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Feature Fitness Articles
Find the latest feature fitness articles here! We generally post new articles every two or three weeks, and most of them can be found right here. Click on any headline below to find the full article. And be sure to click the 'view more articles' link at the bottom of the page to read articles you may have missed.
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Potent Herbs and Spices for Weight Control, Cancer Protection and Heart Strength
by Joey Atlas
Adding various herbs and food enhancing spices to your meals does more than just make your foods taste better. They also help keep you, lean, strong and healthy. Potent plant compounds in herbs like nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric and rosemary have powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that researchers suggest might help do everything from stabilize blood glucose levels and protect your heart to improve mood and enhance brain function ... and even fight cancer cells. . . . keep reading
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Protein - How Much Do You Need?
by Joey Atlas
When you talk about fitness and nutrition - the topic of 'protein' is one that has many angles and causes a lot of confusion. Too little can slowly wreck your body and too much can overwork the kidney's - taking you out of commission indefinitely. . . . keep reading
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How Caffeine Works
by Joey Atlas
It's no secret that most people rely on caffeine to stay alert and awake. But recent research shows that it does more - MUCH more - both good and bad. In this first part of a 3 part article series on caffeine - I'm gonna show you how it works in it's most basic function . . . keep reading
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Simplify Your Fitness Program With 'Micro-varying'
by Joey Atlas
A silly myth called the 'fitness plateau' has many people believing "you're supposed tho change your exercise program every 2 or 3 months or your body gets used to what you are doing then nothing happens and you stop getting results..." - This myth is one of the reasons so many people are unsuccessful at the attempt to reach their desired fitness goals. . . . keep reading
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Drinking Water - What You Must Know
by Joey Atlas
Close to 90 percent of the US's 56,000 public water systems report no violations of the Environmental Protection Agency's limits for contaminants in our drinking water sources. However, this is not a surefire guarantee that you won't fall ill with your next glass of water. There are documented cases where water that met EPA standards has been linked to certain illnesses. . . . keep reading
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Deadly Fitness Myths
by Joey Atlas
Numerous myths and misconceptions about exercise and nutrition have created widespread confusion and a subsequent lack of fitness success in the general population. In this article, I will dispel these falsehoods to clear the way for a clean mental slate upon which we will place the foundation of your new belief system. . . . keep reading
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Fatness to Fitness - Part 1
by Joey Atlas
[This is the introduction section of my book which is due out by early 2008.] The journey to overall fitness of mind, body and spirit often has many twists and turns, but do not be discouraged. Sometimes, reaching our goal simply requires us to embrace the road less traveled by being true to ourselves and remaining focused on the ultimate goal of improving our overall well-being. . . . keep reading
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Fitness Food or Fake?
by Joey Atlas
One of the hardest parts of sticking to a fitness lifestyle is knowing which foods are 'good for you' and which ones are not. Sometimes this line can be blurred as seemingly healthy foods are not really what they are cracked up to be when we take a look 'below the surface'. . . . keep reading
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Calorie Shifting for Weight Loss or Weight Gain: Part 2
by Joey Atlas
Unlike the rest of 'the crowd', you want to gain weight. While you are part of a small group (relatively speaking) - the issue is still very important to you. Gaining 8 or even 20 pounds (in the right places) may be just as important to you as it is for someone who wishes to lose 65 pounds. This article will give you the simple tactics and realistic strategies to make your weight gain wishes come true. . . . keep reading
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Calorie Shifting for Weight Loss or Gain
by Joey Atlas
The challenge of eating a nutrient dense diet that promotes healthy weight and optimal fitness - while at the same time trying to keep daily caloric intake at appropriate levels for one's goals can be one the most difficult juggling acts to master. In working with many clients with various daily habits and patterns - I've realized that a good number of people can benefit from shifting their calories to accomplish healthy nutrition and weight management. . . . keep reading
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Kava Kava Update - Review
by Joey Atlas
In a previous article I outlined the history of and controversy attached to a supplement called Kava Kava. I ended the article with the directive 'Stay tuned...' as I mentioned I would be testing 2 brands of Kava Kava - each on its own dosage form. Well I put both of them to the test and I am ready to give you the unbiased truth about what I experienced. Read on to find out my conclusion and recommendations. . . . keep reading
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The Great Stretching Debate
by Joey Atlas
Stretching is the most overlooked and underestimated element of optimal health and fitness. This can be largely attributed to the fact that stretching for flexibility is also extremely misunderstood and often confused with other forms of exercise such as yoga and Pilates. . . . keep reading
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The Perfect Fitness Schedule
by Joey Atlas
One of the most frequently asked questions regarding fitness scheduling is, "What's the best time for me to workout?" You hear and read so many different 'opinions' on this topic - it's enough to drive you nuts. The truth is there is only only one good answer to this question. Most people find that it's an answer they can not only live with, but make great progress in both short and long term fitness goals. Read on to find out your best time to exercise. . . . keep reading
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Workout Schedule Tool: My Top Fitness Pick
by Joey Atlas
Your fitness success depends on your daily commitment to exercise. Scheduling your workouts into a day planner or calendar is one of the simplest yet most effective strategies for helping you 'stick with the program'. There are many ways to do this, yet most people do not employ this easy strategy. Here is my top pick for making this as easy (and fun) as possible. Bonus: IT'S A FREE FITNESS TOOL!! . . . keep reading
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Drugs That Cause Weight Gain
by Joey Atlas
The issue of weight loss and body fat reduction is a challenge for most people who seek to achieve this goal. But add in the possibility of drug induced weight gain and the challenge can sometimes seem impossible to overcome. Often times, this is overlooked as the culprit of unexplained weight gain or the inability to lose weight despite being on a good program of wise nutrition and proper exercise. . . . keep reading
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