Every weekend I publish a recap of the best health and fitness articles I’ve read over the past week. Here are my favorites.
How I Lost 25 Lbs. in 3 Months
This is my own personal essay of how I lost 25 lbs. in three months while doing the Transformation Challenge from Bodybuilding.com. This goes through my exact routine, my diet and the supplements I used while on the program. How could I not mention it in my weekly roundup? 😉
Hack Your Muscles: Comparing the Best Post-Workout Beverages
What should you drink after a hard workout? Maybe milk, maybe cherry juice. Many people choose sports drinks and flavored waters. This article also discusses the use of cherry juice and even beer. Personally, I drink a protein shake with L-glutamine and creatine.
Athletes Get Faster Recovery With Weird Yoga Exercise
I’m not sure I care for the sensationalist title of this article because if you think the seated twist is weird, you probably think any yoga move is weird. Anyway, I’ve seen a few videos from Julie Downey and they’re always good, despite that she takes FOREVER to get to the point. Check out this video on doing the seated twist which Julie claims to help increase respiratory capacity.
3 Massage Therapy Benefits That Helps Exercise Recovery
For a long time, massage has been used to aid in recovery after hard workouts. Some studies say they are beneficial and others claim them to be pointless or to even have a negative impact on recovery. This article was written by someone with tons of experience, so I definitely suggest reading it.
Going Meatless – Post from Raul of VegLatino
This is an interesting interview with a Raul, a long-time vegetarian since 2006. He discusses how and why he became a vegetarian, the myths of meat being a nutritional requirement and finding things to eat when you’re on a meatless diet.
Do You Think Liposuction Will Get Rid of That Fat Forever?
This study shows that people who have had a liposuction procedure eventually see fat return within a year, which is redistributed to other areas of the body. The cosmetic shape benefit is usually retained, but liposuction is not a weight loss procedure.
The news and the internet has been chock-full of information lately about how sitting all day can increase the chance of heart attack, so it’s nice to see an article on the other side of the coin. This article says that you shouldn’t stay in one posture all day, sitting or standing. Sounds like good advice to me.
6 Reasons Yoga’s Great for Guys
There are some great points in this article. I love yoga personally, but I always hear from my friends about how they don’t think it’s worth adding to their routine because it won’t build muscle or make you stronger. How wrong they are.
Get Rid of That Stitch in Your Side with This Three Minute Fix
Don’t you hate getting a side-stitch in the middle of a good run? Here are some quick tips to fix it. One method that I use that wasn’t mentioned and has seems to work for me is changing my breath to inhale/exhale opposite of the leg that was hitting the ground previously. It’s just something I heard a long time ago and started to do.
Joy’s Recipe Revamp: Banana Bread
Mmm, nutritionist approved banana bread. I can’t wait to make this one.
10 surprisingly healthy treats
If you have a sweet tooth and need some healthy options to keep you away from fatty desserts, check out these 10 recipes. These all look delicious.
Gym In a Bag Review (Minimalist Home Gym)
This is an awesome idea, but this official version is too expensive. They are selling the “Gym in a Bag” for $90, but I bet you could put this together with the stuff you need for less than $50.
No Blender? No Worries! 5 Novel Uses for Protein Powder
If you’re not the type of person who likes to drink their protein, consider using it in your food instead. I’ve actually made variations of two of the recipes in this article; protein pancakes and protein fruit dip. Both are awesome and tasty!
Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness by Robert Cheeke Review
I’m definitely considering switching to a vegan lifestyle sometime in the future, but I want to do lots of research first to make sure I have a supplement and nutrition plan in place to make sure I stay as strong as possible. This review looks like it has pointed me in the right direction for one of the first books I should be ordering.