House Rules
These are the rules every article on Unite Fitness Journal has to pass before it goes up. Think of them as the rules posted on the wall of a good gym: short, clear and there for everyone’s safety.
How we write
- Useful first. Each article should leave you with something you can do in your next session: sets, reps, effort levels, form cues and ways to scale.
- Drafting with AI, finishing by hand. We use AI writing tools to help prepare first drafts. Every draft then goes through a separate fact-check pass and a full read by an editor, who removes or rewrites anything that is unsupported, unsafe or unclear. We would rather publish fewer articles than unchecked ones.
- No invented people. No made-up coaches, doctors, credentials, testimonials or “client” stories. Articles are signed by the Unite Journal Crew.
- No invented numbers. We do not quote statistics, percentages or studies we cannot point to. When we mention public health guidance, such as the general recommendation for adults to get around 150 minutes of moderate activity a week plus muscle-strengthening work on two or more days, we keep it to widely published advice from bodies like the WHO or CDC.
- Training numbers are starting points. Sets, reps, rest times and effort scales in our plans are practical suggestions, not prescriptions. Your body, history and goals come first.
What you will not find here
- Supplements, pills or “fat burners”, and claims that any product will change your body.
- Miracle promises, spot reduction or crash plans.
- Affiliate links, sponsored posts or paid placements. We do not sell anything.
- Reviews or promotion of specific gyms, studios or class franchises.
Corrections
If you spot an error, an unclear instruction or something that looks unsafe, email [email protected]. We review every report and update the article when a correction is needed.
Health and safety disclaimer
Unite Fitness Journal publishes general information about exercise and recovery. It is not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for an assessment by a doctor, physical therapist or other qualified professional who knows your situation. Reading an article here does not create any professional relationship.
Exercise carries some risk. Warm up, start lighter than you think you need to, use a spotter or safety equipment where appropriate, and stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, chest pain or pressure, or unusual shortness of breath. Seek urgent medical help for symptoms that could be serious.
Check with a doctor or physical therapist before starting a new program if you have a heart, lung, metabolic or joint condition, high blood pressure, are pregnant or postpartum, are recovering from injury or surgery, or have not exercised in a long time. You are responsible for choosing exercises and loads that suit you.