10 Articles about fitness and training that you should read!

We have decided to start posting 10 articles every Wednesday that we feel are good reads and informational.  We take a lot of pride here at the Spot in furthering our education, so that we can better serve our clients and get the best possible results.  So take a look and enjoy!

TRAINING

This article provides criteria to help you determine if the person you are training with and seeking advice from is authentic and the “real deal” or a "pseudo" expert.

http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/who-do-you-listen-to/

Get your deadlift on....A great explanation of the benefits of the deadlift and the many varieties of the deadlift that can be performed.

http://www.girlsgonestrong.com/the-deadlift-your-most-powerful-weapon-in-your-lifting-arsenal/

Check out how to minimize risk to prevent injury so we can keep training and doing what we love to do.

http://breakingmuscle.com/martial-arts/injury-prevention-for-the-mixed-martial-artist

Get a few awesome tips on improving your bench press.

http://www.schwarzenegger.com/fitness/post/awesome-workout-tips-part-1?fb_ref=slider

DIET/NUTRITION

Great expose on the "carbs make you fat" myth sensation.

http://www.bornfitness.com/do-carbs-make-you-fat/

This is a little long but well worth the read to gain an understanding of the concepts of intermittent fasting and some of the arguments concerning it.

http://www.romanfitnesssystems.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-101/

Dave Tate lays out simple keys to practice so you can "get it done" and lose fat.

http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/programs/under-the-bar-21-days-to-fat-loss/

YOUR MIND

Ever wonder how to be happy? This article provides insight on why you may not be happy and how happiness can be a reality in your life.

http://addicted2success.com/success-advice/why-you-may-not-be-truly-happy-with-your-life/

Want to change your habits?  This article will reveal key ingredients to assist in successful change.

http://zenhabits.net

Visualization is all about controlling your thoughts - seeing in your mind’s eye the picture you want to create -  and this article lays it out clearly. Though powerlifting is the topic of this visualization article, the same principles can be applied towards whatever goals you are seeking.

http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/strong-mind-visualization/