broscience

English

Etymology

From bro +‎ science.

Pronunciation

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Noun

broscience (uncountable)

1. (slang) Any pseudoscientific claim on behalf of fitness goals derived from bodybuilding experience.
   • 2012, Michael Matthews, 12 Health & Fitness Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making‎^[1], Oculus Publishers, →ISBN:

     Broscience is the predominant brand of reasoning used by amateur bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts where the anecdotal stories of people who really have no idea what's going on inside their bodies takes precedence over credible scientific research.

   • 2017, Michael Roussell, The MetaShred Diet: Your 28-Day Rapid Fat-Loss Plan‎^[2], Rodale Books, →ISBN:

     This brings us to more work by Dr. Leidy, who put this meal frequency/satiety broscience to the test to see if eating more actually does make you less hungry during the day.

Derived terms

• broscientist

Further reading

• RationalWiki