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Imposter syndrome, the persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud or charlatan, is absolutely paralyzing, and can stunt your growth on so many levels. Unless you possess some sort of superhuman powers, imposter syndrome is something that virtually everybody has experienced in their life, and on more than one occasion. I am sure that most people in the fitness industry can relate to this. The fear of failure, not feeling worthy, not feeling fit enough, worrying about being judged for not looking or acting a certain way, and so much more, has prevented countless fitness professionals from really putting themselves out there. This trepidation and doubt has robbed them of reaching their full potential, and experiencing pure joy and feelings of empowerment. In this article, Dani Overcast talks about her experience with imposter syndrome, and in a very vulnerable and refreshing way.

General Health

Achilles Tendon Injuries And Running  -- Andrew Read

Stop Static Stretching To Improve Hip Mobility -- Zach Long

5 Overrated Training Methods By Personal Trainers -- Nick Tumminello

Running is the Worst Way to Get Fit  -- Nick English, vice.com

Why You Still Feel Insecure Even After Getting in Shape -- Jessi Kneeland, Greatist.com

Strength Training

15 Expert Tips: How To Improve Your Athleticism -- Eric Bach

6 Tips for Writing Better Conditioning Programs -- Mike Robertson

Want To Race Endurance? Better Hit The Gym -- Shawn Gerber

Build Strong & Sexy Glutes Without Wrecking Your Lower Back -- Dr John Rusin

How to Approach Warm-Up Sets -- Jennifer Blake via Jen Sinkler

Nutrition

Why Dietary Cholesterol Does Not Matter (for most people) -- Kayla McDonell, Authoritynutrition.com

How To Pack On Muscle - Diet Tips For The Hardgainer -- Geoffrey Chiu

How To Eat More Protein With 5 Simple Strategies -- JC Deen

The Science of Supplementation & Natural Food For Faster Recovery -- Alex Eriksson, Dr John Rusin

Bodybuilding

The Ultimate Guide to Building Any Physique (or Skill Set) -- Steve Kamb

These Leg Curl Variations Will Give You Stronger, Injury-Proof Hamstrings -- Yunus Barisik, Stack.com

How To Build A Bulletproof Backside -- Paul Carter, T-Nation

The 10 Biggest Muscle Building Mistakes Most People Make In Progressive Overload Weight Training -- Tom Venuto

Fat Loss

7 Unsexy Fat Loss Truths You Need To Hear -- Aadam Ali

If Your Goal Is Fat Loss, Why Shouldn’t Your Training Focus More On Cardio Than Weights? -- Tom Venuto

Straight Talk About How you Gain And Lose Belly Fat -- Amy Dix