Episode 9: Skeptical Fitness

 

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Science writer Brian Dunning is the host and producer of the podcast Skeptoid: Critical Analysis of Pop Phenomena (skeptoid.com), applying critical thinking to urban legends and popular pseudoscientific subjects promoted by the mass media. Skeptoid has a weekly audience of 180,000 listeners. Brian is also the author of five books based on the podcast. A computer scientist by trade, Brian uses new media to showcase the rewards of science and critical thinking. He has appeared on numerous radio shows and television documentaries, and also hosts the science video seriesinFact with Brian Dunning (infactvideo.com). He is a member of the National Association of Science Writers, and lives in southern California with his family.

Website: https://skeptoid.com/press/

Referrences:
Carl Sagan's Baloney Detection Kit
PBS on Running

Episode 1: High Weights vs High Reps

Episode 1 Derek -  Local Strong Man and Fitness Fanatic Disclaimer:  Any claims made in this podcast should be researched and address by the  correct professional before applied. Correction:  Calculating lbs. of body fat from the calculated percentage. Weight: 123.4 % body fat: 7.45 123.4*.0745 = ~9.19 lbs. of body fat. Not even close to 70 lbs. Sorry for my over stating. References: Rich Piana's Video: Kali's Video: SciShow (What Happens When You Stop Eating