We scan the net, but if you’d like to submit your article for consideration, please send it to ptdcarticles@gmail.com.
The Top Article of the Week
Sleep. Food. Fun. “Compassionate touching?”
This week, Michael Israetel provides us with a comprehensive guide to everything — from what’s proven, to what’s questionable but perhaps effective, to what’s downright dangerous — that we need to know about maximizing your recovery from training.
General Health
What Is Self Determination Theory and How To Use It to Create Motivated Clients? — Stevan Freeborn, thePTDC.com
5 Strategies for Quickly Increasing Your Mobility — Dean Somerset, EricCressey.com
What Wearing Dresses Taught Me about Authenticy — Jessi Kneeland
The Ultimate Guide to Gym Etiquette — Jordan Shakeshaft, Greatist.com
5 Things About Manhood — Bryan Krahn
Fat Loss
No Carbs Diet: The Flaw in Fat Loss — Nate Miyaki, Born Fitness
Why You SHOULD Give a Crap About Calories — Mike Samuels
5 Things They’re Not Telling You About Sugar — Amber, Go Kaleo
The Carb-Calorie Connection & 3 Mistakes Low-Carb Suckas Make — Nate Miyaki, JasonFerruggia.com
Bodybuilding
5 Ways Skinny Bastards Can Add Muscle — Eric Bach, T-Nation
Dumbbell Press Depth: How Low Should You Go? — Nick Tumminello
Mental Strategies for Getting Results — Charles Staley, T-Nation
7 Ways to Build Stubborn Muscles — Clay Hyght, T-Nation
Why Women Should Lift Weights — Neghar Fonooni, Bodybuilding.com
Strength Training
Ladies, Make Sure You Periodize (Pun Intended) — Bret Contreras
5 Reasons Women Should Not Lift Weights — Kelly Coffey
5 Tips for Better Kettlebell Swings — Tony Bonvechio
“My Hip Hurts!” Training Around Femoroacetabular Impingement — Kelsey Reed, SAPT
Stretch the Tight? — Tony Gentilcore
Nutrition
A Complete Primer on the Benefits of BCAAs — Amber Larsen, Breaking Muscle
The 10 Dumbest Diet Myths — TC Luoma, T-Nation
Asking if a Bad Breakfast is better than No Breakfast is the Wrong Question — Yoni Freedhoff
Is Fruit Healthy For You? — Steve Kamb