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NEWSLETTER - ISSUE #28

Jan 07, 2024

Issue # 28

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Weekly Wellness Wisdom

Welcome to the Naked Newsletter, your source for wellness and wisdom.

In this edition, we'll uncover the top 20 health and fitness trends of 2024, discuss the science of self-control, find out if almond milk is healthy, and examine 9 tips for a successful Dry January.

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2024's Biggest Predicted Health and Fitness Trends

It's now 2024, and millions of people worldwide are beginning, restarting, and continuing their fitness journeys. This includes hitting the gym, eating right and vacationing for self improvement.

American Express's 2023 Global Travel Trends Report showed that 73% of surveyed participants planned vacations for physical and emotional well-being, 68% opted for nature-centric destinations, and 43% chose hotels based on spa and wellness amenities.

If you're looking for some inspiration, explore the top 20 health and fitness trends predicted for 2024 by experts.

9 Tips for Maintaining Dry January

Dry January is a popular holiday practice of detoxing the body after all the holiday festivities. Participants abstain from alcohol for 31 days and often report health benefits such as increased energy, weight loss, improved sleep, and even saving money (from alcohol).

Since its emergence in 2017, Dry January has grown into an international movement, with #DryJanuary popping up all over social media.

With the NFL and NBA seasons in full swing, developing a good strategy will go a long way. Try these 9 tips to get through Dry January.

The Science of Self-Control

Many begin the new year with resolutions often centered around health, nutrition, saving money, and finding happiness. Unfortunately, only about 10% stick to their resolutions.

Self-control is critical for long-term goals. Traditionally it's been viewed as having strong willpower to abstain from habits like frequent shopping on Amazon, eating junk food, and sleeping in late.

However, researchers now emphasize that success is influenced more by situations than willpower. This means setting yourself up for success by being mindful of the situations you expose yourself to and avoiding those that hinder your goals.

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Hyrox Is the World Series of Fitness Racing

Move over CrossFit; HYROX is the World Series of fitness racing. Founded in Germany in 2017, HYROX is a competitive indoor functional fitness race series testing athletes' abilities in various fitness modalities.

HYROX follows workout programming similar to CrossFit, incorporating workouts of the day (WODs) with time caps, intervals, AMRAPs, and other challenges. What sets it apart is its inclusive approach, catering to various fitness levels and backgrounds while excluding complex movements like Olympic lifts and muscle-ups.

If you're looking for an intense functional fitness workout with a different fitness flavor, then you could be a HYROX rockstar!

Is Almond Milk Good For You?

Almond milk has risen in popularity as a go-to alternative to drinking and using products made from cow's milk.

The miracle milk allows many lactose-intolerant sufferers to enjoy dairy-based foods like ice cream, mashed potatoes, yogurt, and lattes without feeling bloated or having to take medication. Try for yourself with Naked Almond.

With a whole host of benefits, how healthy is it? A 2021 Academic Pediatric Association study compared the nutritional value of almond milk, cow's milk, and other alternatives, and found that almond milk has a higher calcium count but lower protein levels.

These nutritionists dive into the data to see how well almond milk stacks up against cow's milk, oat milk, and other alternatives.

Are You Lifting Junk Volume?

Achieving optimal muscle development involves finding the right balance between workout intensity and avoiding excessive junk volume.

Junk volume occurs when muscles are worked beyond the point of effective strength development, leading to fatigue and diminished performance.

A debate among gym-goers and online fitness community boards revolve around the effectiveness of 3-6 sets per muscle group compared to higher-volume programs like German Volume Training, with more than 10 reps per set.

Fitness expert Jeff Nippard provides clarity on the importance of pushing muscles to their limit while avoiding junk volume to maximize gains.

5 Shopping Strategies for Building Muscle on a Budget

Regardless of your performance goals in the gym, nutrition is the cornerstone of them all. Setting a weekly food budget can ensure that you're stocking your fridge and cabinets with enough of the right foods.

Creating a weekly food budget of $50, $75, or $100 allows you to eat a healthy variety of foods to meet your daily macronutrient goals to build muscle and avoid getting bored with the same meals.

The next time you're headed to the grocery store, try these 5 strategies for building muscle on a budget.

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What To Look For in a Whey Protein Powder

Whether you're into whey, whey isolate, or plant-based proteins is a matter of preference, but fueling your body with a high-quality, dye-free, and artificial flavor-free protein powder is crucial.

Not all protein powders are created equal, so reading the label will shed light on whether it's from natural and organic sources or full of sugars, dyes, and artificial flavors.

Nutrition coach Maya Valenti can show you what to look for in a whey protein powder.