8th March 2021 | Exercise |
Today we tackle misconceptions in exercise psychology. We have plenty of examples to pick from – these are often supposedly “common sense” statements, that we accept as fact without reflection. Some of these misconceptions are timeless. You’ve probably...
3rd February 2021 | Exercise, Fitness Industry |
The gym used to be a place for men. Big men, lifting weights, in a sweaty, poorly ventilated, dirty basement. There were rarely even personal trainers there to give advice, let alone any women training. There is still a place for this kind of gym for anyone that wants...
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...
26th November 2020 | Exercise |
Today we discuss one of the most enduring misconceptions about exercise – the idea that children lifting weights will have their growth stunted. You might have been told this when you were a child. Maybe you told this to someone else. You probably passed this idea...
11th October 2020 | Fitness Industry, Nutrition |
We are bombarded with information about training supplements these days, from trainers, gyms, and advertising. And supplements are easily accessible. Trainers sell them as a side business. Gyms sell them behind the counter, or in vending machines. There is a...
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