{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/f3fb5c75-b943-4f5d-bd87-27c91611dd24/6787cbd147c04cf0f1e759cf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Spotlight: Can We Trust Experts in Fitness and Health?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6100856531fd81f125b34dac/1736951503699-3189abbc-12c7-49cf-b1d3-7b271b73577c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Can we trust \"experts\" in the fitness and health industry? We put this question under the Spotlight this week, inspired by a combination of Gareth's fell running exploits and virus scare, his quest to replenish carbohydrates after racing, and a fascinating insider Discourse chat about the credibility of the fitness industry. How can fitness, health and sports enthusiasts know who to trust, and can they ever be assured of credible, effective advice from personal trainers and fitness influencers whose intentions may be good, but whose knowledge is not always where it needs to be?</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Show notes</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Join Discourse</strong></p><p><br></p><p>If you fancy a bit of the coaching, sports science and sports news conversations with our amazing members, <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/thescienceofsport\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">consider a small donation to become a Patron of the site,</a> and get access to our Discourse community, where you can join like-minded fans and sports enthusiasts to keep the conversation going.</p>","author_name":"Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch"}