Fitness content is everywhere—but how do you separate science from sound bites?

In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson shares four expert-backed filters for determining whether fitness information is credible. Learn why flashy confidence is a red flag, why you shouldn’t blindly follow the fittest person in the room, and how real experts lean into scientific nuance—not oversimplified answers.

You’ll learn:
✅ Why conviction isn’t credibility
✅ Why “fit” doesn’t mean “right”
✅ How to recognize when an “expert” is speaking outside their domain
✅ What it really means to be science-based

If you're serious about evidence-based training, this is your filter.
Listen now—and share it with a friend who deserves better advice.

Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the United States. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

For years, we've been told that losing weight is the key to better health. But what if everything you thought you knew about fitness and fatness is wrong? In this episode, Discover Strength CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson unpacks the science behind the Fit and Fat Paradox — revealing why being aerobically fit and strong matters far more than the number on the scale.

You’ll learn:

• Why fitness (VO2 Max and strength) trumps weight as a predictor of mortality
• How healthcare professionals and even fitness experts fall into anti-fat bias
• The surprising role strength training plays in improving both aerobic capacity and longevity
• Why resistance training should be the cornerstone of your exercise routine if you're serious about health

At Discover Strength, we believe busy people don’t have time to waste on exercise that doesn’t work. We deliver 30-minute strength workouts, twice per week, with an expert trainer to help you look and feel your best, in a fraction of the time.

Subscribe, share, and discover why evidence-based resistance training is the new medicine.

Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the United States. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson breaks down three powerful "here and now" techniques to immediately improve the quality of your next strength training workout. From eliminating momentum at the start of each rep, to applying maximum effort with proper intent, and maintaining perfect form regardless of how many reps you did last time—these science-backed strategies will elevate every set. Whether you're an elite athlete or training for longevity, these principles apply to you.

Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the United States. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !