It may come as a surprise but recovery from exercise is not scientifically well understood. As often, when understanding is poor, there is an overabundance of theory. And, also, bullshit. (Around 3.800 words, estimated reading time 19 min but only 13 min if you skip asides and footnotes.)
Tag: Bullshit
The Analytic Fitness™ Dictionary – Functional Movement
This entry of the Analytic Fitness™ Dictionary takes a deep dive in the murky waters of functional movement (around 3.600 words, estimated reading time: 17-19 min).
Meet The Newer Avocado – Part II: Analytic Fitness™
In this second post of a series of 3, I use definite descriptions rather than names because I’m not in it for the drama. (Around 1.600 words, estimated reading time: about 8-9 min.)
The Magical 4 Minutes
Tabata™ promises the benefits of 1h of exercise in only 4′. Bullshit, or not?
Can Everybody Benefit From Exercise?
Ain’t that a click-bait title? (Slightly above 1.600 words, estimated reading time: about 8 min.)
The Science and Bullshit of Lifting (II) – Science Basics (2)
There is no general method for telling science and pseudoscience apart, but there is a method for detecting science-based bullshit. (Around 1.500 words, estimated reading time: 8 min.)
The Science and Bullshit of Lifting (I) – Science Basics (1)
‘Bullshit’ is a well-defined philosophical concept so this post is safe for work. (Around 1.500 words, estimated reading time: 8 min.)