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How to Avoid Getting Addicted to Supplements

Posted by Megan Hull

Dec 27, 2018 9:30:00 AM

 

 

How to Avoid Getting Addicted to Supplements

 

When consumed in moderation, supplements can boost your fitness routine and provide you with a number of health benefits. However, when taken in excess, supplements can quickly become harmful and psychologically addictive. Some, collectively known as performance-enhancing drugs, can even be physically addictive.

 

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Topics: Food & Diet, Mental Health

Stronglifts and boxing [Article]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Dec 26, 2018 9:30:00 AM

Stronglifts and boxing

 

Stronglifts can be combined with boxing to develop strength but might not be the optimal choice. Starting strength or Olympic lifting might be better choices depending on your level of fitness and proneness to injury. 

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Topics: Lift stronger, Stronglifts 5x5, Fitness, Strength, Powerlifting, Diet, Boxing, Bodybuilding, Strongman

Deadlift like a powerlifter [Article]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Dec 25, 2018 9:30:00 AM

Deadlift like a powerlifter

 

Deadlifting like a powerlifter requires patience and technique. Some tricks are to act against your instinct to stay in control of the weight. Here are the most helpful queues to improve your deadlift.

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Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Strength

Which Rogue barbell to buy? [Article, Free download]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Dec 24, 2018 8:27:07 AM

Which Rogue barbell to buy?

The workhorse option from Rogue for all fitness purposes is the Rogue Ohio bar. This is the best value for money option if you don’t want to put more thought into it. If you want to get more involved you can download my free listing of the rogue barbells and read the details for each of them in this article. 

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Topics: Rogue, Barbell

Programs like GVT

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Dec 21, 2018 9:30:00 AM

Programs like GVT

 

Two programs which you can do which are similar to GVT are 8x8 and boring but big. Boring but big is more suited for beginners while 8x8 is great for pros who want to shift one gear down. 

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Topics: Lift stronger, German Volume Training, Fitness, Strength

How to Tell if You’re Addicted to Supplements

Posted by Megan Hull

Dec 20, 2018 9:30:00 AM

How to Tell if You’re Addicted to Supplements

 

A dietary supplement is any product taken to add additional nutritional value to your diet. Dietary supplements can be found in a broad variety of forms, including capsules, tablets, liquids, powders and softgels. Typically, these products are comprised of a combination of vitamins, herbs, minerals, amino acids, concentrates or metabolites.

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Topics: Food & Diet, Mental Health

Stronglifts and cycling [Article]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Dec 19, 2018 9:30:00 AM

Stronglifts and cycling

 

Stronglifts and cycling is a good combination to keep generally fit. Avoid starting both from scratch. Pick whether cardio or strength is more important to you and build a routine for that before latching another regime onto it. 

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Topics: Lift stronger, Stronglifts 5x5, Fitness, Strength

Deadlift vs Sumo [Article]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Dec 18, 2018 12:51:01 PM

Deadlift vs Sumo

Technically the sumo deadlift is a deadlift. Therefore the question has to be reformulated to conventional vs sumo. Generally, the sumo deadlift is easier on your back while both generate great strength. It comes down to personal preference for your strength goals. 

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Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Fitness, Strength

GVT vs 8x8 [Article]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Dec 14, 2018 9:30:00 AM

GVT vs 8x8

 

GVT and 8x8 are very similar programs with a focus on building muscle. Always be aware that diet is more important than exercise to achieve this goal. GVT is the go to when you are in full strength. 8x8 can be a good alternative on a cut. 

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Topics: Lift stronger, German Volume Training, Strength, Diet

Eat Healthier: 5 Long-Term Effects of a Bad College Diet

Posted by Cami Renzoni

Dec 13, 2018 9:30:00 AM

Eat Healthier: 5 Long-Term Effects of a Bad College Diet

 

When you’re in college, healthy eating can be a struggle in more ways than one. Eating a balanced diet every day may not be your top priority, or even a realistic one, given your budget along with time and energy constraints. You may lack the hours necessary to plan out a healthy diet, the funds to buy nutritious foods that lower cholesterol levels and the motivation to stick to a meal plan after devoting all your energy to studying, socializing and maybe working a part-time job.

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Topics: Food & Diet