22nd December 2021 | Critical Thinking |
The scientists are wrong, and you know it. And in the face of overwhelming scientific evidence and opinion, you’re prepared to make a stand. Great, I’m here to help. No matter what you trying to uncover, I can help. The global warming hoax, obviously perpetuated by...
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...
24th December 2018 | Critical Thinking, Exercise |
Part of being a good critical thinker is being able to adjust your opinion as evidence changes. And I’d have no business writing these articles if I didn’t practice what I preach! This is a look at the changing evidence on when and how to stretch, and how this effects...
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