Everyday Learning

In the fitness and nutrition field it's vital that you continue to educate so science doesn't pass you by. New research is reviewed and released almost every day that can have a lasting affect on your programming, so where do you go to keep up?

I link to many of my favorite sources on the sidebar, but there are a few that haven't made it up yet. Here's a short list of some that I've found educational:

The Fitcast : http://thefitcast.com/
I've been able to listen to snippets of their podcasts on my short drive to work, and the knowledge that Kevin, Leigh, Dr. Fass, and sometimes Tony bring to the table is wonderful. Weekly interviews with top industry professionals brings the listener several different views on varying topics. It's also great that, should I feel the need, I can just drop them a few questions to answer on the next episode. Go ahead and subscribe to the podcast through iTunes and see what it's all about. They each have their own blogs that I've found to be very informative. Links are here: http://kevinlarrabee.com/; http://www.tonygentilcore.com/; http://www.leighpeele.com/; and http://jonathanfass.blogspot.com/.

Eric Cressey : http://ericcressey.com/ and http://www.cresseyperformance.com/
After reading Maximum Strength I was sold on this guy's expertise. Several articles he posted on T-Muscle only served to confirm his standing as one of the top professionals in the field. He's done a number of products on assessments, corrective strategies, programming, and shoulder health that you can check out on his website. They are all very well done. I also chronicled my trip to Cressey Performance here and here.

Alan Aragon : http://www.alanaragonblog.com/
Ever since I first happened upon Alan's stuff, I've been blown away by his stubborn ethical stance on nutrition. Not stubborn in that I think he should change it, but stubborn in a sense that just about every nutrition "expert" you meet is attached to some supplement or product out there. Alan is a no-b.s. kind of guy, and he comes across as such in his writing and interviews (there are a few on the Fitcast you should check out). He just recently began blogging, so there isn't much content currently available, but his name can be found in many places. Research reviews, Men's Health, and on various podcasts and articles across the internet. There is a 3-part series on his development that is both entertaining and educational that anyone who's interested in moving into a fitness or nutrition-related field should read.

I'm going to cut the list short there, but know that there are many other names out there that I haven't thanked for their constant blogging, interviewing, and information-gathering that have contributed to my knowledge. As for my blogging, I think I'm going to try to hold myself to a once-a-week posting that will both help me to keep this blog current and encourage myself to provide meaningful information each week. Look for the next post next Tuesday or Wednesday!