Editorial Policy

FitWeightTips is committed to publishing health and fitness content that is accurate, evidence-based, and transparent. This page explains exactly how our editorial process works — from topic selection through publication and ongoing review.

Our Editorial Mission

Our mission is to make evidence-based health and fitness information accessible to everyone. Every article we publish is designed to help readers make informed decisions about their wellbeing — not to sensationalise, mislead, or sell.

We hold ourselves to the following core principles:

• Accuracy first — claims are supported by peer-reviewed research or authoritative health organisations
• No miracle claims — we do not publish content that promises guaranteed results or contradicts medical consensus
• Transparency — we disclose commercial relationships and clearly label opinion vs. fact
• Independence — advertising relationships never influence our editorial recommendations
• Currency — articles are reviewed and updated when new evidence emerges

Who Writes Our Content

All FitWeightTips content is written or reviewed by credentialled professionals with direct expertise in their subject area. Our contributors include:

• Dr. Sarah Wells, MS, RD, CSSD — Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, covering nutrition, weight management, and supplementation. RD credentials are issued and verifiable via the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• James Carter, CSCS, NSCA-CPT — Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, covering resistance training, HIIT, and athletic performance. CSCS credentials are issued and verifiable via the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
• Priya Nair, PT, DPT — Licensed Physical Therapist (NJ & NY), covering recovery, rehabilitation, movement health, and injury prevention. PT licensure is verifiable via the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.

Full biographies and credentials for each contributor are available on their individual author pages, linked from every article byline.

Content Review Schedule

Health and fitness guidance evolves as new research is published. We review our content on a rolling schedule:

• All articles display a publication date and a last reviewed date so readers can assess currency
• Articles covering rapidly evolving topics (supplementation, weight-loss interventions, metabolic health) are prioritised for review when major systematic reviews or clinical guideline updates are published
• Readers who identify outdated or inaccurate claims are encouraged to contact us at hello@fitweighttips.com — we aim to investigate and respond within 5 business days

How We Research Articles

Our content production follows a structured research process:

Sources We Accept

We prioritise the following source hierarchy when making factual claims:

Source Type	Examples	Use
Systematic reviews & meta-analyses	Cochrane, PubMed meta-analyses	Highest priority for efficacy claims
Randomised controlled trials (RCTs)	Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, AJCN	Primary evidence for specific claims
Clinical guidelines & position statements	ACSM, AND, NASM, AHA	Professional consensus and practice standards
Government health agencies	CDC, NIH, NHLBI, NHS, WHO	Population health statistics and public guidance
Expert opinion	Board-certified practitioners	Contextualisation only; never sole support for a claim

We do not cite press releases, manufacturer-funded studies as sole evidence, anecdotal reports, or non-peer-reviewed blogs as primary sources.

Medical Review & YMYL Content

Health and fitness content falls under Google's "Your Money or Your Life" (YMYL) category, which carries the highest standard for accuracy and expertise. For articles covering medical topics — including weight management, supplementation, injury recovery, and nutrition therapy — we apply additional scrutiny:

• The article is written or co-reviewed by a credentialled practitioner in the relevant specialty
• All dosage, contraindication, and safety claims include a recommendation to consult a healthcare professional
• Articles are flagged for priority review when new clinical guidelines are published

No article on FitWeightTips is intended to replace professional medical advice. Readers are always encouraged to consult their physician, dietitian, or physical therapist before making changes to their health routine.

Corrections & Updates

We take accuracy seriously. If an article contains a factual error:

• We correct it promptly upon discovery or notification
• Significant corrections are noted at the top of the article with the correction date
• Articles are re-reviewed when the underlying evidence changes materially

To report an error, please contact us at hello@fitweighttips.com with the article URL and the specific claim you believe is inaccurate. We aim to respond within 5 business days.

Commercial Independence

FitWeightTips generates revenue through Google AdSense display advertising and may include affiliate links to products. Our editorial policy is firm on the following:

• Advertisers have no input into article content, topics, or conclusions
• Affiliate relationships are disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines
• We do not publish sponsored articles or paid reviews disguised as editorial content
• Product mentions in editorial content are based on merit, not commercial relationship

Contact Our Editorial Team

For editorial queries, corrections, or feedback about our content standards:

Email: hello@fitweighttips.com
Contact form: fitweighttips.com/contact