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Should I be wearing a weightlifting belt? If you squat and deadlift regularly (which you should!), then the answer to the question above is a big YES. A weightlifting belt is designed for just about anyone who aims to squat or deadlift as much as they possibly can. (Image credits: bodybuilding.com) A weightlifting belt is designed for just about anyone who aims to squat or deadlift as much as they possibly can. Who shouldn't wear a belt is a longer answer. You shouldn't use a belt if you: Don't use a belt if you find it hinders your movement. If a belt affects how deep you can catch a clean or snatch, you'd probably be better served just to build your strength without a belt. In weightlifting, the low man usually wins. Don't use a belt if you have a heart condition or other health condition that could be made worse by the increased blood pressure and intra-abdominal pressure induced by wearing a belt in the first place. Also, please don't wear a belt if yo...

Intense physical activity is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Hitting the gym, running sprints, playing a sport that requires you to actively run (golf and table tennis don't count), swimming, uphill biking - all of these are intense physical activities that do tons for your body. They help keep your hormones in balance, don't let your body accumulate fat, and, provide the heart with a good daily exercise. Read more here. Now, what do you do after you have burnt all those calories and exercised sufficiently? The same thing that you do after you empty your Ferrari's tank - Refuel. Proper nutrition is VERY IMPORTANT if you wish to be able to recover and grow from the physical stress you put on your body. I have highlighted the importance of good nutrition and protein in my posts here. Check it out if you haven't. In this review of  Sinew Nutrition Raw Whey Protein Concentrate 79%, 3 Kg (Unflavoured) I will talk about my experience of using this...