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!
Not Bad For Training Only Three Days A Week!
Because it's three days a week with soul crunching intensity non stop for the past 33 years.
There's no gimmick to it and it means being uncompromisingly all in for your workouts and with your nutrition.
I don't think there's that much that special about me.
There's nothing enhanced, nothing boosted by testosterone and there weren't any special "supplements" along the way.
Just three days of blistering hard work each week and meticulous attention to what I eat.
Being 90% on point each week means you are 100% off after 10 weeks and I can't emphasize enough how much of a difference unshakeable consistency makes to your overall results.
Most of the natural athletes didn't get where they are by any genetic advantage, they just did what is so very rare- which is stick to their process 100%.
It's not easy as it's not always easy and certainly not always popular, but you owe it to yourself to see just how far you can go if you go all in!
Looking forward to seeing your results and as always, Excelsior!!! #naturallyintense
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What I Eat To Stay Lean and Keep Building Muscle All Year Round.
If there every was a "secret" to how I consistently stay in shape (and almost 20 years since my last competition) the answer would be my diet.
Diet is the deciding factor in what your body looks like and your overall performance and I want to stress that while this is a layout of the foods I eat on a daily basis, it's not a blueprint for your YOU should be eating.
What it can be is an example of what it takes to maintain a certain degree of size and muscularity at all times as a natural athlete, and also the underlying principle to how I select my foods.
Which is that I don't eat junk foods or highly processed foods and I only drink water.
(No protein shakes, ever!)
If you can start with that, there's no doubt that you will be on the right track in terms of your nutrition.
So stay away from processed foods, know that I believe in you and as always, Excelsior!!! #naturallyintense
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Post workout physique check in.
The contest gets closer and closer as the sun meanders across the sky, as my contest is and always will be, did I do everything I possibly could that day to improve?
Did I train hard enough?
Did I push it enough?
The dietary part isn't an issue.
It hasn't been for many years as I always make sure that my nutrition is on point, and there's no leeway on that front.
I don't feel good when I'm not eating optimally, and I respect myself enough to not settle into a place where not feeling my best is the norm.
And to be honest, it feels really good to put my head down at the end of the day knowing that I gave it my all.
Not that I was the best or was even necessarily successful at everything that I set out to accomplish, but knowing that I gave everything nonetheless.
It's a feeling I want everyone to have.
To sleep soundly knowing that you gave it your all.
That you didn't miss an opportunity to improve on what you are passionate about, because in so doing, you experience an eagerness to do the same the next day.
It's the ultimate contest and I invite everyone to submit their application forms, as it's one of the few competitions where everyone who does the work and shows up, is in the winner's circle.
Keep striving, keep pushing and as always, Excelsior! #naturallyintense
(Thanks @indi.anna.r or taking the shot, as I know your arm was probably shaking after that workout!)
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Motivation vs Discipline. What You Really Need To Be Successful!
I am often asked what was my motivation to keep going starting off as a skinny 125lb kid who no one believed could ever be a successful bodybuilder.
The answer is that motivation didn't have that much to do with it.
Motivation may have played a part in getting me started, but it was discipline that got me to where I wanted to be.
Motivation is fleeting and ephemeral, it's not always going to be there and on the days when you don't feel like eating right or training hard, you need a disciplined practice to see you through.
A disciplined practiced based on doing what you need to do to be successful regardless of the circumstances.
That's how I made it through all those tough times when I felt I wasn't getting anywhere, and it's what will help you as well.
So forget motivation, focus on building a disciplined practice, know that I believe in you and as always, Excelsior!!! #naturallyintense
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Kevin's Ultimate Secret Six Pack Abs Tip!
If you ever wondered how I maintain a six pack all year round and have kept that six pack for decades on end, here's the secret.
This is one tip that will honestly get you on the path to a six pack.
There's no magic to it.
But if you follow this simple piece of advice, you will be able to do a lot more than get yourself a six pack, as it's a proven formula for success.
Give it a try and as always, Excelsior!!! #naturallyintense
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Happy Archery Day, everyone!!!
Yeah, it's a thing and can't say how much it's my thing!
To be honest, I am a barebow shooter and almost never shoot my compound bow (the monster in my hands) but it's all really good fun!
If you haven't tried archery or are thinking about doing it again, go give it a shot (no pun intended!!!)
And as always, Excelsior!!! #naturallyintense
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Do You Have Good Genetics for Natural Bodybuilding?
I don't believe it's the question that needs to be asked.
Far too many, myself included, who went on to be successful natural bodybuilders would never have been the men and women you would expect to have the genetics for bodybuilding.
But we put in the work, the years, the dedication and the consistency, and so what matters isn't the question of genetics, but rather do you have the passion, the drive and the discipline to train hard and focus on your diet nonstop for years on end to realize your potential?
That's the real question, and yes, there are men and women who have great genetics for natural bodybuilding, but there are even more who would be amazing onstage but don't know it because they didn't believe enough in themselves to put in the time to see how far they could go.
So I am here to say that I believe you have it in you to do amazing things, so if it's your goal, or even if you just want to improve the way you look, stick with it and don't quit!
Know that I believe in you and as always, Excelsior!!! #naturallyintense
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Nope it's not a contest cut- it's just another day on the Path.
There are two ways to get cut, the fast way that requires going to extremes and which is inevitably temporary.
Or the Path-based way. Whereby your lifestyle and sustainable healthy practices get you there and keeps you there.
It takes time. It takes patience but it's an extremely honest endeavor.
If you put in the work and stay consistent with your training and following a processed food free and healthy diet, excellence is just a matter of time.
It takes time but as long as you draw breath, you have the time and you can do this.
So take the Path-based way and as always, Excelsior!!!
#naturallyintense
And my thanks to my son @reid_443 for snapping the shot, and the approval rating! 😂
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