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What's Periodization We're back this week with an interesting topic, how to train?! Perplexing, I know. Periodization, or periodized training, is the concept that a specific volume or phase of training should be scheduled and performed over a delegated time period and incrementally changed over time to reach a specific peak training goal. Periodized training has been a staple in the strength world since around the 1970s....

Fitness: Periodized vs randomized training, how should you train to improve fitness? - WellFit Health and Nutrition What's Periodization We're back this week with an interesting topic, how to train?! Perplexing, I know. Periodization, or periodized training, is the concept that a specific volume or phase of training should be scheduled and performed over a delegated time period and incrementally changed over time...

A few definitions to start. Let's begin! Let us start with some simple definitions of sweeteners, as some of the below products reside in multiple categories and not each category is exclusive. Non-nutritive sweeteners - non-nutritive literally means no nutritional value, thus no calories. Artificial sweeteners - lab synthesized, not found in nature. Sugar substitute - implies a lower carbohydrate count or substitute for a lower caloric sweetener than table sugar....

Wellness: Everything you need to know about sweeteners! - A quick breakdown of sweeteners, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Read, learn, like, share, and follow along for more wellness tips!

Common Errors with Macros and MyFitnessPal Protein Macro Errors Proteins should be weighed precooked. Macros logged for protein by a postcooked weight are generally off by up to 20-25%. If you have been weighing your proteins out after you cook them, you are overshooting your protein and calorie goals. This can result in weight gain over time due to excess calories....

Nutrition: Quick tips for logging your macros right! - WellFit Health and Nutrition This post will help you log your macros correctly. Broken down by individual macros and common errors, this post is extremely helpful! Read, learn, like, share!

New blog post. Squat, squat, squat. Read, learn, like, share, and follow along.

1. Pick - High Bar or Low Bar Squat - Not Between Where the bar is positioned on the back matters. Make a conscious effort to think about where you are putting the bar on your back with each rep. Ensure the bar stays in that position with each rep as well. Also, you should know the goal of your squat and why you're squatting that day or overall....

Fitness: 10 Tips for a Better Squat - WellFit Health and Nutrition 1. Pick - High Bar or Low Bar Squat - Not Between Where the bar is positioned on the back matters. Make a conscious effort to think about where you are putting the bar on your back with each rep. Ensure the bar stays in that position with each rep as well. Also, you should

Improve your mood! New blog post is up. Check it out. Read, learn, like, share, comment.... Hope you enjoy!

Supplements 101 Do I need supplements? What should I be using? Is there any evidence to support supplementation to my diet? Explore this below with an evidence-based approach. Caffeine Drink it. Caffeine is a stimulant found in most teas, coffee, and cocoa. It is added to soft drinks and various dietary supplements and performance enhancers, but does it do anything? Yes....

Nutrition: What Supplements are Proven Useful for Fitness - WellFit Health and Nutrition Supplements 101: Do I need supplements? What should I use? Is there evidence to support supplementation to my diet? Read, learn, follow, share!

Welcome to the great outdoors No really, the fastest way, scientifically, to improve your mood - free and without side effects (caveat) - is to go outside! Now, I can't say you won't get a mosquito bite, get eaten by a bear, or do something stupid and get yourself hurt. However, I can say simply getting outside can do wonders for your body, mind, and soul on many levels....

Wellness: Improving Your Mood Quickly and for Free - WellFit Health and Nutrition Welcome to the great outdoors No really, the fastest way, scientifically, to improve your mood - free and without side effects (caveat) - is to go outside! Now, I can't say you won't get a mosquito bite, get eaten by a bear, or do something stupid and get yourself hurt. However, I can say simply

A quick guide to picking the right protein supplements, in and out of the gym, backed by scientific evidence to aid your fitness journey. Are there any protein supplements backed by science? Yes. Are there a lot of them? Nope! Don't let the supplement store workers talk you into spending a bajillion unnecessary dollars to recognize those gains you're chasing! Keep your dollars in your pocket and let us take a short word trip through the protein world of supplements backed by science....

Fitness: Protein Supplements, The Good, Bad, and Disgusting. - WellFit Health and Nutrition A quick guide to picking the right protein supplements backed by scientific evidence to aid your fitness and lifestyle journey. Read, Learn, Follow, Share!

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Wellness: Quick Steps to Decrease Toxins at Home - WellFit Health and Nutrition This is a quick room-by-room guide to starting your journey to limiting toxins. A quick 3 min read with links to recommendations for a toxin free home!

New blog post is up! Check it out - everything you need to know about why children should strength train!

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Wellness: 10 Tips for Better Cholesterol - WellFit Health and Nutrition Today I would like to enlighten you to a few ways to possibly lower your cholesterol - without pills. Statins are commonly prescribed drugs to lower cholesterol and improve cardiovascular risk. Not everyone can tolerate statin therapy, not every medical provider understands the ins and outs of chole...