Nick Tiller, PhD, is a postdoc in exercise physiology and respiratory medicine, at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. In addition to his academic pursuits, he writes about science, health, exercise, critical-thinking, philosophy, and ultra-marathoning, and is an ultra-marathoner and endurance athlete himself. He is the author of "The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science: Confronting Myths of the Health and Fitness Industry".

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-The sports, health, and fitness industry, money and marketing, and the prevalence of unsubstantiated claims

-Examples of hyped-up or straight out snake-oil products in the industry

-How to be a critical thinker and protect yourself from falling prey to false marketing claims

-Understanding critical thinking: Cognitive biases and logical fallacies

-Understanding science: the concepts of scientific consensus, statistical significance, and meaningful effect/effect size

 

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science
• Nick's website
• Balancing the art and the science of endurance training with Susan Sotir, PhD | EP#167
• Science to Practice | EP#109

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