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Gender differences in responsiveness to resistance training
January 14, 2019There is large variability in individual responsiveness to resistance training. Understanding gender differences, or lack thereof, is useful for managing training…
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Science or “Science”? 6 Criteria of Good Fitness Information – Do you use all of these?
January 3, 2019You know that scene from Star Wars where they’re stuck in the trash compactor, the walls are closing in on them…
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Is fruit too sugary? A literature review
December 28, 2018There seems to be widespread concern that fruit should be avoided due to it’s sugar content. “That’s just like eating a…
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Is Breakfast Really Important? A Review of the Literature
November 16, 2018“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” says everyone and their dog with confidence. But is it, and if…
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Faux-cial Media: A Literature Review/Constructive Rant
October 16, 2018Social media seems to be yielding a fair and increasing amount of criticism as of late, and many platforms and tech…
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Do You Even Meditate, Bro? A Review of the Literature on Meditation
October 8, 2018Meditation, now a billion dollar industry, seems to be one of those things that everyone agrees that they should do, but…
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Does age really affect metabolism and training response?
June 18, 2018How age affects training and metabolism You’ve doubtless heard people say “man! when I was young I could eat whatever I…
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What you should know about Intermittent Fasting: a review of the science
June 2, 2018“Intermittent Fasting” refers to a dieting strategy that restricts food intake for extended periods of time at regular intervals. There are…
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“Good” Fat & “Bad” Fat: You’re probably not doing it right
May 25, 2018There’s been a shift lately in the health industry away from villainizing fat. The new favorite bad guy is carbohydrates. We…
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Misconceptions About Yoga: A Review of the Science
May 21, 2018First of all, before anyone puts a hit out on me, let me make it clear that I think yoga is…
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