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Time-Restricted Eating or Intermittent Fasting Linked to 91% Higher Deaths

May 05 2024

This recent paper was all over the news for showing a shocking link of 91% increase in heart disease-related deaths.

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My Thoughts on the Controversial Cochrane Mask Study

May 01 2023

The recent Cochrane study on masks was one of the most controversial studies. Here are my views on this important study.

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Is This The Magic Weight Loss Pill?

August 08 2022

There has been number of weight loss drugs in the market. But this recent pill has surprised a lot of obesity experts, in a good way.

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Should I Take Omega 3 or Fish Oil for Heart Health?

February 04 2022

One of the most talked about benefits of omega-3 supplements is for your heart. But is there any benefit? Let’s look a closer look.

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Can fish oil supplementation cause depression?

January 12 2022

Here is my review of the recent controversial JAMA study on fish oil or omega-3 and depression. If you are taking fish oils, read this.

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5 Simple Rules for Good Research

December 30 2021

Here are 5 simple rules for great research. A must read for research enthusiasts and early career researchers.

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Can we ‘train the brain’ to treat chronic low back pain?

October 19 2021

Let’s take a look at this recent landmark study in JAMA that showed some ground breaking results.

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Generation 100 study - Can higher intensity exercise lower deaths in older adults?

December 25 2020

This recent study is the largest and longest exercise trial in older adults. So can exercise lower mortality?

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Book Review - Pandora’s Lab: Seven Stories of Science Gone Wrong

October 12 2020

Here is a short review of the book “Pandora’s Lab: Seven Stories of Science Gone Wrong” by Paul Offit

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4 Things I didn’t Know About Scientific Studies

June 28 2020

Here are 4 things I didn’t know about scientific studies that you should know about.

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Is Interval Training the Magic Bullet for Fat Loss?

August 08 2019

This was a recent study that made some headlines looking at the optimal mode of exercise to lose fat. If you think you need to lose some fat, check this out.

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Should You Eat Eggs or Not?

May 16 2019

This recent study on eggs and mortality was published in JAMA and was all over the news and social media for a few weeks. Here is an evidence-based approach to the question.

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Do Training Masks Improve Performance?

February 02 2019

Do these training masks work to improve performance as claimed? Are there any studies looking at these?

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Is high frequency better than low frequency to improve muscle and strength in trained lifters?

December 14 2018

Is 6 days/week better than 3 days/week to increase muscle and strength in trained lifters?

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American College of Sports Medicine 2018 Conference Review Part 1

June 23 2018

ACSM conference is the largest conference in the exercise and sports medicine area. Here is my review of the recently held annual conference.

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International Frailty and Sarcopenia Conference 2018 Review

April 01 2018

Here is my review of the International Sarcopenia Conference held in Miami beach on March 1-3, 2018.

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Can you Cure Diabetes?

December 21 2017

A short post on an amazing study showing some incredible results recently published in The Lancet - one of the leading medical journals.

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What is Sarcopenia (or muscle loss) and how to diagnose sarcopenia?

November 27 2017

Sarcopenia affects everyone, and it can lead to serious consequences. Learn about sarcopenia and the latest criteria to identify sarcopenia.

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Cardiorespiratory Fitness: The Key to a Longer Life

July 09 2017

If you ever thought about living longer, then this article is for you.

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Miscellaneous Thoughts - A Gene to Drug, Rippetoe on running, and March for Science

May 30 2017

Here are a few topics that I have come across recently and my thoughts/comments.

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Evidence-Based Practice in Exercise & Nutrition: Common Misconceptions and Criticisms

March 03 2017

In this article, myself and Brad Schoenfeld will address some of the common misconceptions and criticisms of EBP in nutrition and fitness.

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What is a P Value?

December 31 2016

P value is the most important value in research, yet most folks don’t get it.If you are interested in research or read studies, you should know about this p-value.

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How to Check the Quality of a Research Article

November 25 2016

This is one of the most important aspects of a research study, yet the most overlooked or ignored aspect by both researchers and readers.

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Over 50? Start Power Training

August 25 2016

What is power training? And why should you do power training if you are over 50.

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Can exercise prevent the decline in physical function in older adults?

May 25 2015

If you are a personal trainer or over 50, you should read about this recent exercise trial in older adults to prevent disability. So read on:

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Are low reps or high reps better for muscle growth in trained lifters?

October 01 2014

If you are a trained lifter, which repetition range is better for muscle growth? This was the question asked by a recent study.

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What should fitness professionals understand about pain and injury?

January 08 2014

If you are a fitness professional, this is one of the most important articles you will ever read in your life about pain and injury.

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Studies are conflicting so I don’t believe in scientific studies

October 11 2013

The is one of the most common arguments against an evidence based approach or scientific approach.. What is wrong with this argument.

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Becoming a Supple Leopard by Kelly Starrett: Book Review

August 17 2013

Becoming a Supple Leopard: Here is my review of the the national best seller, “Becoming a Supple Leopard” by Kelly Starrett

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Is it Better to be Overweight?

July 06 2013

Should you be overweight, normal, or obese to live longer? This was the subject of a recent study that created quite a lot of stir among researchers and the media.

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Muscle Memory Solved

March 17 2013

‘Muscle memory’ has always been a mystery. But now it seems like we finally have an answer.

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Why should older people do power training?

February 26 2013

We know that as you get older strength training becomes critical, but it seems like power training maybe even more important.

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What the heck is Post Activation Potentiation or PAP?

December 26 2012

What is post- activation potentiation? What factors affect it? And does it even help?

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All I care about are results and not evidence or science

October 21 2012

This is one of the most common arguments against science or an evidence-based approach. How true or how wrong is this statement?

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Are Deep Squats Bad for your Knees?

June 19 2012

Are deep squats safe or unsafe?

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Does Foam Rolling Work?

May 27 2012

Does foam rolling work as it is claimed? What does the recent foam rolling study say?

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How to be Happy in Life: A Scientific Approach

May 15 2012

There are plenty of tips and recommendations to be happy. But what does the science say?

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Growth Hormone Supplements Work for Bodybuilding?

May 04 2012

Do growth hormone supplements really increase muscle or help in bodybuilding? Or is this another bodybuilding myth?

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Does Testosterone Supplement Tribulus work?

April 23 2012

Does natural testoterone supplement tribulus terrestris work in increasing muscle and strength?

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Jeff Rodriguez - The Frank Zane of Natural Bodybuilding

April 17 2012

Check out the interview with Jeff Rodriguez. Jeff is rightly called the ‘Frank Zane’ of natural bodybuilding.

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Prevent Cancer in 8 Simple Steps

April 07 2012

Here are the current scientific recommendations to prevent cancer. A must read for everyone who wants to love longer.

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A New Equation to Calculate the Calories Required to Lose Weight

March 26 2012

Here is a new equation to calculate calories required to lose a certain weight more accurately than it was ever possible.

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Should you eat protein every 2-3 hours for muscle growth?

March 15 2012

How often should you eat protein for muscle? It is said that you have to eat every 2-3 hours. What does the science say?

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Why We Need an Evidence-Based Approach in the Fitness Field

February 13 2012

This article is probably the most important article I ever wrote. If you ever wondered why all this talk about science and evidence. read this.

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The Cause of Obesity - Part 3

January 29 2012

In this last part, I will be replying to some of the most common questions and comments people had about the first two articles.

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The Cause of Obesity - Part 2

January 14 2012

In the second part, I reply to the important question “If it is largely genes, why is there an obesity epidemic?”

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The Cause of Obesity

December 23 2011

Are obese people fat because they are lazy or because of their life style or their genes?

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Is Exercise the Magic Pill?

December 04 2011

If you think exercise is only good for looking good and getting a six pack, you better read this.

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Why is it Hard to Maintain Your Lost Weight?

November 27 2011

This was a recent study which showed why people who lose weight find it really hard to maintain the weight loss.

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ACE Fitness Conference 2011 Review

November 13 2011

Here is my short review of the American Council of Exercise (ACE Fitness) conference 2011 held in San Deigo.

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Can Circuit Training Increase Strength and Muscle?

October 30 2011

Circuit weight training takes less time compared to traditional weight training, but can it increase strength and muscle similar to a traditional routine?

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Braden Sowle - Natural Bodybuilder Interview

October 19 2011

Here is an interview with Braden Sowle – a young, upcoming natural bodybuilder.

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Do Power Balance Bracelets or Bands Work?

October 10 2011

Do power balance bracelets work in increasing strength, power and performance as they claim to?

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The Hallmarks of Cancer

October 02 2011

Cancer is one of the most deadliiest diseases known to us. Here we will take a look at one of the the most cited papers in the field of cancer.

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Can Participating in Sports Make You Better at Everyday Tasks?

September 25 2011

Can participating in sports make you better at everyday tasks? This was an interesting study which looked at answering this question.

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Understanding & Treating Pain in 5 minutes

September 05 2011

Here is a cool video about what pain is and how to manage pain in less than 5 minutes.

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The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss Review

September 04 2011

In this New York best seller, Tim Ferriss claims that he gained 34lbs of muscle in 4 weeks. Here is what I think

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Hypothesis Testing & the Casey Anthony Trial

August 14 2011

Hypothesis testing is one of the most important concepts in scientific studies. How is Casey Anthony’s trial and hypothesis testing in science related? Read on.

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NSCA National Conference 2011 Review - Part 2

August 01 2011

The National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) 2011 National Conference was held in Las Vegas at the Paris Hotel. Here is the second part of my liittle review

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NSCA National Conference 2011 Review - Part 1

July 24 2011

The National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) 2011 National Conference was held in Las Vegas at the Paris Hotel. Here is my liittle review

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How To Read a Study - The Pyramid of Outcomes

July 16 2011

The outcome measured in a study is probably the most important aspect of a study. So which outcomes are the most beneficial according to the pyramid?

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Should I Take a Wide Grip or Close Grip for Lat Pulldowns?

July 02 2011

Which grip is the optimal for developing your lat muscles? If you have thought about this before, then read the article.

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The Fall of the Greatest Theory of Muscle Growth - Part 2

May 22 2011

A recent study concludes that acute increase in hormones can help increase muscle growth and strength. Does it?

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Pain Is In Your Brain

May 18 2011

Pain is in your brain. If you are still not convinced, check this out.

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The Biggest Loser Show Review

May 14 2011

The Biggest Loser show is a weight-loss contest show which has become extremely popular all over the world.What can we learn from this show about weight loss?

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The ‘Train Low, Compete High’ Protocol for Endurance Training

April 30 2011

This is a revolutionary concept in endurance training which might change the way we train forever.

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Scans for Low Back Pain: Good or Bad

April 19 2011

This is such a relevant post because almost all of us will have some low back pain in our life.

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NSCA Personal Trainer’s Conference 2011 Part 2

April 17 2011

Here is the Part 2 of my review of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Personal Trainer’s conference review.

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NSCA Personal Trainer’s Conference 2011

April 09 2011

Here is the Part 1 of my review of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Personal Trainer’s conference review.

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A Revolution in the Understanding of Pain and Treatment of Pain

March 29 2011

This is an article I wrote for another website. This is will change the way you look at your pain forever!

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Detox Diets and Cleansing Diets: Do They Work?

March 14 2011

Detox and cleansing diets claims to work by getting rid of toxins in your body.Do we really need to detox once in a while?

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What is Autoregulatory Training?

March 09 2011

What is autoregulatory training? Is it the same as instinctive training and how can you apply it?

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No Arms, No Legs? No Worries

March 05 2011

If you think you are weak, fat, skinny, ugly, unfortunate, and all the negative things you can think about you and your life, this short video is just for you.

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How To Make Fitness Goals and Achieve Them

March 01 2011

Do you make fitness or weight loss goals. Most people do it the wrong way. So what is the right way of making fitness goals & achieving them?

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What is the Placebo Effect?

February 23 2011

We all heard about the placebo effect. Here is a nice little video explaining what it is and what it can do for you.

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Does Nitric Oxide (NO) Supplements work?

February 08 2011

Nitric oxide supplements are extremely popular pre-workout supplements. But does it work?

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Does the Shake Weight Work?

January 31 2011

The shake weight ads seems to be everywhere these days. Does it work and does it have any risks?

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Functional Movement Screen: Is it Really a Screen?

January 21 2011

Functional Movement screen is a very popular movement screen used to predict injuries.So can FMS be really called as a screen?

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What are your chances of getting cancer?

January 09 2011

Cancer is pretty common these days.So what are the chances of you getting cancer?

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Does It Work?

January 01 2011

The most common question I get being in this field is “Does it work?”. So what is wrong with this question?

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Is Muscle Soreness A Reliable Indicator of Muscle Growth?

December 28 2010

Most folks think muscle soreness is a good indicator of muscle growth. Or is it?

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Carbs Not Required for Your Workout Protein Shake

December 20 2010

Do you use waxy maize, dextrose, maltodextrin or just plain oats for your post workout shake?. This new study directly questions the needs for carbs in your post workout shake.

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Are Low Reps Ideal for Strength?

December 14 2010

Low reps are considered ideal for strength. Or is it?

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How to Build and Stretch your Calf Muscle?

December 05 2010

Is seated calf raises the best exercise for calf muscles? Is straight leg stretch or bent knee stretch best for stretching the calf muscles?

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Can Vitamin C Prevent and Treat Common Cold?

November 28 2010

This has been an age old topic. Let’s see what the recent 2010 review tells us if we should spent money on vitamin c or not.

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Evidence-Based Approach to Fitness/Sports Performance

November 21 2010

Anyone and everyone interested in sports performance or fitness should know the definition of an evidence-based approach. Most people don’t.

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Can Eccentric Training Increase Muscle & Strength?

November 06 2010

Eccentrics are known to increase muscle mass & strength. But what does the studies show?

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What is Wrong with Testimonials and Results?

October 20 2010

Every trainer and fitness website has a testimonial page with a lot of impressive before and after pictures. But what is blatantly wrong with these testimonials and results?

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Does Glucosamine Chondroitin Help knee and Joint Pain Due to Osteoarthritis?

October 09 2010

This is one of the popular supplement for joint pain and I have had so many ask about it. The recent study finally shed some light about this supplement.

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