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The Top Article of the Week

What Is Reverse Dieting? (A Comprehensive Guide) -- Mike Vacanti 

 

There's always so much talk about dieting in the fitness world, that we rarely think about what happens when that diet ends. Many will argue that it technically shouldn't.

'Dieting' obviously depends on context; for what? For a bodybuilding competition it will be necessary to be strict in order to gain optimal results, whereas general population fat loss tends to be more effective in the long-term when it is more flexible, and moderation is key.

Of course the time after stepping on stage is very relevant, however there are also 'real life' scenarios in which this tactic can be employed to great effect.  In this week's top pick, Mike Vacanti gives a detailed breakdown of reverse dieting, explaining exactly what it is, and who and when it's applicable.

 

General Health

How To Succeed At Early Morning Training -- Jonny Watson, JMax Fitness

My Favorite Thing About Owning A Gym -- Pete Dupuis

Free Market Economics And The Fitness Industry Evolution -- Dean Somerset

Fit Pros Should Waste More Time On Facebook -- Jonathan Goodman, thePTDC.com

Home Gym Basics: What You Need To Kick-Ass In the Comfort of Your Own Home or Studio -- Tony Gentilcore

 

Strength Training

How A Masters World Champion Improved His Total By 40 kg In 3 Months -- Mike Tuchscherer, Strength Theory

Strength Starts Here: Breath, Control, Express Badassery -- Chris Abbott, TonyGentilcore.com

Master The Push-Up (Part 2) -- Trish DaCosta

5 Cutting-Edge Core Training Progressions -- Greg Dea, Breaking Muscle

The 5 Best One-Arm Exercises -- Eric Bach

 

Nutrition

The Clean Eating Delusion -- Steven Novella, Science-Based Medicine

The Best Protein Sources For Building Muscle And Getting Lean -- Garrett Hayden

Sucralose (Splenda): Good Or Bad? -- Hrefna Palsdottir, Authority Nutrition

Macronutrient Options: Setting Yourself Up For Success -- Jason Helmes

Protein: Are You Having Too Much? -- Ollie Matthews

 

Bodybuilding

Training Volume: The Driver Of Muscle Gain -- Phil Heather

How To Master The Art Of "Old School" Muscle Building -- Adam Bornstein

The Mysteries Of Water Retention & How They're Stopping You Getting Bigger & Stronger -- Steve Hall

8 Superior Alternatives To 8 Popular "Lady Exercises" -- Andrew Heming

Ladies, 6 Reasons NOT To Compete -- John Romano, T-Nation

 

Fat Loss

8 Rules For Fat Loss Training -- Andrew Heming, T-Nation

11 Ways To Stop Cravings For Unhealthy Foods And Sugar -- Adda Bjarnadottir, Authoriy Nutrition

30 Day Challenges And Rapid Fat Loss are Good -- Spencer Nadolsky

Cardio For Fat Loss -- Joe Neill

Improve Your On-The-Go Nutrition For Faster Fat Loss -- Ryan Wood