#exercise-science

The Day I Thought I Needed to Drink a Gallon of Water

The first time I started taking creatine, I received more hydration advice than training advice.

The Liver’s Secret Message to the Brain: How Exercise Seals the Leaky Fortress of Memory

In my two decades of clinical practice — whether I am consulting with families in the Philippines or working with the vibrant international…

The 2026 ACSM Position Stand Is Excellent. Its Summary Failed the Professionals It Serves.

Is aging after 60 about losing muscle - or losing control?

Introduction: Exercise After 60 as Life Support, Not Performance

Cold Exposure and the Female Athlete: What Science Actually Says About Recovery and Hormones

In the world of athletic recovery, there’s a ritual many athletes swear by: ice baths, cold-plunges, cryotherapy sessions. The idea is…

The Easy Miles Paradox: Why Slowing Down Makes You Faster

In 2020, my colleagues and I published a meta-analysis with meta-regression on the training determinants of marathon performance. The study…