Articles by Rosi Sexton
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True or False: A Spotter’s Guide to Bad Science Reporting


I’ve been writing this column for a few years now, and I’ve learned a lot in the process.  Although many of the columns have covered ... Continue reading
True or False: Natural Fruit Sugars Are Better for You Than Refined Sugar


In recent years, sugar has become the latest bogeyman of the healthy eating movement. There’s an increasing amount of evidence that, when consum... Continue reading
True or False: Lifting with a Flexed Spine is Bad for Your Back


We’ve all heard that correct deadlift form involves keeping your back straight. We’ve seen that guy in the gym pulling way too much weight... Continue reading
True or False: Exposure to Cold Weather Can Increase Your Chance of Catching a Cold or Flu


It’s a commonly held belief that being exposed to cold weather (especially with a sudden change in temperature) can make you sick. When I was a ... Continue reading
True or False: Gluten is Bad for Your Health


Gluten is the name given to a class of proteins found in wheat and several other grains. It’s got some bad press in recent years, and in recent ... Continue reading
True or False: Creatine Supplementation Can Improve Your Strength and Sports Performance


Creatine (most often in the form of creatine monohydrate) is a popular sports supplement. It’s been widely available since the 1990s and has bec... Continue reading
True or False: Sprinters are Born, Not Made


This month, we ask why is it that some people seem to be effortlessly fast and explosive, while others struggle to generate the same “pop”... Continue reading
True or False: Protein Shakes Will Improve Your Performance


Sports nutrition is big business. For those of us who invest large amounts of time and energy to improve our PBs by fractions of a percentage point, t... Continue reading
True or False: Exercise Improves Brain Function


Cognitive enhancement has become a popular theme in the self-improvement world. There are lots of claims for various supplements, brain training progr... Continue reading
True or False: Deep Squats Are Bad for Your Knees


Knee health is a frequently discussed topic in the fitness community. There’s a lot of popular advice that gets thrown around about things you s... Continue reading
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