The Spot Athletics top 10 articles you should read this week

Here are a few articles picked out by our staff for you to read.  Take a look and let us know what you think, and what type of other articles you would like to see!

 

TRAINING

Not getting stronger?  This article may explain the reason.

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/7_reasons_youre_a_weakling

Check out these 6 dumbbell exercises.

http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/six-dumbbell-exercises-you-arent-doing/

 

FOR THE LADIES

What could be the issue when you are doing everything right and you are still not seeing the fat loss results you want?

http://www.jensinkler.com/an-interview-with-jill-coleman/

Are you strong? Body and mind?

http://www.niashanks.com/2013/08/strong-new-beautiful-disordered-new-diet/

 

NUTRITION

Should we avoid eating at night?

http://articles.elitefts.com/nutrition/nysc-undercover-should-we-avoid-eating-at-night/

Eating tips regarding lunches and pre-made healthy meals with recipes.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/28/dining/bring-your-lunch-to-work.html?ref=markbittman&_r=0

 

FOR YOUR STRONG MIND

How to craft an environment full of the habits you want to build.

http://zenhabits.net/immerse/

This article explains the basic key to success - willpower.

http://www.success.com/articles/2515-the-willpower-instinct

Here’s a little self-analysis on how you function best.

http://www.happiness-project.com/happiness_project/2013/04/are-you-a-tortoise-or-a-hare-about-work/

This article explains why you need to get enough sleep and what happens if you don't.

http://breakingmuscle.com/health-medicine/how-sleep-deprivation-fries-your-hormones-your-immune-system-and-your-brain