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Editorial & Fact-Checking Policy

Our standards for research sourcing, expert review, fact-checking rigor, and separation of editorial content from advertising.

1. Commitment to Scientific Accuracy

At RepForge, every published guide, article, and calculator is held to rigorous journalistic and scientific standards. Our primary objective is to deliver information that is safe, effective, and supported by contemporary peer-reviewed exercise science, biomechanics, and clinical nutrition literature.

2. Sourcing and Citation Standards

Our writers and editors adhere to a strict hierarchy of evidence:

  • Primary Peer-Reviewed Research: Meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and randomized controlled trials published in recognized sports medicine and physiology journals (e.g., Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Sports Medicine, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise).
  • Official Position Stands: Consensus statements from international governing bodies including the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN).
  • Verified Engineering Standards: Structural specifications from ASTM International and ISO when evaluating gym hardware and load tolerances.

We do not cite non-peer-reviewed wellness blogs, celebrity endorsements, anonymous forum posts, or manufacturer-sponsored marketing whitepapers.

3. Separation of Editorial and Commercial Content

RepForge maintains an impenetrable wall between our editorial staff and commercial advertising operations. Editorial evaluations, exercise rankings, and product assessments are never influenced, previewed, or dictated by advertisers, affiliate partners, or equipment manufacturers. Sponsored content, if ever accepted, is visibly and indelibly labeled as such in accordance with FTC guidelines.

4. Review Process

Every article undergoes a multi-stage review pipeline:

  1. Initial research and manuscript drafting by a credentialed coach, nutritionist, or engineer.
  2. Technical peer review by an editor holding relevant credentials (e.g., CSCS, RD, USAW).
  3. Fact-checking of all citations, formulas, and anatomical claims.
  4. Copy editing for clarity, tone, and readability.