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Dec 11, 20232 min read
What is the Best Time of the Day to Exercise?
A recent review of 22 studies helps answer the question
Nov 30, 20232 min read
Comparing Moderate and Vigorous Exercise for Longevity
A recent study explains the benefits of each
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Does Exercise Reduce Visceral Fat?
This study challenges the narrative that body mass index (BMI) alone should be used as a marker to assess risk for cardiometabolic disease.
Jun 1, 20231 min read
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.
Mar 31, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20231 min read
Is RPE an Effective Tool for Measuring Fatigue?
A recent study examined the validity of using RPE to assess muscle fatigue
Mar 17, 20231 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
How Much Exercise is Needed for Hypertrpophy?
A recent systematic review analyzed training programs with different rep schemes and training frequencies
Mar 10, 20232 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
What is the Right Dose of Exercise in Physical Therapy?
A recent perspective assesses blending rehabilitation with strength and conditioning principles.
Mar 2, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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
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