With the internet providing access to so many health experts and talking heads, we often get asked ‘who can be trusted, to watch or follow online, even to enjoy?’ The answer is not always obvious, as those in the media spotlight have their own area of expertise, biases, even their own unique style of presentation.
Whether you are part of our Singapore or global community, in this series of posts we present some of the key online health leaders whose media channels we enjoy.
Meet Alan Aragon MSc; top sports nutrition researcher and educator.
A small disclaimer, we do not necessarily endorse or agree everything that our featured personalities nor their guests might say, but we do enjoy the general direction that they take. Please talk to your doctor, or medical practitioner most familiar with your medical history, before implementing any changes in diet, exercise or lifestyle, especially if you are under treatment.
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Alan Aragon / Sports Nutrition
Alan Aragon boasts over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, holding Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Nutrition with top honours. As a respected nutrition researcher educator, he provides continuing education for the Commission on Dietetic Registration and National Strength & Conditioning Association.
Alan's expertise extends to designing programs for a diverse sports clientele, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Kings and Mighty Ducks. He serves as a contributing editor for Men’s Health magazine while authoring the acclaimed book "Girth Control."
Additionally, his contributions to scientific literature include co-authoring the most-viewed article in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and leading the ISSN Position Stand on Diets & Body Composition. See selected studies at bottom of page, often working as part of a team with Brad Schoenfeld PhD.
Alan's commitment to evidence-based information is evident in his monthly research review, which offers practical insights into nutrition, training, and supplementation, cementing his status as a pivotal figure in the fitness industry.
Aragon does not have his own YouTube channel. Enjoy this interview with Simon Hill.
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Recommended Introductions
If you want to learn about strength training and sports performance, you might find Dr Layne Norton, Dr Andy Galpin or Brad Shoenfeld PhD to be of interest. For female specific exercise and physiology, meet Dr Stacy Sims.
For general health and wellbeing, meet Dr. Rangan Chartterjee.
Get moving with running Coach Parry, get mobile and improve your functional fitness Adam Sinicki and Ryan Hurst.
Dr Gil Carvalho provides easy to understand explanations of the science behind diet and nutrition studies, often cutting through misinformation.
Related Studies
Zare R, Devrim-Lanpir A, Guazzotti S, Ali Redha A, Prokopidis K, Spadaccini D, Cannataro R, Cione E, Henselmans M, Aragon AA. Effect of Soy Protein Supplementation on Muscle Adaptations, Metabolic and Antioxidant Status, Hormonal Response, and Exercise Performance of Active Individuals and Athletes: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials. Sports Med. 2023 Dec;53(12):2417-2446. doi: 10.1007/s40279-023-01899-w. Epub 2023 Aug 21. PMID: 37603200; PMCID: PMC10687132.
Aragon AA, Tipton KD, Schoenfeld BJ. Age-related muscle anabolic resistance: inevitable or preventable? Nutr Rev. 2023 Mar 10;81(4):441-454. doi: 10.1093/nutrit/nuac062. PMID: 36018750.
Burke R, Piñero A, Coleman M, Mohan A, Sapuppo M, Augustin F, Aragon AA, Candow DG, Forbes SC, Swinton P, Schoenfeld BJ. The Effects of Creatine Supplementation Combined with Resistance Training on Regional Measures of Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. Nutrients. 2023 Apr 28;15(9):2116. doi: 10.3390/nu15092116. PMID: 37432300; PMCID: PMC10180745.
Aragon AA, Schoenfeld BJ. Does Timing Matter? A Narrative Review of Intermittent Fasting Variants and Their Effects on Bodyweight and Body Composition. Nutrients. 2022 Nov 25;14(23):5022. doi: 10.3390/nu14235022. PMID: 36501050; PMCID: PMC9736182.
Ruiz-Castellano C, Espinar S, Contreras C, Mata F, Aragon AA, Martínez-Sanz JM. Achieving an Optimal Fat Loss Phase in Resistance-Trained Athletes: A Narrative Review. Nutrients. 2021 Sep 18;13(9):3255. doi: 10.3390/nu13093255. PMID: 34579132; PMCID: PMC8471721.