There is a ridiculous amount of information about training and nutrition available on social media! The following checklist can help when trying to filter what is useful and what is BS:
. ➡️ Is this evidence based or opinion based? It should be justified by data / research. . ➡️ Is this person qualified to give the advice? . ➡️ Why this way and not another way? . ➡️ Keep an open mind . ➡️ Statements on the most optimum methods are usually conditional and may only apply to specific situations. Often the most realistic answer is 'it depends'. . "Imagine if scientists or doctors simply relied on information they had seen on twitter from someone who was not appropriately qualified or professionally thorough; there would be uproar! Yet it is currently acceptable, indeed for some laudable, for sports coaches to implement coaching practices or use information they have sort from illegitimate sources" (Stoszkowski et al. 2020 p.15). . Stoszkowski, John & Macnamara, Aine & Collins, Dave & Hodgkinson, Aran. (2020). "Opinion and Fact, Perspective and Truth": Seeking Truthfulness and Integrity in Coaching and Coach Education. International Sport Coaching Journal. 8. 10.1123/iscj.2020-0023. |
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Canterbury Strength Weightlifting Club
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