The Top Article of the Week

You're Supporting The Get Rich Quick Schemes Of 21 Year Olds, And It's Ruining Fitness -- Lee Boyce

Let's face it, the fitness industry has garnered a pretty bad reputation, and rightfully so. While there are many credible, educated, experienced, talented, and passionate coaches, there is an alarmingly large number of imposters who pose as coaches. Many of these "coaches" do not have the best interest of their audience or clients at heart, and they lack the knowledge, experience, and credibility to truly help people. They have become proficient at playing the game, and are making a killing financially.

The good coaches are fighting a huge and daily battle to put out the constant fires that the Insta-stars or other social media celeb coaches are spreading. It is extremely important to note that while this passionate article by Lee Boyce brings awareness to the situation, as some people are legitimately very naive, it is absolutely imperative that rather than simply voicing our displeasure, the fitness community must work together to provide solutions to the issue, and promote what we are passionate about, versus just complaining about what we dislike or disagree with. Otherwise nothing will change.

General Health

Reflecting on Five Years Studying Protein -- Eric Helms via strongerbyscience.com

You Don't Need To Love Your Body, You Need To Own It -- Joy Victoria

Dear Younger Me -- Lauren Fleshman

5 Things to Consider With Postpartum Training -- Dr. Sarah Ellis Duvall via tonygentilcore.com

Fit Shaming is Worse for Women -- James Fell

Strength Training

Building the Raw Deadlift --  Brandon Smitley, eliteFTS

4 Steps to Coaching a Better and Safer Kettlebell Swing -- Andrew Read, PTDC

Scaling the Overhead Press -- Andrew Millett, thebarbellphysio.com

Master Your Body Mechanics, Muscle Function, and Lifting Technique With The Slide Board -- Joel Seedman

Lateral Hip Shift During a Squat: What’s Going On and What to Do About It -- Dean Somerset

Fat Loss

No, You're Not Addicted To Sugar -- James Krieger

Understand Caloric Deficits For Weight Loss -- James Fell

Fat Burning Foods: What Experts Don’t Want You To Know -- JC Deen

Is Apple Cider Vinegar A Miracle Food? -- Brad Dieter

10 Killer Tips For Eating In Restaurants Without Blowing Your Diet -- Rudy Mawer

Career

Growth vs. Fixed: How The Right Mindset Can Take You Farther -- Jen Comas, Girls Gone Strong

Email Marketing Secrets For Fitness Professionals -- Eric Bach

8 Top Coaches Share Their Most Effective Coaching Cues -- Dr John Rusin, PTDC

Leave Behind Who You Were; Become Who You Want To Be -- Gavin McHale

Stuff I Use To Say When I Was An Idiot: Squat Edition -- Tony Gentilcore