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> Bloggers select small sized, underpowered studies to support their 'bro science' theories There's simply no money for large, high-powered studies. We have to

> Bloggers select small sized, underpowered studies to support their 'bro science' theories There's simply no money for large, high-powered studies. We have to rely on what observations are actually possible. However the quality of studies, especially in terms of study design, is steadily improving. > it's hard to differentiate what information applies to natural bodybuilding Actually, a lot of the worst studies are done with novice trainees. All we've learnt from those is that pretty much any stimulus works on someone who hasn't trained before. Studies involving subjects using anabolic and androgenic steroids typically control for that.

gaius 10y ago
There's simply no money for large, high-powered studies. Yes there is, the deepest pockets of all are very, very interested in fitness: the military. You can download the Navy SEAL physical training guide for free! http://www.sealswcc.com/navy-seal-naval-special-warfare-physical-training-guide.html http://www.sealswcc.com/navy-seal-naval-special-warfare-phys... http://www.sealswcc.com/navy-seal-what-are-chances-hell-week-success.html http://www.sealswcc.com/navy-seal-what-are-chances-hell-week... "A three year Naval Special Warfare study comprised of thousands of SEAL candidates has identified the speeds, distances and reps that correspond to success at BUD/S. The graphs in the predictive model show the boundaries of smart training to maximize your odds of success without increasing your risk of injury."
- jacques_chester 10y ago
  The study appears to show that cardiovascular adaptation dominates the outcomes once you get over a fairly moderate strength level. You don't need a 500lb deadlift to lift a machine gun -- or swim with a 50lb pack. I'm talking about hypertrophy, which is the purpose of the post here. There's not much money for "hi we'd like to research how to make healthy adults as big as possible, thanks".

gaius 10y ago

There's simply no money for large, high-powered studies. Yes there is, the deepest pockets of all are very, very interested in fitness: the military. You can download the Navy SEAL physical training guide for free! http://www.sealswcc.com/navy-seal-naval-special-warfare-physical-training-guide.html http://www.sealswcc.com/navy-seal-naval-special-warfare-phys... http://www.sealswcc.com/navy-seal-what-are-chances-hell-week-success.html http://www.sealswcc.com/navy-seal-what-are-chances-hell-week... "A three year Naval Special Warfare study comprised of thousands of SEAL candidates has identified the speeds, distances and reps that correspond to success at BUD/S. The graphs in the predictive model show the boundaries of smart training to maximize your odds of success without increasing your risk of injury."

jacques_chester 10y ago
The study appears to show that cardiovascular adaptation dominates the outcomes once you get over a fairly moderate strength level. You don't need a 500lb deadlift to lift a machine gun -- or swim with a 50lb pack. I'm talking about hypertrophy, which is the purpose of the post here. There's not much money for "hi we'd like to research how to make healthy adults as big as possible, thanks".