Editorial Policy

Our Commitment to Accuracy

Sixpacks.fit is committed to publishing accurate, evidence-based, and transparent fitness and nutrition content. Every article and tool on this site is held to the standards described in this policy.

Content Creation Process

  1. Topic Selection: We choose topics based on user needs, common fitness questions, and gaps in accessible, accurate fitness information online.
  2. Research: Writers conduct a thorough review of published, peer-reviewed research from sources including PubMed, NIH, ACSM, NSCA, and recognized sports science journals. We prioritize meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and position stands from accredited organizations.
  3. Writing: Content is written by credentialed fitness professionals (minimum: CSCS, NASM-CPT, or equivalent certification, plus demonstrated coaching experience). Writers are identified by name on every article they author.
  4. Medical Review: All content making health, nutrition, or medical claims is reviewed by a licensed physician (MD) or Registered Dietitian (RD) before publication. The reviewer's name and credentials appear on the article.
  5. Editorial Review: A second team member reviews each article for clarity, readability, and alignment with our style guide before publication.

Fact-Checking Standards

  • Every claim about human physiology, nutrition, or exercise science must be supported by at least one credible source.
  • Quantitative claims (calories, percentages, timelines) must cite the specific study, formula, or consensus statement they are drawn from.
  • When research is mixed or inconclusive, we present both sides and acknowledge the uncertainty.
  • We do not publish claims based on personal anecdotes unless explicitly labeled as such.
  • We do not publish content promoting unproven supplements, extreme diets, or dangerous training practices.

Citations and Sources

Articles include inline citations with hyperlinks to the original research where possible. A References section at the bottom of each article lists all sources consulted. We prioritize:

  • PubMed-indexed, peer-reviewed journals
  • Position stands from ACSM, NSCA, AND, and IOC
  • Government health agencies (NIH, CDC, WHO)
  • Academic textbooks in exercise science and nutrition

Corrections Policy

If an error is identified in our content — whether by our team or by a reader — we follow this process:

  1. Verify the error against authoritative sources.
  2. Correct the article within 7 business days of verification.
  3. Add a note at the bottom of the article: "Correction: [date] — [brief description of what was corrected]."
  4. If the error was medically significant, we add the correction note at both the top and bottom of the article.

To report an error, email team.sixpacks.fit@gmail.com with the article URL and a description of the issue.

Content Updates

We review and update content on the following schedule:

  • Nutrition and supplement articles: Reviewed every 12 months, as research in these areas evolves rapidly.
  • Exercise and training articles: Reviewed every 18 months.
  • Calculator methodologies: Reviewed when the underlying formula or guideline is updated by its originating body.

Every article displays a "Last Reviewed" date so you know how current the information is.

Advertising and Independence

Sixpacks.fit participates in advertising programs (including Google AdSense). Our editorial team operates independently from our advertising relationships. Advertisers do not influence our content, topic selection, or conclusions. Sponsored content, should we ever publish it, will be explicitly labeled as such.

Reader Feedback

We welcome feedback on our content. If you believe an article is inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete, please contact us at team.sixpacks.fit@gmail.com. We take every report seriously and investigate promptly.

Last updated: July 26, 2026