What is a Cluster Set? A Complete Guide
In strength training, cluster sets are small sets inside a regular set. We analyze the research behind this uncommon technique.
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Research Limitations – Why Study Results Don’t Always Apply to You
This article is a general introduction to the limitations of fitness and nutrition research. Learn what you can and can’t glean from research and how to apply it to your life.
Does sleep affect weight loss? (Research Review)
Sleep deprivation may make you gain fat and lose muscle mass. Sleep longer to speed up weight loss while preventing muscle loss.
Should You Train to Failure for Muscle and Strength?
Learn when you should use failure training, and if it’s ideal for building muscle mass and strength. Based on a scientific literature review.
Do Ketone Supplements Enhance Performance?
Ketone supplements are said to boost athletic performance, burn fat, and have many other benefits. Sci-Fit has reviewed the scientific literature to examine these claims.
The Fascinating Discoveries We Made in 2018
Understand how Sci-Fit works and how you benefit. Discover recent ketogenic developments. Learn what we are working on in 2019. Meet our collaborators.
How Drop Sets Affect Strength and Hypertrophy
Drop sets are an efficient way to train, but are they better than regular sets for building muscle and strength? Find out in Sci-Fit’s review.
Adhering to the Ketogenic Diet – Is it Easy or Hard? (Research Review)
We analyze ketogenic data to find out if people can stick with the ketogenic diet. We graph ketone levels, carb intake, and do a meta-analysis of dropouts.
Keto Flush – How Body Water and Glycogen Affect Ketogenic Weight Loss
The ketogenic diet is known for causing rapid weight loss. But, it also has dehydrating effects. Dig in as we explain what happens with glycogen, water, and salt. We give recommendations for preventing keto flush.
How the Ketogenic Diet Affects Hunger (Research Review)
Will the ketogenic diet suppress or increase your hunger? How does it compare to other diets? We have reviewed the scientific literature to find out if you will be hungry on keto.