Andy Peloquin
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Is Social Media Culture Breeding Intelligence Ignorance?
There is so much information on every aspect of fitness at our fingertips but that may not mean much if it doesn't get through. → Read More
Meta-Analysis Reveals: Even Science Doesn't Truly Escape Bias
Many things are based on opinion or belief—from religion to politics to daily habits to relationships. However, science is the one thing that should escape any form of bias. → Read More
Timing Carb Intake to Maximize Body Composition and Performance
Eating at the right times will give your body the fuel required to push through a challenging workout, activate fatty acids for energy burning, and promote muscle growth. → Read More
How Those Instagram #fit Selfies May Unmask Depression
Researchers analyzed statistical features from close to 44,000 photographs on Instagram, using algorithmic face detection, color analysis, and metadata components. → Read More
Study Says Women Beat Men on Stamina and Muscular Endurance
While men were faster and more powerful at first, they became more exhausted much faster than the women. → Read More
Would You Workout More, If Somebody Paid You?
Even among people who had just joined a gym and expected to visit regularly, getting paid to exercise did little to make their commitment stick, according to this study. → Read More
Can You Afford the Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet?
It simply promotes the consumption of natural foods: nuts, seeds, legumes, fish, olive oil, fruits, veggies, and whole grains but it can get expensive. → Read More
Sugar and Protein Don't Get Along
Having a sugar-sweetened drink with a high-protein meal may negatively affect energy balance, alter food preferences and cause the body to store more fat. → Read More
Can Your Brain Help You Lift More Weight?
This study suggests that physical strength might stem as much from exercising the nervous system as the muscles it controls. → Read More
The Tau of Concussion Recovery
A newly discovered blood protein may save many athletes from serious brain injury. → Read More
Love Your Workout and It Loves You Right Back
This study says that how you perceive a sport determines how hard it is, and that the placebo effect can help make your activity less strenuous. → Read More
The Best Meals in Life are Shared…Even With Yourself?
But what do you do if you spend most of your mealtimes alone? Would you believe eating in front of a mirror can elevate your mood? → Read More
Twisted Carrots and Dynamite Beets: How Words Change Perceptions
This study looked at how decadent-sounding descriptions can increase vegetable consumption drastically. → Read More
Chest Strap vs Wristband Heart Rate Monitors
A study by the American College of Cardiology compared the accuracy of the two main types of heart rate monitors with interesting results. → Read More
Speed Up Recovery with Compression Socks
Compression garments are the latest "in thing" yet they're also one of the most misunderstood items in the gym bag. → Read More
Social Media is Your Best Diet Buddy Ever
Who would have thought Instagram would be coming to the aid and support of anyone for anything, but it's true, it could help you diet right. → Read More
The Economic Impact of a Little Exercise: Billions and Billions of Dollars
A new study looks at how we could save billions a year in medical costs and lost wages just by getting out kids to do a bit more exercise. → Read More
Cities That Regulate Trans Fats Could Be Saving Lives
People in states where trans fats were restricted had significantly fewer hospitalizations for heart disease. → Read More
What About Designer Diets Based On Genetics?
Why is it that some people prefer salty snacks to sweet, or they can't get enough spicy or sour foods? → Read More
Should You Eat Before Training?
So which is it? Should you eat before training? If so, how much, and how close to working out? → Read More