavy weight and aren’t big and bulky like the bodybuilders in the magazines. My friends girlfriend has the same irrational fear of getting bulky and because of that fear, she continues to use ridiculous cardio routines from Shape magazine or spends time on the elliptical, which she always burns out on, then quits.