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NEWSLETTER - ISSUE #30

Jan 21, 2024

Issue # 30

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Weekly Wellness Wisdom

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

In this edition, we'll explore if ChatGPT makes a good personal trainer, rank the top 10 fittest cities in the U.S., deconstruct the Bulgarian split squat, and set goals for fitness success.

TOP 3 MUST READS OF THE WEEK

Can ChatGPT Replace Personal Trainers?

ChatGPT is cutting-edge technology that anyone with a smartphone, tablet, or computer can use.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being incorporated into everyday life and revolutionizing numerous industries, including fitness. Training apps are now using the technology to provide real-time feedback and adjust workouts based on user performance. You can even type prompts into ChatGPT to create a workout program in a matter of seconds.

With this kind of information at our fingertips, it could pose issues in the fitness industry. As fast as the technology is developing, can AI replace personal trainers?

The 10 Fittest Cities in the U.S.

We choose to live in various places to meet our creature comforts in life, such as the bustling city, residing footsteps away from the beach, or embracing a slower pace of life in a small town.

Since the pandemic, there has been a mass exodus from major cities, with an estimated 90,704 Angelinos and almost 271,000 New Yorkers leaving in 2022.

Many are now selecting cities with healthy options like bike-friendly lanes, running paths, and trails with greenery for hiking.

The recently released 2024 ACSM American Fitness Index ranks the top 10 healthiest cities in the United States. Did your city make the list?

6 Expert Tips for Fitness Goal Success

When setting fitness goals, we often face two options: either we're motivated to go above and beyond, or we need coaxing to get moving. Regardless of the group you fall into, we all need a plan to guide us along the way.

Here are 6 expert goal-setting tips for setting and achieving your fitness goals.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

How to Overcome Post-Drinking Sugar Cravings

When many people quit drinking, an unexpected sweet tooth often creeps in, tempting them with candy, chocolate, and all the things.

When people go on hiatus from alcohol, post-drinking sugar cravings often take center stage. The dopamine-induced relaxation experienced with a glass of wine or a few beers is replaced with dark chocolate and a bag of Runtz ease cravings.

For Dry January, these experts explain the science behind why we get a sweet tooth when we stop drinking alcohol and how to avoid overindulging.

15 Foods to Give Your Immune System a Boost

Maintaining a healthy immune system in January is a full-time job with family members, friends, and that guy in front of you at the bank coughing and sneezing. Colds and flu season are here.

Did you know that the key to fighting off viruses and infections is in your kitchen? Read on for a list of 15 foods to boost your immune system.

Refeed Days v. Cheat Meals: What's the Difference?

You may have heard the terms "refeed days" and "cheat meals" associated with bodybuilders and powerlifters. The truth is, the concepts go beyond strength athletes and are incorporated into many popular weight loss diets.

Refeeds offer short breaks that allow a small window of increased carbs (within reason), while aiding weight loss and increasing energy levels after a caloric deficit.

In 2020, Auckland University of Technology conducted a study on physique athletes and found that controlled refeeds and cheat meals did help decrease body fat while maintaining muscle mass.

Uncover the differences between refeeds and cheat meals to determine which best suits your weight loss goals.

How to Properly Do the Bulgarian Split Squat

Bulgarian split squats, also known as split squats, are an excellent exercise for working the quads, hips, and glute muscles. This low-impact squat variation packs a punch, serving as a primary or secondary exercise on leg day.

It's one of those movements that you see performed a lot at the gym, but many people struggle to do them correctly.

From finding a comfortable foot distance away from the bench to positioning your hips, we're going back to basics and deconstructing how to properly do the Bulgarian split squat.