Top 10 Articles for July 16, 2014

Do you have any idea why you do what you? Or, what you want to accomplish in light of it?

http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/powerlifting-articles/strong-mind-live-learn-and-pass-on/

Why CROSSFIT?

http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/wth-are-they-thinking/

Do you want increased size and conditiong? Check out these secondary workouts.

http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/secondary-workouts-for-increased-muscle-size-and-conditioning/

It can be really hard to change a habit.  Here are some reasons why.

http://www.gretchenrubin.com

Break three rules and build more muscle.

http://www.t-nation.com/training/break-3-rules-build-more-muscle

How to change other people.

http://zenhabits.net/change-others/

5 foods that could help you wean yourself off sugar.

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-14499/5-foods-to-help-wean-yourself-off-sugar.html

Stress may slow down your metabolism.

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-14531/new-study-shows-that-stress-slows-down-your-metabolism.html

Glutes matter in anyone’s life or in bjj… therefore “get glutes.”

http://breakingmuscle.com/brazilian-jiu-jitsu/why-glutes-matter-in-bjj-and-how-to-get-them

The habits of happiness.

http://zenhabits.net/brighten/

Top 10 Articles for July 9, 2014

CHANGE? Why motivation doesn’t make lasting changes.

http://www.girlsgonestrong.com/why-motivation-doesnt-make-lasting-changes/

What are 4 important exercises you are probably not doing?

http://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning/the-4-most-important-exercises-you-re-probably-not-doing

It’s fun and all, but how does alcohol mess with your fitness goals?

http://breakingmuscle.com/nutrition/alcohol-consumption-impedes-protein-synthesis

The truth about your energy systems.

http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/the-truth-about-energy-systems/

Are you ready for the answer to the question “How to get where you really want to be?”

http://www.tonygentilcore.com/blog/how-to-get-to-where-you-want-to-be/

What is the not-so-ugly truth about gluten?

http://www.t-nation.com/diet-fat-loss/not-so-ugly-truth-about-gluten

What if happiness was a choice - and it could be yours?

http://www.dailycupofyoga.com/2014/05/21/10-benefits-of-gratitude/

How to handle a kettlebell.

http://www.tonygentilcore.com/blog/how-to-handle-the-kettlebell/

Your job doesn’t define you.

http://tinybuddha.com/blog/your-job-doesnt-define-you/

Are you driven?

http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/are-you-driven/

Speed, Strength & Conditioning, Personal training & Fitness Class Training Video Montage 6/30-7/5

Here it is...The first weekly video montage from The Spot Athletic's new location!  The place is really awesome and we have been loving it as have our clients.  Even with the move however, we did not miss a beat.  Summer programs are entering their second months and we are really proud of the progress our athletes have been making.  Personal training and Met Con Clients have been working really hard and even helped us move.  We are looking forward to what the future holds at the new Spot!  Thanks to all of our clients and friends who supported us and helped us make this dream a reality. Also thank you to all of our clients who came out for the moving party.  The help was huge.

Top 10 Articles for July 2, 2014

For Americans, coaches, clients - Training secrets Obama does not want you to know.

http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/selkow-reveals-the-training-secrets-obama-doesnt-want-you-to-know/

How to live a good life on a shoe-string budget.

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-14257/how-to-live-the-good-life-on-a-shoestring-budget.html?utm_campaign=recommendation&utm_medium=popular&utm_source=feature

Your excuse about not having enough time to train is wrong.

http://breakingmuscle.com/endurance-sports/why-your-excuse-about-not-having-time-is-just-wrong

What is the role of your ego in the weight room?

http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/role-of-ego-in-the-weightroom/

Your nutrition is important for your training - make sure you are getting enough Vitamin D!!!

http://breakingmuscle.com/nutrition/are-you-sure-youre-getting-enough-vitamin-d

To get stronger, variety is key.  But know what your goal is.

http://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning/to-get-stronger-variety-is-key

Are you afraid running will eat up all the precious muscle you built?

http://www.t-nation.com/training/running-doesnt-suck

Perhaps you can find happiness now, instead of chasing it in the future.

http://tinybuddha.com/blog/accessing-happiness-that-is-available-right-now/

Find out why you might be tired all the time.

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-14265/8-reasons-youre-tired-all-the-time-how-to-beat-fatigue.html?utm_campaign=recommendation&utm_medium=popular&utm_source=home

FOR THE LADIES:

Don’t make these 10 mistakes with your diet.

http://www.t-nation.com/diet-fat-loss/10-mistakes-women-make-with-diets

Top 10 Articles for June 25, 2014

It’s time for that tough workout, but your body isn’t complying.  What do you do? Here are some options.

http://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning/5-workout-remedies-for-when-you-feel-weak

This article will show you how to get your habit changes from getting thrown off course.

http://zenhabits.net/railed/

You can’t spot reduce. It’s a myth. So here is what you!

http://bretcontreras.com/for-the-millionth-time-spot-reduction-is-a-myth/

What do you do when you just aren’t motivated?  Here is the secret to motiviation.

http://www.t-nation.com/powerful-words/the-motivation-secret

7 myths people believe about losing weight.

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-14264/7-ridiculous-myths-people-believe-about-losing-weight.html

Another anti red meat study… but here is the other side of the coin no one considered.

http://anthonycolpo.com/another-bullshit-anti-red-meat-study/

When you feel like have been wronged, do you know how to let it go and move on?

http://tinybuddha.com/blog/how-to-stop-hurting-when-you-feel-youve-been-wronged/

—-Here’s how to manifest success every day.

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-14244/5-ways-to-manifest-success-every-day.html

FOR THE LADIES:

Don’t make these fat loss mistakes!!

http://www.t-nation.com/diet-fat-loss/10-mistakes-women-make-with-diets

What is testosterone’s role for the female athlete?

http://breakingmuscle.com/womens-fitness/the-role-of-testosterone-for-the-female-athlete

Speed, Strength & Conditioning, Personal training & Fitness Class Training Video Montage 6/16-6/22

What a week here at The Spot Athletics.  We are moving locations (info at bottom link), so all of the coaches have been helping get the new location ready for move in when they are not training clients. We are extremely excited for this opportunity. We will be moving 6/28 and will be grilling food for helpers all day so please stop by if you can. For our clients, it has been business as usual.  They have been working extremely hard, and doing amazing things.  We just started going out to Central Crossing High School to run their strength and conditioning for their football team.  We are very happy we are able to do this and want to make them succeed on the field.  Great job to all of our clients. Let's have another awesome and fun week.

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-are-moving-locations--.html?soid=1112056540303&aid=aNBg8jby_bs

Top 10 Articles for June 18, 2014

You may not be in the military or need military training, but this article gives you a good look at a SpecOps (Special Operations) combat story, what they had to go through to survive, and why they train the way they do.  

http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/survive-any-situation/

It can’t get much clearer than this folks… 10 diet eating tips for optimal leanness.

http://www.poliquingroup.com/ArticlesMultimedia/Articles/Article/1045/Ten_Superior_Diet_Tips_for_Optimal_Leanness_Perfor.aspx

Find out the 7 laws of training from Dr. Squat.

http://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning/the-7-laws-of-training-according-to-dr-fred-hatfield

Gluten - are you “sensitive” or is something else really going on?

http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/gluten-sensitive-or-attention-whore/

How to manage your life when your feelings overwhelmingly get in the way.

http://tinybuddha.com/blog/now-forever-weathering-uncomfortable-feelings/

Figure out your life and lifting goals.

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/figuring_out_your_life_and_lifting_goals

What does it mean to see “natural” on the side of food labels?

http://www.foodpolitics.com/2013/12/yes-one-more-post-on-the-meaning-of-natural/

Our busy schedules and lives can get us wound way too tight. Learn how to relax.

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-14116/10-simple-ways-to-relax-every-day.html

How deep should you squat?

http://www.t-nation.com/training/how-deep-should-i-squat

FOR THE DADS - but also a good reminder to all of us - there are life lessons in this article.

http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/being-a-dad-being-a-lifter/