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The Top Article of the Week

The Mind-Boggling Bullshit of Health and Fitness -- Nia Shanks

 

It's an interesting thing in the fitness industry. 30 years ago, a personal trainer's job may have been to teach clients the science of health and fitness. Today, trainers spend more time explaining what is NOT science, and should therefore be avoided. There is so much misinformation out there that it is no longer about saying anything new; it's about explaining what is right.

Step one to becoming a successful trainer is learning true nutrition and exercise science. Step two is learning how to convey the science to your clients in an effective and relatable manner. Nia Shanks gets it done in this week's top post, "The Mind-Boggling Bullshit of Health & Fitness".

General Health

6 Saturday Shoulder Strategies -- Eric Cressey

Do Genetics Trump Diet And Exercise? -- Brad Dieter

Why YOU Should Keep a Coaching Log -- Mike Robertson

Why Building "Long and Lean Muscles" Is A Myth (And How You Can Get Strong and Lean!) -- Ann Wendel, Girls Gone Strong

The 5 Rules of Workout Challenges -- Martin Rooney, T-Nation

Strength Training

7 Proven Squat & Deadlift Boosters -- Eric Bach, T-Nation

How to do your First Pistol Squat -- Eric Bach

Hip Thrust Wiki Page -- Bret Contreras, Chris Beardsley, Andrew Vigotsky

7 Exercises To Hip Hinge Domination -- Trish Dacosta

Training Tip: When to Use Offset Loading -- Lance Goyke

Nutrition

Vegan Betrayal: The Myths vs. the Realities of a Plants-Only Diet -- Harriet Hall, Science-Based Medicine

The 5 Fakest Health Food Claims -- Mike Sheridan, T-Nation

Morning Metabolism and Circadian Rhythms -- Brandon Patterson

Healthy Eating "” A Detailed Guide for Beginners -- Rudy Mawer, Authority Nutrition

What's the Best Protein Powder to Build Muscle? -- Mike Samuels

Bodybuilding

Tip: Build Size & Strength in the Same Workout -- Corey Young, T-Nation

Tip: Manipulate Intensity, Volume, and Frequency -- Paul Carter, T-Nation

Tip: Trigger New Triceps Growth -- Christian Thibaudeau, T-Nation

YOKED: 4 Exercises for Massive Traps -- Demmy James, Roman Fitness Systems

Fat Loss

Check Your Thin Privilege -- Spencer Nadolsky

Ketogenic Dieting: Frequently Asked Questions -- Jacob Wilson, Bodybuilding.com

The Good and Bad of Intermittent Fasting -- Tara Spencer