From Jon: Each Sunday thePTDC will be publishing a list of the top articles from around the web in 5 different categories: bodybuilding, general health, fat loss, strength training, and nutrition.
We scan the net, but if you'd like to submit your article for consideration, please send it to [email protected].
Our Choice for the Article of the Week
Top 7 Reasons You Should Train to be Awesome - Nia Shanks
Nia Shanks is dedicated to helping women "become the strongest, most awesome version" of themselves, and here she outlines 7 reasons why this effort is worth it. It's not about restriction, it's not about overwhelming workouts, it's not about the scale. It's about fun, it's about empowerment, and it's about being awesome. We're down with that.
Bodybuilding
3 Reasons You Can't Perform the Big Lifts - Mike Robertson (Our choice for Bodybuilding article of the week)
5 Things You Must Do Every Day To Stay Strong & Healthy - Rob King, JasonFerruggia.com
General Health
What World of Warcraft Can Teach Us About Genetics - Steve Kamb, Nerd Fitness (Our choice for General Health article of the week)
Pregnant Strength Trainer Goes Viral: FFG Weighs in - Feminist Figure Girl
The Cure For Hypochondria - Julia Gumm, 180 Degree Health
It Might Be Hard, But There Are Good Reasons to Share Your Secrets - Suzanne Handler, Greatist.com
Fat Loss
5 Critical Ways a Woman's Metabolism Differs From a Man's (and What to Do About It) - Tabata Times (Our choice for Fat Loss article of the week)
What's the Best Diet for Losing Fat - Jose Antonio, T-Nation
How to Set a Caloric Deficit for Fat Loss - Armi Legge, Impruvism.com
Strength Training
Breathe Better, Move Better and Why Your Upper Body Training Might Need to Change - Eric Cressey (Our choice for Strength Training article of the week)
Are Usain Bolt's Sprinting Mechanics in Need of an Overhaul? - Bret Contreras
Meltdown in the Compound - Sheena Leedham, Elitefts
Extension Biased Breathing Restriction versus Flexion Bias Breathing Restriction - Dean Somerset
If I Could Do it All Again Part 4 - Mark Watts, Elitefts
Nutrition
The Cost of Eating Well: How to Eat Better for Less Money - Katie Chasey, Breaking Muscle (Our choice for Nutrition article of the week)
(Re)Constructing Your Breakfast - Show Me Strength
Protein Shakes to Lower your Blood Pressure - Spencer Nadolsky, T-Nation
Intuitive Eating: A Quick-start Guide to Understanding What Foods Are Best for YOU - Sheila Viers, Thrive with Jen Sinkler
