Week in Review: April 26, 2019

The Internet is a treasure trove of information and content. Here’s a sampling of health and wellness related items that caught my eye this week. Enjoy!

My Favorite Articles

Looking for simple, actionable steps you can take to become healthier? Here are 5 things that will get you closer to your goals.

Beware of fad diets that tell you to avoid fruit because it’s bad for you. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Your hips drive your ability to move and perform. If you’re experiencing hip pain, don’t ignore it – understand what’s causing it and how to treat it.

The Best of Social Media

A simple to cue to help your Kettlebell Swing Set-up: “Snap the football”:

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Motivation is fleeting; it takes discipline to achieve your health and fitness goals:

STOP looking for ways to “boost your motivation.”

Success doesn’t come from having more motivation.

Success comes from doing what you need to do even, and especially, when you don’t have the motivation to do it.

It’s called grit.

— Jordan Syatt (@SyattFitness) April 23, 2019

So, you think you’re as fast as a professional athlete? Ok, let’s find out:

This fan bragged that he could run a 4.4 in the 40-yard dash.

Then @katienolan asked him to prove it 😬 pic.twitter.com/jvXR4LTGIi

— ESPN (@espn) April 24, 2019