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Game Changers on Netflix
Is it true? Should I give up on meat?
If you haven’t seen Game Changers on Netflix I would encourage taking the time to watch it. The only thing I ask is that you keep in mind that this video is not perfect and is pushing for a certain narrative. This is not pier reviewed as scientifically proven and some if not all of the writers and film makers have stake in vegan and/or vegetarian products. Having said that I think it’s a great video to get you thinking a bit differently about the average American diet.
Nobody is motivated 100% of the time. We have all fallen into a slump at one time or another in life and in the gym. This is the time of year when many people start to feel a lack of motivation. We begin spending less time working toward the goals we set, and we start to forget why we even started. We often just look at the end result we want without having a time frame or a plan, so we remain demotivated. Often it is very difficult to climb out of that slump and get back on track.
HIIT training has become a popular method for weight loss over the traditional steady state cardio. HIIT training or "High Intensity Interval Training" is a method where short bursts of high intensity exercise are mixed with lower intensity "rest periods". Often this is done with a mix of resistance training and aerobic training. It can also be done with only resistance or only aerobic training, with the most popular option being purely aerobic. A great example of this is the 4x4 method, which can be used when running, biking, swimming, rowing, etc. In the 4x4 method, you will do 4 minutes of 85-95% maximum heart rate aerobic training and 4 minutes of 60% maximum heart rate aerobic training for 4 rounds. Be sure to warm up and cool down before performing the 4x4 training method.
Should you use anti-inflammatory supplements?
Inflammation can cause many issues in our body from poor gut health and indigestion to joint pain. As we age we become more aware of joint health, often because we start experiencing joint pain. There are a number of joint health and pain relief products available on the market today, including ones I've personally used - glucosamine and chondroitin supplements. Glucosamine and/or chondroitin are advertised as joint health supplements that can improve joint health and reduce joint pain. I recently viewed a major study that was conducted on the supplements' effectiveness. The information I found might surprise you.
Stretching
Is it helping or hurting?
At some point in our fitness journeys, most of us have heard that stretching is a critical pre-workout activity. You wouldn't want to pull a muscle, right? Did you know that there are 7 different types of stretching? While they all have positive benefits when performed correctly, they can also negatively affect your workout if performed incorrectly or at the wrong time.
What is PAP training? Post Activation Potential training also known as complex training is a method that is used to increase power and performance. To make it as simple as possible, performing a lift such as back squat at 90% of maximal effort for 3 reps and following that directly with 40 yard sprint. This contrast of heavy weight to bodyweight exercise plays a role in increasing performance and should show an increase in the speed of the sprint over time.
After a long week, sometimes it's nice to unwind with some not-so-health-conscious food and drink decisions. Maybe you are taking a weekend trip and not planning on holding back in the diet department. This situation is very common and is sometimes a much needed break from the day to day. But is it keeping you from reaching those goals you set for yourself? If done incorrectly, these "cheat days" could cause some major issues.
Is it killing your progress?
Often, we start popular diets with 100% effort but soon give up without seeing major progress. We jump into the next popular diet, give it the same initial effort, and again see limited results. Most people only stick to a diet for about two weeks before they start falling off or give up completely because they see minimum body fat reduction.
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