Editorial Policy
Movement Standard adheres to rigorous journalistic standards to deliver clear, evidence-based coverage of physical activity and preventive health. Our independent newsroom reviews ongoing research to help readers understand the biological mechanisms behind regular movement.
Sourcing
We rely on primary scientific literature, including randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and systematic meta-analyses published in recognized sports medicine and exercise physiology journals. Our writers consult clinical guidance from public health agencies such as the World Health Organization and professional bodies like the American College of Sports Medicine. We do not use unverified social media claims, promotional press releases, or preliminary animal studies without explicit qualification.
Review process
Drafts undergo an editorial review process to ensure that statistical conclusions are represented fairly and without exaggeration. Editors inspect study designs, verify sample sizes, note potential conflicts of interest in cited research, and separate correlation from causation. Articles addressing specialized physiological topics are cross-checked against standard exercise physiology literature before publication.
Corrections
We are committed to correcting factual inaccuracies and misinterpretations of scientific data as soon as they are identified. Material corrections are documented directly within the affected article through a dated revision notice that outlines the original error and the updated information. Routine grammatical or formatting changes that do not alter factual context are updated silently.
Advertising and independence
Movement Standard maintains a strict division between editorial creation and commercial sponsorships. Any sponsored content, native advertising, or brand collaboration is labeled with explicit markers to prevent ambiguity. Commercial partners possess no editorial control, prior review privileges, or influence over our scientific assessments and reporting conclusions.
Contact the editors
Notes on errors: [email protected]. We answer within one business day.
Questions about this policy
Contact [email protected] or ring +44 191 400 4655 through Mon-Fri 09:15-17:15, Sat 10:15-15:00. We reply to all inquiries within one business day.
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