Science is heralded as our modern world’s religion and revealer of unquestionable truths. Scientists are the bishops and priests whose teachings are non-negotiable. Weathermen are our prophets and rain dancers.

But I don’t want to go into all the different areas in which “science” has this power over our thinking right now. I only want to discuss how it applies to training and exercise science.
And before I make my point, I want to give a disclaimer. I am not advocating against using empirical evidence or using the information we have at our disposal ...