fitness industry

Beware of Snake Oil Salesmen (Especially Ones With Science)

When you read that a study supports someone’s product just ask yourself, "What is gained from that support?" The fitness world is filled with snake oil salesman, many of them back by "science."

Oog Make Fire, Man Make Fitness Cults

People act as if fitness gurus have invented fire, as if they know something no one else knows. But fire is fire and the body is the body. Experiment with both as you will, as man always has.

Sunday Seven: The Week's 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 35

Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week's hot topics: kids and sugar, functional fitness, breakfast, and more!

The Top 5 Stupidest Fitness Ideas in the History of the Universe

I would love to tell you that we shouldn't sit around making fun of these people, but today is not that day. Today’s case in point is a few moronic fitness devices and trends. Let the games begin.

Confessions of a Box Hopper: My Love Affair With Burpees and Box Jumps

Initially I thought CrossFit was some kind of elite fitness cult where you had to get a tattoo to belong. Little did I know I would fall in love with burpees and box jumps.

Jack of All Trades: 9 Articles By Nick Horton

Musician, mathematician, Zen meditator, and Olympic weightlifting coach - What doesn't this guy do? Don't miss these 9 articles by writer Nick Horton!

Featured Coach: Dan John, Part 1 - The State of the Fitness Union

When it comes to stories, Dan John is in no short supply. Read on to hear how he began his journey in fitness, his 2 pieces of advice for coaches, and what he thinks of the current fitness industry.

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