Some have no intention of doing so. They’re up to their necks in exercise and performance science. They are bored with the basics and now they swim in the details. Others? Well, they’re just trying to get into your wallet. Both issues involve how they deliver your information. This is what you need to know:
1 Even experts can be biased.
If a training style excites them, they will find ways to justify it. The smarter they are and the more they know, the easier it will be to find “proof” that they are right.
For example, if someone loves to do more training volume (if it makes them feel good and satisfied), they will have a positive bias toward studies that show volume correlates with gains, and a negative bias toward studies that find it to be. contrary.
2 Some experts just want to appear smarter than they are.
By making things more complex, these people unconsciously tell everyone how smart they are. This is the main objective of many “training theorists”, especially those who did not succeed in the trenches.
3 Some want to confuse you into buying something.
If you are a training expert, selling people programs is your livelihood. (Heck, that’s my livelihood!) To attract more customers and clients, some trainers make training much more complicated and confusing than it needs to be. They are counting on potential clients being overwhelmed and presenting themselves as the only person who understands all the intricacies of training. For a price, they will ease your confusion and do the thinking for you. This is a powerful sales strategy.
4 Experts love to argue.
Unfortunately, most discussing experts actually agree on most things, but fight over the smallest details. It’s a game. It’s a challenge, and it excites them. But it is often confusing and overwhelming for normal people.
5 You have to consider your audience.
When writing an article, posting on Instagram, or making a YouTube video, you need to keep your audience in mind. Many experts only publish material aimed at advanced lifters who love to learn about every little detail that might give them a slight edge. But this is a boon for people who just need some simple guidelines that always work.
With that in mind, let’s look at some simple training guidelines you can take to the bank.
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