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The Top Article of the Week

What's Your Best Body Fat? -- Krista Scott Dixon

 

Most client's goals are some form of "I want to lose weight" or "I want to get leaner".

Agree?

As trainers and coaches we have guidelines and resources to help guide are programs for clients.  We can track body fat percentage, weight, body mass index, circumference, or any combination that we seem fit for the job.

In this week's top article, Krista throws a wrench in the mix.  She brings up the thought that maybe instead of trying to reach a pre-determined standard, we should help clients reach realistic and optimal levels of fat.  Read and decide for yourself.

Enjoy the rest of the list and share.

Strength Training

A Full Guide To Progressing Your Chin-ups -- Andy Morgan

Can Youth Weight Train? Obviously -- Coach Taylor

Exercises You Should Be Doing: Core Engaged Active Straight Leg Raise -- Tony Gentilcore

Strength Exercise of the Week: Trap Bar Deadlift vs. Band -- Eric Cressey

 

General Health

Getting Your Female Clients to "Woman Up" -- Erika Hurst, Tony Gentilcore

Stop Trying to be Hardcore -- Lee Boyce

97 Rules To Live By For Personal Trainers: A Code Of Ethics -- Jonathan "FitPro" Hertilus, thePTDC

So, You Want to be a Personal Trainer, AND Own Your Own Business? -- Artemis Scantalides

Does Fitness Make You Unhappy? -- Adam Bornstein

 

Fat Loss

15 Tricks for Killing Hunger on a Diet - Part 2 -- Tim Berzins

Why Running Does Not (Always) Burn Fat -- Adam Bornstein

11 Reasons Why You're Still Dieting -- Paul Nobles, Eat to Perform

 

Bodybuilding

6 Deadlift Tips for Non-Powerlifters -- Nick Tumminello

3 Shoulder Killers to Avoid -- Scott Abel

12 Methods to Make Your Leg Workouts Harder -- Nader Qudimat

The Rep Bible --Christian Thibaudeau

 

Nutrition

Is Diet Coke Bad for You? What About Artificial Sweeteners? -- Steve Kamb

Are Eggs Bad for You? (And Other Questions You Should Never Ask Again) -- Mike Vancanti

10 Evidence-Based Fat-Burning Foods and Beverages -- Kris Gunnars

Sugar - The Sweet Truth -- Menno Henselmans