🍏 Power of Good Carbs, Interval Training & 9 Cruciferous Vegetables

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NEWSLETTER - ISSUE #39

MAR 24, 2024 Issue # 39 — Weekly Wellness Wisdom   Welcome to the Naked Newsletter, your source for wellness and wisdom.  In this edition, we'll explore tips for meal prep success, get advice on changing negative body image, uncover the benefits of reflexology, and discuss when and when not to use a barbell pad.

TOP 3 MUST READS OF THE WEEK BowFlex Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy In the latest news in the world of fitness, the iconic fitness brand Bowflex filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this month. According to Reuters, Bowflex has reached a partial agreement for a sale worth $35.7 million to Johnson Health Tech, the owner of renowned brands like Matrix Fitness. Part of Bowflex's filing is attributed to an unsold inventory of equipment produced during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving the company with $140 million in assets and an uncertain future ahead. Stay tuned for details!  The Power of Good Carbs The good news is that carbs are our friend! Registered dietitian and three-time book author Lauren Manaker shares the power of "good carbs" and why this buzzword is trending all over social media. Lose Your Love Handles with Interval Training Once 40 rolls around the corner, keeping our metabolism and body fat in check can feel like a losing battle, especially when it comes to stubborn love handles. These fitness pros recommend focusing on interval training to lose your midsection.

HEALTH & WELLNESS How to Meal Prep for Success Muscles aren't just built at the gym but also in the kitchen. Meal prep is the answer to our eating concerns, but how do we navigate everyday life with busy work schedules and running the kids to practice? Whether you're juggling work responsibilities or family commitments, meal prep is the answer to reaching our fitness goals, at least part way … All we have to do is make time for it. This ultimate meal prep manual offers a simplified grocery list, highlights the benefits, and includes strategies for making time to prioritize our nutrition. 9 Cruciferous Vegetables to Improve Your Health   You've probably heard or read that cruciferous vegetables are ketogenic, anti-inflammatory, and low-carb alternatives to potatoes, bread, and pasta.   If you want to save money while fueling your body with vitamins and minerals, then these 9 cruciferous vegetables should be on your shopping list.   And when you're short on prep time, there's always Naked Greens. The Benefits of Balancing Muscle Imbalances Compound movements like the back squat, bench press, and skull crushers are staples for increasing strength and size, but if not properly trained, they can leave one side of the body stronger or more flexible than the other, leading to imbalances. Isolation supplementary movements, such as Bulgarian split squats, the Hammer Strength chest press, and rolling tricep extensions, help isolate muscles and correct imbalances. Challenging and strengthening both sides of your body can help the body achieve optimal muscle balance and performance. When and When Not to Use the Barbell Pad During the Dark Ages, gym-goers would use yoga mats or wrap towels around the barbell to protect their hips, while performing hip raises and back squats. Fast forward just a few years and barbell pads have become a favorite fitness accessory for many gym-goers, saving hips from bruising during hip thrusts worldwide. Research studies, like one from the University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom, have found that the barbell hip thrust activates more glute muscles than the back squat and the split squat. While they are essential for barbell hip thrusts, they can inhibit form during movements like back squats. Find out when and when not to use the barbell pad.  TRENDING ON SOCIAL Should You Try a Fat-Protein Efficient Diet?   Do you know your metabolic type or what to eat to improve your metabolism? We've long proven that carbs aren't the enemy, but some individuals perform more efficiently on high-protein and high-fat diets.   The only problem is that some diets, like the Keto Diet, can make consistency a challenge, especially if you don't know the right kinds and amounts of foods to eat for your body type.   Nutrition coach Maya Valenti explains the science behind metabolic types, the pros and cons of a high protein and fat diet, and tips for shopping for the right foods at the grocery store.

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