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Beware the Social Media Fitness Influencer: Why It’s Vital to Approach with Caution In the digital age, with the ascendancy of social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, fitness influencers have risen to prominence. With their impressive physiques, charisma, and often motivational content, they naturally garner millions of followers. However, while many might be...
One of the most common misconceptions in the fitness world is the idea that consuming a surplus of calories will inherently lead to muscle hypertrophy. Yet, while a well-structured diet certainly plays a crucial role in muscular development, excessive calorie consumption is not necessarily the panacea for growth. A nuanced understanding of nutrition, training, and...
Calories In, Calories Out No More In our quest for optimal health and wellness, we often find ourselves caught in the age-old “calories in, calories out” mantra. While calories – the measure of energy a food or drink provides – are indeed a fundamental aspect of nutrition, they do not paint the whole picture. This...
Emotional eating is a term that has become almost synonymous with stress, sadness, and even joy. The comforting embrace of a bowl of ice cream after a breakup or a plateful of fries during a stressful day might be experiences many can relate to. But what really drives us to seek solace in food during...
In the fitness community, there’s an underappreciated theory that’s been cause for much debate – the concept of muscle confusion. Often dismissed as mere bro-science, some argue that it’s a misunderstood, yet valid perspective that is often sidelined by science. This article seeks to explore muscle confusion from a bro-science viewpoint, and argues that it...
Muscle confusion is a concept that has gained widespread popularity within the fitness community over the past few decades. This theory posits that by frequently changing our workout routines, we can ‘confuse’ our muscles, forcing them to work harder and therefore grow faster. Though appealing in its simplicity, the muscle confusion theory lacks rigorous scientific...
Unraveling the Anabolic Window Click here to check out Mr. Bro Science’s perspective on the Anabolic Window There’s a long-held belief among fitness enthusiasts, particularly in the realm of bodybuilding, that consuming protein immediately after a workout—within what’s known as the “anabolic window”—is crucial for muscle recovery and growth. This idea has been disseminated so...
No Whey: Whole Foods vs Whey Protein We are often bombarded with conflicting information. One of the most debated topics is the comparison between whole foods and whey protein supplements. Bro-science, a term coined for anecdotal evidence often spread in gyms, suggests that whey protein can replace meals and is the key to rapid muscle...
Stretching to avoid Injuries Ever since the early days of physical training, the mantra of “stretch before you exercise to avoid injury” has been echoed in gyms worldwide. But in the realm of “bro-science” – those gym myths handed down from one generation of athletes to the next – does this traditional wisdom hold up...
Fasted Cardio: Separating Facts from Bro Science Fasted cardio is a popular trend in the fitness community, with advocates claiming that performing cardiovascular exercise on an empty stomach leads to increased fat loss compared to exercising in a fed state. Despite its popularity, the scientific evidence supporting the benefits of fasted cardio remains inconsistent and...
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