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From Couch To Courageous: How I Learned How To Embrace Yes  -- Jen Comas

So many of us get stuck in a rut and live a life that is nothing more than comfortable. Unfortunately, this safety net we have created is preventing us from living our lives in a way that makes us feel happy, vibrant, and fulfilled. In fact, it is a very numb existence. Whether it's taking up a new and invigorating hobby, leaving an unfulfilling career to start a new and exciting one, living totally authentically and freely without worrying about being judged, or simply breaking our soul zapping and life-consuming fitness and nutrition habits, and adopting new ones that will enhance all aspects of our lives, versus control it, many of us have become accustomed to saying "no," "I can't," and "I shouldn't." Imagine the endless possibilities if we changed our mindset and internal dialogue, and said "yes," "I can," and "I should."  In this article, Jen Comas talks about how she went from living a life of mundane routine and "comfort," to learning how to embrace yes, and take risks.

General Health

F*** exercise. Try this instead. -- Krista Scott-Dixon

Let's Be Honest - The Body You're Going For, Doesn't Exist -- Lee Boyce

Fuck Thigh Gaps, Ab Cracks, And Back Dimples -- Nia Shanks

Stop Deadlifting With A Mixed Grip -- Dr John Rusin

Isometrics for Improving Range Of Motion -- Dean Somerset

Strength Training

Dr Rusin's Pulling Law, And 10 Back Training Tips By Thib -- Christian Thibaudeau

Muscle Hypertrophy Explained — The Art And Science Of Muscle Growth -- JC Deen

7 Low-Back-Friendly Glute Exercises -- Dr Laura Miranda, Girls Gone Strong

34 Ways to Maximize Your Raw Bench -- Nathaniel Hancock, eliteFTS

5 Damn Good Reasons to do Bodyweight Training -- Al Kavadlo, T-Nation

Fat Loss

Let's Kill The Term "Guilty Pleasure" When It Comes To Food -- Karina Inkster

5 Biological Adaptations To Fat Loss You Need To Know -- Steve Hall

The Broccoli and Cookie Conundrum -- Aadam Ali

Ten Things I Learned From Getting Lean -- Ron Dykstra via Iron Lion Training

Career

How Working Out is Just Like Eating a Reese’s -- Travis Pollen

Are You Coaching, Cueing, Connecting…or Confusing? -- Allison Tenney via Erica Suter

An Open Letter to the Fitness Industry: You’ve Forgotten Why You’re Here -- Michael Keeler, PTDC

Don't Bog Down Your Training With Complicated Programming -- Adam McCubbin, breakingmuscle.com

The Pros and Cons of Online Training -- Tony Gentilcore