Week in Review: June 21, 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

We have a myriad of ways to reach our health and fitness goals, but consistency and discipline are the threads that tie them together. Here’s how you can stay on the path.

Breaking down plant versus whey protein. Does one offer an advantage over the other? Which is best for you?

The Keto diet is quite popular right now, especially for fat loss. But is it best for muscle growth?

The Best of Social Media

What I did to stay on the path…

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Last Wednesday, I woke up quite stiff and sore from Monday's workout (I back-squatted for the first time in a while). - So, rather than force myself through the regular workout plan, I did some mobility and regeneration work, then hit the Arc Trainer for 20 minutes. That's what I needed that day. - Most importantly, I kept my habit intact. The barbell was still there the next day and I deadlifted the crap out it. #stayonthepath #exercisemotivation

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Unless you’re a long-distance athlete, is jogging a “bad” exercise?

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No Bad Exercises #6- Jogging Yes, jogging. The criteria I set out for this series was “ Exercises I would not want my athletes or clients doing”. We run, but we don’t jog. Look at the stats. Joggers have something like a 50% injury rate? Most people weren’t made for lots of pounding.

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Context matters when it comes to exercise selection – what’s right for you?

My lifelong answer to vague “what’s the best exercise” questions from strangers...

It is completely dependent on who’s doing the movement, the reason they are doing it, their medical history, their past experience, age, form & the competence of the person coaching it.

— Brett Bartholomew (@Coach_BrettB) June 20, 2019