#298: What Does “Evidence-Based” Even Mean?

#298: What Does “Evidence-Based” Even Mean?

From 3D Muscle Journey by 3D Muscle Journey

December 25, 2025 · 1h 11m

About this episode

The hosts discuss the meaning and implications of evidence-based training in fitness coaching.

Brad, Alberto, Jeff, and Brian discuss different types of evidence, where to get them, how to use them, and the problem with relying too much on one type of data. Who do the coaches learn from? When do the coaches go against science-based recommendations? What is the difference between outcome data and mechanistic data? Why do the coaches caution against being “anti bro”? Who are science-based recommendations for? What is the problem with purely science-based lifting? Which types of evidence do the coaches use to program their own and their athletes’ training? The answers to these questions and many more are covered in this episode. Timestamps 0:00- Post-workout anabolic window 3:06- Alberto’s take on evidence-based recommendations and who he learns from 8:52- Jeff’s take on evidence-based recommendations 15:26- Brian’s take on where to get and how to use evidence-based recommendations 23:26- How relying too much on one type of data (including science-based!) can result in less progress 36:07- Who science-based recommendations are for 49:12- There is a lot of room for customization 1:06:52- The different types of evidence 3D Muscle Journey uses Selected Links From This Episode…

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Hosts: Brad, Alberto, Jeff, Brian

Topics covered

  • evidence-based training
  • coaching
  • data analysis
  • fitness recommendations
  • program customization

Keywords

  • types of evidence
  • science-based recommendations
  • mechanistic data
  • outcome data
  • anti bro
  • customization
  • training programming

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