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My name is Nick and I am currently doing my PhD in physiology with an emphasis in muscle physiology. Welcome to my exercise science blog. Unlike a lot of fitness blogs out there, this one is unique because it is backed by true science. You will find only articles that have been peer reviewed and published in top tier science journals on this blog. For the fast easy read, just read the bold type. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask me. I am at your disposition for any advice in exercise or just basic physiology. This is not a progress blog to benefit myself but rather to share some of my knowledge and expertise with you that I have gained over my years dedicating my career to exercise science. If I do not know the answer, I will do my best to search through the journals to find it for you. Although I am in biomedical research, I am not a licensed medical professional so please consult a physician before entering any exercise or nutrition program. Questions?

April 13, 2012

I don’t really post a lot of internet links because I’m all about keeping this blog fixated on peer reviewed journal articles but I thought I’d change that starting today (and every Friday hereafter) and give you some good links that I perused throughout the week.

If you wanted more after reading my post on hypertrophy here is a good read from Human Kinetics on bringing up lagging muscles.
Also they provide tips to stimulate muscle growth which really hammer home the key points to hypertrophy.
If you’re looking for jobs in the exercise field, here is a great Twitter account to follow.
Failure before success.
Are you an active couch potato?
This is a good move for athletes looking to build lower body strength and explosive power. Calm down a bit, Todd.
New talk on fluid replacement for runners.
New gym bangers for the metal heads out there.
One for the hip-hop lovers.
If you have time and love to read, you’ll want to check out this 4 part series on the pedestrian walking crisis in the United States.
For all you hockey lovers like me. The Stanley Cup Playoffs begun.
Finally, a lot of people seem to like knowing more personal things about bloggers. While I’m not a fan of the whole Facebook thing, you can follow me if you wish on Twitter where I post random things from my every day life, science, and occasional douche bag mirror shots. Tweet me and let’s have some fun on there, shall we?