Best Fitness Articles of 2018
As the New Year rolls in I thought it was a good idea to highlight the best fitness articles of 2018, with the criteria for best fitness article being how many people read the article in 2018. There is a built in error to the selection of which ones are the top fitness articles of 2018 as the articles published in December for example, would not be as widely read as the ones released earlier. Which is why you will have to tune in next year for the best fitness articles of 2019! Seriously, though, as of the time of publication, just about 2.5 million people have taken the time to read my fitness articles. I have worked to try to produce the best and fitness articles possible, through a combination of meticulous research and my own experience as a personal trainer working with hundreds of clients across the globe. This year marks 30 years since I first walked into a gym, and it’s especially gratifying to be able to share what I have been so fortunate to have learned over the years with you. Thank you so much for taking the time to read (and hopefully benefit from) my work and I wish you a healthy and prosperous 2018! Without any further ado here were the best fitness articles of 2018 in descending order of popularity:
Best Fitness Articles Of 2018: #10
How Long Does It Take To Get Muscle Definition (Naturally)
A look the different stages of muscle definition and just how long it takes to get ripped, and also how quickly you can put weight back on. A must read for anyone interested in trying to understand just how long it will take them to lose weight and get into the shape they are striving to achieve.
Best Fitness Articles Of 2018: #9
Partial Reps vs Full Range Of Motion: What Works Best?
The standing gym philosophy is that in order for muscle growth to occur, exercises must be executed through a full range of motion. The internet and social media are filled with trainers espousing the need for full range of motion, but the science behind how our muscles actually work and the research shows that partial reps might actually be better for overall strength and muscle mass than full range of motion movements. A fascinating read!
Best Fitness Articles Of 2018: #8
Does Weight Training Reduce Breast Size In Women?
There is a huge misconception that somehow weight training will make a women flat chested, while in reality, increasing pectoral muscles can increase bra size slightly. Where did this misconception come from, and how does weight training really affect breast size? Give it a read to find out!
Best Fitness Articles Of 2018: #7
5 Ways to Deal With Loose Skin After Weight Loss
Weight loss is hard enough as it is, but after losing weight there is the dilemma of what to do with the loose skin? This article gives some best practices for those who are currently trying to lose weight and for those who have already lost weight to help alleviate some of the problems that loose skin can present.
Best Fitness Articles Of 2018: #6
You Don’t Need Large Amounts Of Protein To Build Muscle
The marketing driven party line of a need for 30 grams of protein every three or so hours is debunked in this research and experienced based article that will surprise you with how little protein is actually needed for muscle growth.
Best Fitness Articles Of 2018: #5
Body Fat Percentage Comparisons For Men And Women- A Visual Guide
Ever wanted to figure out what your body fat percentage was without having to use complicated machines or calipers? This article gives you a visual comparison of different body fat percentages so you can ballpark estimate your own body composition.
Best Fitness Articles Of 2018: #4
What Happens When You Stop Training With Weights?
Do muscles turn to fat? How fast do you lose your gains in the gym? How much strength do you lose if you are away from the gym for one week or two? All of these questions are answered and more in this comprehensive week by week timeline of what really happens when you take a break from the gym.
Best Fitness Articles Of 2018: #3
The Most Effective Abdominal Exercise- Hanging Leg Raises
Forget crunches, planks and sit ups! In this article we will go over why hanging leg raises are the most effective abdominal exercise. It’s a hard one but read on and you’ll see why it’s worth your while if you are trying to build a strong core.
Best Fitness Articles Of 2018: #2
Why People Store Fat In Different Parts of The Body
Why do men and women store fat differently? And why do you have that annoying layer of fat where no one else seems to have it? In this article we explore why people store fat in different parts of the body and how you can do your best to reduce your own fat stores.
Best Fitness Articles Of 2018: #1
How To Lose 5 Pounds Overnight Safely & Naturally
With over twice as many readers as our #2 best of fitness article, this piece was without a doubt, the top fitness article of 2018. There are so many dangerous methods people employ to lose weight temporarily that I was compelled to write this article outlining some of the tips and tricks we use in the natural bodybuilding world to look our very best. I’ve had the most feedback as well form this article, with people writing in to say that it helped them get ready for their wedding or a high school reunion, and I am really happy that it can help steer people away from other less than healthy practices. If you need to get ready for a photoshoot or need to fit into that special outfit that’s just a little too tight, give this article a read!
Thanks as always for reading!
High Intensity Bodyweight Training: Ballistic Pushups & Dips!
This was a tough one!
Starts out with ballistic push ups (like clap pushups but without the clap as my wrist is still not 100%) nonstop for 20 reps, then all out on dips for 10 reps.
To say it was painful would be an understatement, but you just have to push through and keep on going.
Still training, hope you are too and as always, Excelsior!!! #naturallyintense
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Kevin's Unconventional Biceps Training- 3-6 Minutes a Week!
In this video I go over my biceps training using the Naturally Intense High Intensity Training protocols that helped me go from having arms measuring 11.5 to 12 inches to 18 inches drug free!
It's an unconventional approach for certain, but it's one that's helped my arms grow and the hundreds of men and women I have trained over the past 30 plus years.
Now, my success isn't due to being genetically gifted, as it took me the better part of 11 years to get my arms up to those measurements.
Which is significant as it works and been been proven time and time again to work for the average man or woman trying to grow their arms without drugs.
It's my hope that these high intensity training protocols can help you as much as they helped me!
Click on my bio link to see the full video on my YouTube channel and thanks as always for taking the time to look at my work!!! Excelsior!!! #naturallyintense
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At the Lancaster Classic Day 2 Elimination Rounds Against European Champion, and World Record Holder Leo Pettersen @leo_barebow_archer
I don't talk much about it but I'm also a competitive barebow archer (surprise!) and last Saturday I had the honor of making it to Day 2 at the Lancaster Archery Classic in the Barebow Division, as I made the top 64 out of 267 competitors and had a chance to shoot with some of the greatest barebow shooters on the planet!
I didn't make it past Leo, but it was a real rush to be there and a huge thanks to my coach, Joe MyGlyn @prolinearchery for helping me get there.
Thanks as well to my good friend @sean_chan33 for all of his help from the very start, to my line buddy Aaron Shea for taking the shot and showing up to support!
My thanks as well to rob_kaufhold for putting on and promoting one of the best archery tournaments on earth!
Thanks also to to everyone who took the time to send a supporting word and I am looking forward to next year!!! #naturallyintense #barebow
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Dumbo, Brooklyn circa 2004
This shot was taken as part of the promotion for my Naturally Intense DVD and was about a year after my last bodybuilding competition.
It was a grueling photoshoot.
We started at about 10 am and finished around 4pm and I was completely spent, but the more we shot the sharper I looked, so we kept on going.
It's nice to look back from time to time and as tired as I was, we all had a blast!
My thanks to @stephanie_corne_artwork, @https://pulse.ly/itgnag2dec and @ftaz1 for taking the shots!!!
Thanks for watching and as always, Excelsior!!! #naturallyintense
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Can You Build An Impressive Physique Training Only At Home?
Absolutely!
I stopped training in commercial gyms as of March 2020 and have been training at home ever since.
Initially I was admittedly worried that I might lose some of my gains or not make as much progress, but that certainly wasn't the case.
I've consistently continued to improve with my high intensity workouts and muscles have no idea where they are training.
As long as the criteria of adequate intensity and overload are met, there will be an adaptive response and your muscles will get bigger and stronger.
So don't worry at all about where you train, focus instead of what will be the best way for you to always be training!
Thanks for watching and as always, Excelsior!!! #naturallyintense
Kevin's Three Day Training Spilt!
For the past 33 years I have trained three times a week with Naturally Intense High Intensity Training workouts lasting 10, 15 to 20 minutes max.
It's a training split tried and testes not only in it's helping me realize my goal of becoming a successful natural bodybuilder, but it's also helped hundreds of men and women over the past three decades.
I have tested just about every possible training split imaginable and for this particular style of high intensity training, this particular grouping consistently yields fantastic results.
I hope it helps you as much as it's helped me over the years and thanks so much for taking the time to look at my work.
Keep training hard and Excelsior!!! #naturallyintense
Excelsior!!! #naturallyintense
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405 Stiff Leg Deadlift for 7 Reps! High Intensity Training.
First leg workout of the year and already pushing it!
I haven't done a stiff leg deadlift over 315lbs for about 3 years at this point, and I did my last set with 315lbs and comfortably got to 10 reps and decided I had far too much gas left in the tank and that I should go up in weight.
So I did.
I figured I might get a solid 6 reps in, but I made it to 7 and I think I could have gone on to get a full 10 reps BUT that's when good judgement prevailed.
As a bodybuilder having not trained this heavy for so many years, the shock of this much weight would be more than enough to stimulate muscle growth, and doing more reps wouldn't yield any greater returns, only increase the likelihood of injury.
It's not about the numbers, it's about training to a point where you achieve your goal, and it's important to have a goal in mind as a bodybuilder based on increasing muscle mass rather than hitting a particular number.
Besides, if in my 20's I never did more than 405lbs on a stiff leg deadlift, it doesn't make any sense going heavier than when I am almost 50!
Could I deadlift more at this point?
Absolutely but just because you can doesn't mean you should!
So keep those weights in a good working range, keep it safe and as always Excelsior!!! #naturallyintense
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Turning 50 in a few months...
Not much of a big deal for me as I still feel pretty much the same but I hope that my example helps show what can be done with a lifetime commitment to eating well and training consistently!
Thanks for coming along on the journey and as always, Excelsior!!! #naturallyintense
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