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The Top Article of the Week

Never Waste An Injury: The Psychology of Setbacks in Combat Sports -- Ciaran O' Regan, Sigma Nutrition

 

The biggest game-changers (in any area) are often the product of a change in perspective. This sentiment is extremely relevant in the realm of fitness. To put the idea in more typical terms, "it's all about mindset". That's why Ciaran O' Reagan's article is such a game-changer. It challenges our responses to injuries. It tells us that injuries are a unique opportunity for growth. This isn't just a nice saying -- it's absolutely actionable, as explained in the article.

Consider the following two statements: 1) "My trainer was really understanding about my injury and didn't push me too hard." 2) "My trainer somehow found a way to get me even more inspired about fitness while I was rehabbing my injury." Which do you think will generate a higher demand for your services?

General Health

The Female Perspective On Fitness Trends That Are Downright Ineffective, Insulting, And Dangerous -- Meghan Callaway

Health Is Not What You Think It Is  -- Alexander Juan Antonio Cortes

The Absolute Worst Fitness Trend -- T-Nation

Proof That Strength Training Is Necessary To Prevent Chronic Low Back Problems -- Andrew Lock, The Peak

The 10 Commandments Of Getting (And Staying) In Shape -- James Fell

Strength Training

Textbook Technique and Why It Doesn't Exist -- Tony Gentilcore

Minimum Accepted Dose -- Nick Smoot

Top 6 Ways To Strengthen Your Painful Lower Back -- Nick Rosencutter, drjohnrusin.com

3 Tips to Clean Up a Crappy Hip Hinge -- Andrew Millett

Tip: The Best Grip For Pain-Free Pressing -- John Rusin, T-Nation

Nutrition

Eat the Fucking Muffin  -- Andy Van Grinsven

Fourteeen Fixes To Help Busy People Bulk -- Brandon Morrison, Lift Big Eat Big

7 Nutrition Rules That Will Help You Shed Fat, Build Muscle, And Diet More Effectively -- Tanner Baze

Nutrition Things I Don’t Know -- Brad Dieter

Nutrition Myths That Need To Die -- Emma J Train, Askmen.com

Bodybuilding

The Case For Getting Lean Before Bulking Up -- Jason Maxwell

Build Muscle Fast: Top 3 Training Splits For Busy Guys -- Eric Bach

Tip: A New Way to Build a Powerful Chest -- Ben Bruno, T-Nation

Exercises you Should Be Doing: Tall Kneeling Overhead Press Off Bench -- Tony Gentilcore

Shift Your Back Training Into Overdrive! -- Bill Geiger, Bodybuilding.com

Fat Loss

How to Help Your Clients Make Healthy Choices In Any Social Situation -- Justin Kompf, The PTDC

Energy Balance: How Your Body Fights Weight Loss  -- Jennifer Petrosino, EliteFTS

How to Lose That First 10 Pounds When You're Too Busy to Exercise -- Ridwan Mao, Fitness Pollenator

Why Your Weight Fluctuates -- Jen Comas, Girls Gone Strong

When The Risk of Treating Exceeds The Risk of Not Treating, Then Don’t -- Arya M. Sharma