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The Top Article of the Week

Are We "Destined to Be Fat?" -- Krista Scott Dixon

In this week's top fitness article, Krista dives into the problems with the "thrifty gene" hypothesis.  Yes, the theory makes sense but some potential issues include:

  • Some people are obese. But some are not.
  • Genetics matter, but it's complicated.
  • Epigenetics also matter, and it's also complicated.
  • It's not just about how much fat, but where it goes and why it's there. Again, complicated.
  • For most people, past a certain point, it's hard to put on a lot of weight on purpose.

Read the article for well-researched viewpoints covering the topic of obesity and fat gain.  Then enjoy the rest of the list!

 

Strength Training

Training is for Building, Not Testing -- Chad Smith

High Bar and Low Bar Squatting 2.0 -- Greg Nuckols

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Deadlifters - Part 2 -- Tony Gentilcore

 

General Health

What's Your Favourite Position? -- Travis Pollen, Dean Somerset

BioLayne Guest Blog by Jonathan Goodman - The Fitness Industry is Failing -- Jon Goodman, BioLayne.com

Core Confusion --Nick Tumminello, T-Nation

Long-Term Athletic Development: Optimizing A Young Athlete's First Day at the Gym -- John O'Neil, Eric Cressey

 

Fat Loss

Eat Less and Exercise More: Not Entirely Wrong, But Not Entirely Right Either! -- Anthony Dexmier

Don't Eat Your Keg Stand for Dinner -- Josh Hillis

Is Obesity a Life Sentence? -- Amber, GO Kaleo

11 Principles For Rapid Fat Loss -- Eric Bach

 

Bodybuilding

Is Being a Hardgainer a Myth? -- Anthony Dexmier, Jmax Fitness

The Biggest Mistake I Made Building Muscle -- Bryan Krahn

The Best Cardio for Skinny guys -- Eric Bach

 

Nutrition

Guest Post: Food Abstinence for Food Addicts: Deprivation or a New Freedom? -- Dr. Vera Tarman, Dr. Sharma

17 Things Every Clean Eater Needs to Know -- Mike Samuels

4 Mistakes That Ruin Your Diet -- Ines Shubashka