Even If You Don't See Any Results From Exercise, You're Winning
It's commonly believed that in order to be seeing results from exercise, you also need to be seeing improvements in strength, size, running speed, changes in body composition, and more. However, even if you're seeing NO RESULTS from your training, exercising is still a better option than not exercising.
Calories Matter, Even When You Think They Don't
It's common to doubt the validity of the calories in, calories out model by saying "well, this worked for me." The reality is that CICO is always in play, whether you realize it or not - it's a basic framework that explains how diets work, not necessarily a dietary approach in and of itself. Here are a few ways that the CICO model may seem less accurate than it actually is.
No Load Exercise Part 3 - Bands, TRX, Endurance, and BFR.
In the past, I've covered what no load exercise is, and how to use it. However, I haven't covered how to transition out of it, or other tools you can use to get an effective workout while working around injury. One of the most useful options is exercise bands, which are easier on the joints.
Protein Sparing Modified Fast - The Fastest Way To Lose Weight (& Why It's A Bad Idea)
A fast is the fastest way to lose weight loss, but carries with it significant issues including serious health risks. A protein sparing modified fast is a diet designed to help alleviate some of these issues. It's not a perfect solution, but it can give you an idea of what a "good" crash diet looks like.
Extreme Stretching For Size and Flexibility
Stretching has recently fallen out of favor as research has shown that it doesn't do what many people claim it does. But at the same time, more extreme stretching methods like weighted stretching may provide the missing link.