Preventing Muscle Atrophy and Strength Decline as We Age
In the latest Clinical Gap Podcast episode, I discuss a study that explores how much we atrophy throughout our lifespan.
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- Mar 31
- 1 min
Could Resisted Lumbar Extension Help Patients with Lumbar Radiculopathy and Disk Herniation?
A recent study explored the use of isolated lumbar extension resistance exercises for patients with lumbar radiculopathy and disk herniation
- Mar 30
- 1 min
Which Exercise Can Help People With Chronic Low Back Pain?
A recent systematic review of systematic reviews assessed the effects of various exercise approaches on pain and disability.
- Mar 29
- 2 min
We Often Forget the Strengthening Part of the Physical Activity Guidelines
A recent qualitative study addresses the misunderstanding of the physical activity guidelines.
- Mar 22
- 3 min
What Are the Best Interset Strategies?
A recent study examined current evidence on interset interventions and their effect on acute resistance training performance
- Mar 21
- 2 min
Does More Exercise Reduce Fear of Exercise?
A recent study assessed whether adding a large resistance exercise dose to usual care using a time-contingent approach is beneficial
- Mar 20
- 1 min
Is RPE an Effective Tool for Measuring Fatigue?
A recent study examined the validity of using RPE to assess muscle fatigue
- Mar 17
- 1 min
How Accurate Are We at Predicting Failure When Resistance Training?
A recent recent study investigated the RIR prediction accuracy estimates across multiple studies of differing populations and conditions
- Mar 16
- 2 min
Does the Load Matter For Stimulating Hypertrophy?
A recent study assessed the effect of lifting until failure with low, moderate, and high loads on muscle hypertrophy and muscle strength
- Mar 15
- 2 min
Is Repetition in Reserve a Reliable Strategy for Prescribing Exercise?
A recent study investigated whether RIR can be used as a reliable tool to prescribe load for two commonly used strength exercises
- Mar 14
- 2 min
How Much Exercise is Needed for Hypertrpophy?
A recent systematic review analyzed training programs with different rep schemes and training frequencies
- Mar 10
- 2 min
Exercise is Vital for Glycemic Control
A recent study covers baseline recommendations and goals to help people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.
- Mar 8
- 1 min
Ratings of Perceived Exertion Are Susceptible to Anchors
A recent study assessed two ways of anchoring the upper limit and how they affect perceived effort.
- Mar 3
- 1 min
What is the Right Dose of Exercise in Physical Therapy?
A recent perspective assesses blending rehabilitation with strength and conditioning principles.
- Mar 2
- 1 min
Should You Progress Loads or Reps in the Gym and Clinic?
A recent study compared two protocols: one that progressed resistance only and one that progressed repetitions only.
- Feb 21
- 1 min
How Much Aerobic Exercise Is Needed to Reduce Hypertension?
A recent study assessed the effects of aerobic training with and without progression on blood pressure
- Feb 17
- 2 min
How to Gamify Rehabilitation
There are many options at our disposal with and without technology.
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Does Pain Reduce Peak Force Output?
A recent study compared isometric deadlift strength and muscle excitation in individuals with acute LBP to controls
- Feb 15
- 2 min
Resistance Training Does More than Build Muscle
A review review briefly looks at the multitude of health benefits provided by resistance training.
- Feb 12
- 1 min
Sunday Thoughts: High-Intensity vs. Low-Intensity Training
What can you do to facilitate and promote activity?
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