I'm Dan Ogborn, an exercise scientist focused on muscle. I observe + discuss the research behind a healthy existence.

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On my mind #2

Taking a break from science this weekend, here is what’s on my mind right now: Information Obesity: Take responsibility for your media Here’s a video on information over-consumption that...

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Essential Reading #1

I’ve worked with plenty of people over the years who have achieved impressive levels of strength and physique development without ever knowing what a myosin heavy chain is or...

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On my mind #1

I’ve received some good feedback on the Strong Science series, but wanted to create some posts that aren’t necessarily tied to a theme or filled with science. My thought...

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What’s more important?

My family always had dogs, so the concept of dog training wasn’t foreign to me when I got my own, however being a kid at the time I don’t...

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21 Days

Why is 21 the magic number? Do a quick search for anything on habit forming and you’ll find that the ‘experts’ agree that it takes exactly three weeks to...

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Not all actions are equal

I swore when I started this blog and using twitter and Facebook more regularly that I wouldn’t become one of those chronic motivational quote posters. The fitness industry certainly...

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Publicize your learning process

Every fitness professional, exercise scientist and kinesiology student should have a blog. I know this seems contrary to opinions on the more popular fitness blogs, those telling everyone to...

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Going to the dogs

Thanks to a collection of family dogs, only two of my years on this planet have been spent dog-free. Two too many as far as I’m concerned. Four years...

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Cynics, crossfit & continental cleans

I recently downloaded the eBook ‘The Flinch’ by Julien Smith coauthored by Chris Brogan, the newest release from The Domino Project. Started by Seth Godin, The Domino Project is...

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Train first, think later

The internet has shaped many fields, but the fitness industry is one in which it has created a great paradox. The source of many of our health and physical...