From what sources do you get your Fitness/Dieting info?

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terizius
terizius Posts: 425 Member
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I have always been a scientifically minded person that is motivated by facts and numbers. As such, whenever I have a fitness/dieting question, I usually turn to actual research papers on the subject (I spend a lot of time on PubMet). Out of curiosity, where do you get most of your info? Here's my breakdown:

Research Papers - 55%
Research backed Articles (with sources cited) - 20%
Fitness/Diet Articles (no sources cited) - 15%
Others Personal Experience/Forums/etc - 10%

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  • F00LofaT00K
    F00LofaT00K Posts: 688 Member
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    I google my questions or ask on here then try to verify the answers. I usually end up finding articles that poorly sum up an actual scientific study then I do my best to track down the study they looked at so I can read it myself.
  • millerll
    millerll Posts: 873 Member
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    My go-to online resources are:

    Lyle McDonald (bodyrecomposition.com)
    Alan Aragon
    Steve Troutman (body-improvements.com)
    Graeme Thomas
    Nick Tumminello
    Tom Venuto (burnthefatblog.com)
    Scooby's Workshop

    There are some really knowledgeble people on this site. I can always count on one of them to hit the research papers and get to the truth.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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    Sara and Sidesteel.
  • catfive1
    catfive1 Posts: 529 Member
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    Sara and Sidesteel.

    + 1
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
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    Alan Aragon (AARR -- research review)
    James Krieger (weightology.net, also has a great research review)
    Lyle McDonald
    Eric Helms and the 3dmj team
    Steve Troutman (body-improvements.com)
    Brad Schoenfeld
    Bret Contreras

    and I'm certain I'm probably leaving some people out unintentionally
  • sillyvalentine
    sillyvalentine Posts: 460 Member
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    I sometimes ask people here, but I always double check with my doctor. He didn't go to school for 7 years for nothing.
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,326 Member
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    lyle mcdonalad
    nick tumminello
    alwyn cosgrove
    mark rippetoe
  • Mitzigan94
    Mitzigan94 Posts: 393 Member
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    google only.
  • GingerLolita
    GingerLolita Posts: 738 Member
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    Usually secondary sources, but I really only trust the ones that cite their primary sources.
  • 1ZenGirl
    1ZenGirl Posts: 432 Member
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    Steve Troutman (body-improvements.com) >>>He's my new trainer I totally trust him
    Sara and Sidesteel
  • shred_me_up
    shred_me_up Posts: 267 Member
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    I like this site:

    http://en.fitforlife.fr/
  • waytobeduck
    waytobeduck Posts: 82
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    I have always been a scientifically minded person that is motivated by facts and numbers. As such, whenever I have a fitness/dieting question, I usually turn to actual research papers on the subject (I spend a lot of time on PubMet). Out of curiosity, where do you get most of your info? Here's my breakdown:

    Research Papers - 55%
    Research backed Articles (with sources cited) - 20%
    Fitness/Diet Articles (no sources cited) - 15%
    Others Personal Experience/Forums/etc - 10%

    i only read credible sources of information, like research papers, because I like pretending people's opinions, experiences, or 2ndary resources are not valid at all...
  • avocadoshaped
    avocadoshaped Posts: 35 Member
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    PubMed
  • besaro
    besaro Posts: 1,858 Member
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    urban dictionary

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