The health and fitness industry is a wild and untamable beast. Although virtually uncontrollable, there is no shortage of predictability. The number of approaches to diet and training are far too many to count. However, these approaches are often recycled and presented in new ways to make them look more appealing. Men and women’s fitness magazines are full of these examples promising amazing results in record time.
President’s Day is a day to honor our former presidents and our founding fathers. The ones who made it possible for us to have all the freedoms we have today. They challenged the current system and were the first rebels, you could say. And that’s something I can relate to.
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Often heard as the most important meal of the day, breakfast is generally accepted as necessary for health and fitness. As one to push the envelope and/or stir the pot, if you will, I’ve decided to give you the truth about breakfast. Is it necessary? Of course not and, in fact, it may be better to skip it!
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I don’t believe that one must go past the means of what is necessary to explain. However, how far is too far and what is insufficient? Ironically, it’s quite complicated to question the description of simplicity. When it comes to health and fitness. Nothing is simple.
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You’d do yourself a favor and save a ton of time if you avoid this list of words and phrases I have derived. Regardless of the product/service being sold, any use of the following words severely belittles the product and its effectiveness. Bottom line: when it comes to fitness and health, there are no shortcuts or magic potion. There’s just good ole sweat equity and a much needed perseverance.
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Life’s only constant, change. People come and go. The winds of change blow ever so steadily throughout our daily lives. Perception of change is what makes it good or bad. Regardless, it’s good to look back and pay tribute to things that have helped us along the way.
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Strength. Some determine it with iron. Many believe that struggles and adversity develop strength. While others believe that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. I, myself, believe that strength comes in three forms. Any inadequacies in either of the three areas will significantly effect your strength.
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The Holidays are upon us. Now is the time of year that everyone struggles to stay on track with their diet. You can avoid a lot diet detriment by following a few simple rules, of which I outline here. These tips can be used at any time. They are not exclusively for the holidays. They can be implemented for any social event or gathering.
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If one understands the basics of human biology and its adaptive mechanisms, sustained weight loss can be achieved. I have recently stumbled upon a truly superb article. I feel I have no choice but to review it. The information in this study will truly help everybody in their fitness journey. The referenced article is a review of several studies that point to the metabolic adaptations the body undergoes while “dieting.”
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Shining a Light
The fitness industry is rather corrupt and money oriented. Supplement companies and trainers after their own agendas take advantage of the unknowledgeable consumers. They take bits and pieces of information and piece them together how they see fit. The way they see fit is to sell you a product. They’ll sell you a training program, supplement, or anything really. I hope this blog will shine a light on the fitness ‘bro science’ malarkey.
