7th January 2021 | Critical Thinking, Fitness Industry |
We all know someone who has an idea, a misconception, we think is ridiculous. They can be about almost any topic – some that get media attention are ideas like the Earth is flat, people never landed on the Moon, or vaccines cause autism. Some idiots even think there...
4th July 2020 | Critical Thinking |
It’s hard to read research. The language is tough, a lot of specialist knowledge is required, and the statistics are baffling. But often research makes it into the public sphere. The more controversial it is, the more likely you will notice it. And when this happens,...
3rd September 2019 | Critical Thinking, Fitness Industry |
I know, it’s a provocative headline, but it’s right. Personal trainers, along with doctors and other health professionals, have a bias against obesity. And this has been shown in research. And it’s not just professionals. The general public, and even...
10th July 2019 | Critical Thinking, Exercise |
The verdict is in, and it isn’t good: recent research has shown us that only about half of personal trainers use reliable sources of information. For those of us who want to be taken seriously as personal trainers this is concerning. For those of us who want to know...
21st June 2019 | Critical Thinking, Nutrition |
The Dietitians Association of Australia recently announced it would no longer accept corporate sponsors from within the food industry. So I thought this would be a good chance to discuss this type of funding. Is “Big Food” ruining nutrition advice? How...
6th June 2019 | Critical Thinking |
So you’ve decided that the scientists have it wrong! Good for you. It takes a brave person to take a stand against a popular, established opinion. And I’m here to help. I really am. You need to make sure your argument is a good one for people to take you...
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