Bridging the Gap: New Research Reveals that Most Fitness Pros Don’t Know the Science

In this powerful solo episode, Discover Strength CEO and Exercise Physiologist Luke Carlson unpacks a newly published review paper in the journal Physical Education and Sports, Studies and Research titled “A Critical Analysis of the Disconnection Between Science and Practice in Weight Training.”

Drawing from a systematic review of 47 studies, Luke reveals a troubling truth: most fitness professionals, physical therapists, and even coaches lack up-to-date knowledge on resistance training, perpetuating myths and misinformation.

You’ll learn:

• Why the life-changing benefits of resistance training—cardiometabolic health, reduced mortality, injury prevention, improved mental health—are still under-communicated.
• How social media and industry culture drive misinformation about what actually works.
• Why Discover Strength exists: to lead a movement in evidence-based resistance training.

Luke shares personal reflections on his early passion for science and the founding purpose of Discover Strength—to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world fitness practice.

This episode will challenge you to think more critically, become a smarter fitness consumer, and help spread the truth about what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to exercise.

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