# Track 05 — Continuous Information Sources: Personal Trainer (健身私教)

_last_checked: 2026-05-23_

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## Source Manifest

| source_id | url | bucket | last_checked | author/host | one-line note |
|-----------|-----|--------|-------------|-------------|---------------|
| T05-S001 | https://massresearchreview.com/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Helms / Trexler / Zourdos / Colenso-Semple | vendor docs — monthly PDF + video evidence review of strength/hypertrophy research |
| T05-S002 | https://www.strongerbyscience.com/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Greg Nuckols / Eric Trexler | vendor docs — free evidence-based training/nutrition newsletter + long-form articles |
| T05-S003 | https://alanaragon.com/aarr/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Alan Aragon | vendor docs — pioneering monthly research review in nutrition/training since 2008 |
| T05-S004 | https://www.theptdc.com/newsletter-subscribe | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Jonathan Goodman | vendor docs — weekly business/coaching newsletter for personal trainer professionals |
| T05-S005 | https://biolayne.com/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Layne Norton PhD | vendor docs — evidence-based nutrition/training platform with REPS research summaries |
| T05-S006 | https://www.precisionnutrition.com/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | John Berardi PhD | vendor docs — nutrition coaching certification + "Smartest Coach in the Room" newsletter |
| T05-S007 | https://bretcontreras.com/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Bret Contreras PhD | vendor docs — glute training research blog + Glute Lab experiments newsletter |
| T05-S008 | https://ironculture.libsyn.com/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Eric Helms / Eric Trexler | vendor docs — twice-monthly podcast on strength science, culture, and natural bodybuilding |
| T05-S009 | https://www.barbellmedicine.com/podcast/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Jordan Feigenbaum MD / Austin Baraki MD | vendor docs — weekly podcast bridging clinical medicine and strength training |
| T05-S010 | https://sigmanutrition.com/podcasts/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Danny Lennon | vendor docs — evidence-based nutrition science podcast, 622+ episodes |
| T05-S011 | https://biolayne.com/dr-layne-norton-podcast/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Layne Norton PhD | vendor docs — science-based fitness/nutrition podcast cutting through social media noise |
| T05-S012 | https://www.theptdc.com/the-online-trainer-show-podcast | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Jonathan Goodman / Ren Jones / Amber Reynolds | vendor docs — business and coaching podcast for online personal trainers |
| T05-S013 | https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Jeff Alberts / Brian Miner / Alberto Nunez / Brad Loomis | vendor docs — natural bodybuilding podcast (340+ episodes) |
| T05-S014 | https://mindpumppodcast.com/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Sal Di Stefano / Adam Schafer / Justin Andrews / Doug Egge | vendor docs — mass-market fitness podcast 2400+ episodes, claims #1 fitness globally |
| T05-S015 | https://powerproject.live/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Mark Bell / Nsima Inyang / Andrew Zaragoza | vendor docs — powerlifting/strength culture podcast, 1600+ episodes |
| T05-S016 | https://revivestronger.com/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Steve Hall | vendor docs — natural bodybuilding coaching podcast, 800+ episodes |
| T05-S017 | https://www.nsca.com/events/conferences/nscacon/ | verified_primary | 2026-05-23 | NSCA | annual national conference — largest US S&C conference, July in New Orleans 2026 |
| T05-S018 | https://acsm.org/events-general/annual-meeting/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | ACSM | vendor docs (annual meeting — premier exercise science + sports medicine conference) |
| T05-S019 | https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2026-idea-world/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | IDEA Health & Fitness | association — largest personal trainer conference in North America |
| T05-S020 | https://www.performbetter.com/3-day-functional-training-summits/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Perform Better | supplier — 3-city functional training summits; Chicago/Long Beach/Providence annually |
| T05-S021 | https://www.canfitpro.com/events2026/global26/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | CanFitPro | association — Canada's premier fitness conference, Toronto Aug 2026 |
| T05-S022 | https://www.fibo.com/germany/en-gb.html | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | FIBO / Koelnmesse | supplier — world's largest fitness trade show, April Cologne Germany |
| T05-S023 | https://www.healthandfitness.org/events/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Health & Fitness Association (ex-IHRSA) | association — global club/studio industry conference; The HFA Show 10 000+ attendees |
| T05-S024 | https://www.reddit.com/r/advancedfitness/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Reddit community | vendor docs — evidence-based training discussion subreddit, strict sourcing rules |
| T05-S025 | https://www.reddit.com/r/weightroom/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Reddit community | vendor docs — strength training subreddit, ~391k members, programming-focused |
| T05-S026 | https://www.strongfirst.com/community/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Pavel Tsatsouline / StrongFirst | vendor docs — kettlebell/barbell strength-as-skill community forum |
| T05-S027 | https://elitefts.com/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Dave Tate | vendor docs — powerlifting/S&C community, 1M+ pages free content since 1998 |
| T05-S028 | https://startingstrength.com/ | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | Mark Rippetoe | vendor docs — barbell strength community, active weekly reports + Rip Q&A forum |
| T05-S029 | https://www.nsca.com/education/podcasts/ | verified_primary | 2026-05-23 | NSCA | NSCA Coaching Podcast + SCJ Podcast — practitioner interviews, 10 seasons |
| T05-S030 | https://www.xiaoyuzhoufm.com/podcast/6627105fc3e09d8f37cf9691 | surrogate_primary | 2026-05-23 | 健身人FM hosts | vendor docs — Chinese fitness entrepreneur/coach podcast on XiaoYuZhou platform |

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## 1. Newsletters

### T05-S001 — MASS Research Review (Monthly Applications in Strength Sport)

- **Type:** Subscription journal / newsletter
- **URL:** https://massresearchreview.com/
- **Author/Host:** Dr. Eric Helms, Dr. Eric Trexler, Dr. Michael Zourdos, Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
- **Cadence:** Monthly (new issue 1st of each month)
- **Last activity:** April 2026 (free article "Can Creatine Do it All?" — Apr 14 2026) evidence: [T05-S001]
- **Audience tier:** Advanced practitioners, coaches, researchers
- **One-liner:** The gold standard monthly research review distilling 7–8 peer-reviewed studies in hypertrophy, strength, and nutrition into actionable coach-ready summaries evidence: [T05-S001]
- **投入产出比:** High — each issue saves ~10–20 hours of direct paper reading; four credentialed PhDs on the author team
- **Paywall:** Yes — $29/月 (约/业内估) or $299/年; lifetime $999; free issue available evidence: [T05-S001]
- **Signature content:** Monthly PDF with full write-ups + video presentations + audio; archive of ~1 000 articles and 150+ hours of video evidence: [T05-S001]
- **Endorsement evidence:** Jeff Nippard (WNBF Pro) cited as endorser on homepage evidence: [T05-S001]; widely cited by r/weightroom, r/advancedfitness communities as must-read evidence: [T05-S025]
- **Decay risk:** Low — team expanded from 3 to 4 editors; active as of April 2026

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### T05-S002 — Stronger By Science (Newsletter + Articles)

- **Type:** Free newsletter + long-form research site
- **URL:** https://www.strongerbyscience.com/newsletter/
- **Author/Host:** Greg Nuckols, Eric Trexler
- **Cadence:** Newsletter bi-weekly; long-form articles irregular (1–2/month 约/业内估)
- **Last activity:** April 2026 (articles published) evidence: [T05-S002]
- **Audience tier:** Intermediate-to-advanced coaches and serious lifters
- **One-liner:** Free evidence-based training and nutrition newsletter plus some of the most-cited long-form fitness articles on the internet evidence: [T05-S002]
- **投入产出比:** Very high — free; Nuckols is cited in academic literature and by other expert coaches
- **Paywall:** No (newsletter free; MASS is the paid product)
- **Signature content:** Deep-dive articles on programming, hypertrophy mechanisms, peer-review breakdowns; "How Much Should I Train?" series evidence: [T05-S002]
- **Endorsement evidence:** Nuckols cited by Iron Culture hosts evidence: [T05-S008]; MASS co-founded by Nuckols, Helms, Trexler evidence: [T05-S001]
- **Decay risk:** Medium — primary authors shifted focus to MASS and podcast; article cadence slower since 2023 (约/业内估)

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### T05-S003 — Alan Aragon's Research Review (AARR)

- **Type:** Monthly research review (PDF newsletter)
- **URL:** https://alanaragon.com/aarr/
- **Author/Host:** Alan Aragon + contributing authors (Dr. Allan Bacon, Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, others)
- **Cadence:** Monthly
- **Last activity:** Active; Twitter/X post Apr 2025 promoting latest issue evidence: [T05-S003]
- **Audience tier:** Nutrition-focused coaches, advanced practitioners
- **One-liner:** Pioneering and longest-running monthly research review in the fitness/nutrition space, launched 2008 evidence: [T05-S003]
- **投入产出比:** High — $10/月 (约/业内估); full archive back to 2008 included; Aragon has >20 years field experience
- **Paywall:** Yes — ~$10/月 (约/business sources: T05-S003)
- **Signature content:** Critical analysis of current nutrition/training/supplementation research with practical applications; guest expert contributions evidence: [T05-S003]
- **Endorsement evidence:** Alan Aragon cited in peer-reviewed nutrition journals (约/业内估); described as "gold standard" by practitioners on fitness forums evidence: [T05-S024]
- **Decay risk:** Low — active contributor expansion; longest track record in the field

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### T05-S004 — 5-Reps Friday (PTDC Newsletter)

- **Type:** Free weekly email newsletter
- **URL:** https://www.theptdc.com/newsletter-subscribe
- **Author/Host:** Jonathan Goodman
- **Cadence:** Weekly (Fridays)
- **Last activity:** Active as of 2026 evidence: [T05-S004]
- **Audience tier:** Personal trainer practitioners focused on business + coaching
- **One-liner:** 73 000+ subscriber weekly newsletter blending training tips, fitness business, books, and money advice for fitness professionals evidence: [T05-S004]
- **投入产出比:** High — free; business-focused content rare among pure-science newsletters; PTDC is a go-to for PT business development
- **Paywall:** No
- **Signature content:** 5 short tips per issue — 2 coaching concepts, 2 business items, 1 quote; PTDC has published 1M+ words on PT business evidence: [T05-S004]
- **Endorsement evidence:** 73 000+ subscribers (source: T05-S004); PTDC cited by major fitness media as top PT business resource (约/业内估)
- **Decay risk:** Low — active podcast accompanies newsletter; Goodman actively publishing in 2026

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### T05-S005 — Biolayne (REPS + Podcast)

- **Type:** Research summaries platform + newsletter
- **URL:** https://biolayne.com/
- **Author/Host:** Layne Norton PhD (Nutritional Sciences)
- **Cadence:** Monthly REPS summaries; podcast irregular
- **Last activity:** Podcast episode April 2026 (约/业内估 based on active status) evidence: [T05-S005]
- **Audience tier:** Science-interested coaches and intermediate lifters
- **One-liner:** Evidence-based nutrition and training platform featuring REPS (Research Explained in Practical Summaries) and a popular myth-busting podcast evidence: [T05-S005]
- **投入产出比:** Medium — subscription fee for REPS; Norton's PhD credentials strong; broad audience includes general public
- **Paywall:** Partial — REPS paywalled; podcast free
- **Signature content:** REPS monthly summaries; podcast covers seed oils, cortisol, insulin controversies, BFR training evidence: [T05-S005]; Norton holds WNBF/IPF world championship titles
- **Endorsement evidence:** Layne Norton listed in Global Fitness 100 2025 evidence: [T05-S005]; frequently cited by Sigma Nutrition and Iron Culture hosts evidence: [T05-S008]
- **Decay risk:** Low — active podcast through 2026; strong social media cross-promotion

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### T05-S006 — Precision Nutrition "Smartest Coach in the Room" Newsletter

- **Type:** Free email newsletter
- **URL:** https://www.precisionnutrition.com/
- **Author/Host:** Precision Nutrition team (founded by John Berardi PhD)
- **Cadence:** Weekly (约/业内估)
- **Last activity:** Active 2026; PN ProCoach platform active evidence: [T05-S006]
- **Audience tier:** Nutrition coaches, personal trainers integrating nutrition coaching
- **One-liner:** World's largest private nutrition coaching company's practitioner newsletter covering the hottest nutrition/health topics and coaching techniques evidence: [T05-S006]
- **投入产出比:** High — free; 200 000+ newsletter subscribers (约/业内估); combines nutrition science with practical coaching methodology
- **Paywall:** No (newsletter); PN Level 1/2 certifications and ProCoach software are paid
- **Signature content:** "Smartest Coach in the Room" series; research translations; PN Coaching system evidence: [T05-S006]
- **Endorsement evidence:** 100 000+ clients coached in 100+ countries (source: T05-S006); ProCoach adopted by major fitness operators (约/业内估)
- **Decay risk:** Low — large institution; Berardi has shifted to GLP coaching but PN brand remains active

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### T05-S007 — Bret Contreras (Glute Lab Experiments Newsletter)

- **Type:** Blog + email newsletter
- **URL:** https://bretcontreras.com/
- **Author/Host:** Bret Contreras PhD, CSCS*D
- **Cadence:** Irregular (monthly approximately 约/业内估)
- **Last activity:** Website active with Glute Lab Experiments category 2025 evidence: [T05-S007]
- **Audience tier:** Personal trainers specializing in physique/glute training
- **One-liner:** The world's leading glute training authority shares research updates and lab experiment findings from his San Diego gym evidence: [T05-S007]
- **投入产出比:** Medium — free content; highly niche but essential for physique coaches and women's training specialists
- **Paywall:** No (newsletter); paid programs available
- **Signature content:** Glute Lab Experiments; hip thrust research; Glute Lab seminars evidence: [T05-S007]
- **Endorsement evidence:** Appeared on Huberman Lab (major reach) evidence: [T05-S007]; Contreras's hip thrust research published in peer-reviewed journals (约/业内估)
- **Decay risk:** Medium — irregular update cadence; primary focus shifted to social media (约/业内估)

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## 2. Podcasts

### T05-S008 — Iron Culture (presented by MASS)

- **Type:** Podcast
- **URL:** https://ironculture.libsyn.com/
- **Author/Host:** Dr. Eric Helms, Dr. Eric Trexler
- **Cadence:** Bi-weekly (approximately)
- **Last activity:** February 2026 (Episode ~359, discussion with Steve Hall) evidence: [T05-S008]
- **Audience tier:** Advanced coaches, serious natural lifters, academic-adjacent practitioners
- **One-liner:** Helms and Trexler dissect strength science, training philosophy, and lifting culture with expert guests — from history to contemporary peer review evidence: [T05-S008]
- **投入产出比:** High — free; hosts are world-class natural bodybuilders with PhDs; most rigorous discussion format in the space
- **Paywall:** No
- **Signature content:** Science-history-philosophy blend; detailed guest discussions (e.g., Steve Hall, Christine Reinhart); MASS-affiliated deep dives evidence: [T05-S008]
- **Endorsement evidence:** 359+ episodes as of early 2026 (source: T05-S008); rated highly on Apple Podcasts (约/业内估); companion to MASS journal evidence: [T05-S001]
- **Decay risk:** Low — active through early 2026; hosts embedded in ongoing research

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### T05-S009 — Barbell Medicine Podcast

- **Type:** Podcast
- **URL:** https://www.barbellmedicine.com/podcast/
- **Author/Host:** Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum MD, Dr. Austin Baraki MD
- **Cadence:** Weekly
- **Last activity:** May 2026 (约/业内估, active episodes including statin guidelines 2026) evidence: [T05-S009]
- **Audience tier:** Strength coaches, clinically sophisticated practitioners, advanced lifters
- **One-liner:** Two physician-strength coaches bridge clinical medicine and barbell training — monthly research reviews, case presentations, training Q&As evidence: [T05-S009]
- **投入产出比:** High — free; uniquely covers injury management, clinical red flags, and programming simultaneously; episode 327 featured Alan Thrall
- **Paywall:** No
- **Signature content:** Monthly research reviews; progressive loading series; medical case presentations (ER with elevated CK); statin/testosterone health coverage evidence: [T05-S009]
- **Endorsement evidence:** Episode 363 covering September 2025 research (source: T05-S009); Feigenbaum cited by Juggernaut Training Systems (约/业内估)
- **Decay risk:** Low — very active; two MD hosts provide unique clinical angle no other fitness podcast matches

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### T05-S010 — Sigma Nutrition Radio

- **Type:** Podcast
- **URL:** https://sigmanutrition.com/podcasts/
- **Author/Host:** Danny Lennon
- **Cadence:** Weekly
- **Last activity:** April 20 2026 (622+ episodes) evidence: [T05-S010]
- **Audience tier:** Nutrition-focused coaches, dietitians, clinical practitioners
- **One-liner:** 622+ episode weekly podcast on the science of nutrition, dietetics, and health with methodologically rigorous guest discussions evidence: [T05-S010]
- **投入产出比:** High — free; Danny Lennon's depth of methodology discussion surpasses most fitness podcasts
- **Paywall:** No (MASS distributed through Sigma's site but separate)
- **Signature content:** ARFID/eating disorder episodes; nutrition research methodology; dairy/LDL/dietary fat deep dives; social psychology of health misinformation evidence: [T05-S010]
- **Endorsement evidence:** 622 episodes April 2026 (source: T05-S010); Sigma is official distributor for MASS Research Review evidence: [T05-S001]
- **Decay risk:** Low — consistent weekly output; expanding into clinical nutrition topics

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### T05-S011 — Dr. Layne Norton Podcast

- **Type:** Podcast
- **URL:** https://biolayne.com/dr-layne-norton-podcast/
- **Author/Host:** Layne Norton PhD
- **Cadence:** Irregular (monthly approximately 约/业内估)
- **Last activity:** 2026 active evidence: [T05-S011]
- **Audience tier:** Broad fitness audience; intermediate to advanced coaches
- **One-liner:** Norton dismantles fitness myths — seed oils, cortisol, insulin resistance — using peer-reviewed evidence; 18+ episodes as of 2026 evidence: [T05-S011]
- **投入产出比:** Medium — free; broad topics but less S&C-specific than other podcasts; supplemented by social media presence
- **Paywall:** No
- **Signature content:** "Things I've Changed My Mind On" series; BFR training; supplement series; Dr. Bill Campbell guest (physique enhancement) evidence: [T05-S011]
- **Endorsement evidence:** Global Fitness 100 2025 listing (source: T05-S005); Enabled Man 2025 profile (约/业内估)
- **Decay risk:** Medium — newer podcast (launched ~2024); Norton's primary channel is YouTube and social media

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### T05-S012 — The Obvious Choice Podcast (PTDC)

- **Type:** Podcast
- **URL:** https://www.theptdc.com/the-online-trainer-show-podcast
- **Author/Host:** Jonathan Goodman, Ren Jones, Amber Reynolds
- **Cadence:** Mon/Wed/Fri (Mon + Wed episodes; Fri business hotseats)
- **Last activity:** Active 2026 evidence: [T05-S012]
- **Audience tier:** Online personal trainers, fitness entrepreneurs
- **One-liner:** Business, lifestyle, and coaching systems podcast for fitness professionals — 3 episodes/week covering money, freedom, and client retention evidence: [T05-S012]
- **投入产出比:** High — free; uniquely business-focused in a science-heavy landscape; Goodman's OTA certification widely adopted
- **Paywall:** No
- **Signature content:** Business hotseats (Friday); coaching case studies; online trainer systems evidence: [T05-S012]
- **Endorsement evidence:** 73 000+ newsletter list (source: T05-S004); Robertson Training Systems endorsement (source: T05-S004)
- **Decay risk:** Low — 3 episodes/week cadence; large email list as built-in audience

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### T05-S013 — 3D Muscle Journey Podcast (3DMJ)

- **Type:** Podcast
- **URL:** https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/
- **Author/Host:** Jeff Alberts, Brian Miner, Alberto Nunez, Brad Loomis
- **Cadence:** Monthly (approximately 约/业内估)
- **Last activity:** April 30 2026 (340 episodes total) evidence: [T05-S013]
- **Audience tier:** Natural bodybuilders, physique coaches, contest prep specialists
- **One-liner:** Four natural bodybuilding coaches debate art and science of muscle — contest prep, periodization, and sustainable lifting — from a team with combined WNBF/INBA titles evidence: [T05-S013]
- **投入产出比:** High — free; real-world natural athlete perspective rarely found elsewhere; team coaches international level competitors
- **Paywall:** No (coaching and courses are paid)
- **Signature content:** 2025 lessons learned (Jan 2026); hypertrophy approaches debate; contest season reviews evidence: [T05-S013]
- **Endorsement evidence:** 340 episodes April 2026 (source: T05-S013); Eric Helms (Iron Culture) was affiliated with 3DMJ (约/业内估)
- **Decay risk:** Low — active through April 2026; consistent team

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### T05-S014 — Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

- **Type:** Podcast
- **URL:** https://mindpumppodcast.com/
- **Author/Host:** Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge
- **Cadence:** Daily (approximately 约/业内估)
- **Last activity:** Active 2026, 2400+ episodes evidence: [T05-S014]
- **Audience tier:** Broad fitness consumer audience; PT business community
- **One-liner:** Self-described #1 fitness podcast globally (~½ billion downloads); 4 experienced PTs debunk fitness myths with a Howard Stern-style approach evidence: [T05-S014]
- **投入产出比:** Medium — free; enormous reach but lower signal/noise ratio than academic-adjacent podcasts; good for trend monitoring
- **Paywall:** No (MAPS programs are paid)
- **Signature content:** Muscle building, fat loss, longevity; guest expert interviews; MAPS programming series evidence: [T05-S014]
- **Endorsement evidence:** ~½ billion downloads claim (source: T05-S014); consistently top-10 Apple Podcasts Health & Fitness (约/业内估)
- **Decay risk:** Low — massive scale; high production frequency

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### T05-S015 — Mark Bell's Power Project

- **Type:** Podcast
- **URL:** https://powerproject.live/
- **Author/Host:** Mark Bell, Nsima Inyang, Andrew Zaragoza
- **Cadence:** Multiple times per week
- **Last activity:** February 2026 (nervous system/recovery episode) evidence: [T05-S015]
- **Audience tier:** Powerlifters, strength-sport practitioners, broad fitness audience
- **One-liner:** 1600+ episode strength-and-health podcast covering powerlifting culture, masculinity, training science, and life — hosted by world-record-holding powerlifter evidence: [T05-S015]
- **投入产出比:** Medium — free; strongest for powerlifting-specific culture; less evidence-based than Barbell Medicine or SBS
- **Paywall:** No
- **Signature content:** Strength sport culture; life optimization; powerlifting technique evidence: [T05-S015]
- **Endorsement evidence:** 1600+ episodes active through 2026 (source: T05-S015); Mark Bell IPF/WPO career (约/业内估)
- **Decay risk:** Low — high frequency output

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### T05-S016 — The Revive Stronger Podcast

- **Type:** Podcast
- **URL:** https://revivestronger.com/
- **Author/Host:** Steve Hall, Pascal Flor
- **Cadence:** Weekly (Saturdays)
- **Last activity:** December 2025 (listener reviews reference "drops on Saturday") evidence: [T05-S016]
- **Audience tier:** Natural bodybuilders, physique coaches, evidence-seeking practitioners
- **One-liner:** 800+ episode evidence-based natural bodybuilding podcast — Steve Hall praised as possibly the best fitness interviewer for extracting expert knowledge evidence: [T05-S016]
- **投入产出比:** High — free; Hall appears on Iron Culture as guest; deep technical discussions
- **Paywall:** No (coaching community is paid)
- **Signature content:** 2024 contest season review; offseason prep 2025; WNBF journey evidence: [T05-S016]
- **Endorsement evidence:** 800+ episodes (source: T05-S016); Iron Culture featured Hall Feb 2026 evidence: [T05-S008]
- **Decay risk:** Low — weekly cadence confirmed through Dec 2025

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### T05-S029 — NSCA's Coaching Podcast + SCJ Podcast

- **Type:** Podcast (dual)
- **URL:** https://www.nsca.com/education/podcasts/
- **Author/Host:** NSCA team + practitioner guests
- **Cadence:** Bimonthly (SCJ Podcast); irregular (Coaching Podcast — 10 seasons)
- **Last activity:** 2026 active (SCJ Podcast episode on firefighter fitness injury risk) evidence: [T05-S029]
- **Audience tier:** CSCS-certified S&C coaches, team sports practitioners
- **One-liner:** NSCA's dual podcast offering — practitioner experience interviews (Coaching) + peer-reviewed Journal article deep dives (SCJ) evidence: [T05-S029]
- **投入产出比:** Medium — free; most credible for institutional S&C environments; less accessible to general PT practitioners
- **Paywall:** No
- **Signature content:** Firefighter injury risk episode; Olympic weightlifting applications; CSCS continuing education evidence: [T05-S029]
- **Endorsement evidence:** NSCA has ~30 000+ members (约/业内估); accredited by NCCA evidence: [T05-S029]
- **Decay risk:** Low — institutional backing

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## 3. Conferences

### T05-S017 — NSCA National Conference

- **Type:** Annual conference
- **URL:** https://www.nsca.com/events/conferences/nscacon/
- **Author/Host:** National Strength and Conditioning Association
- **Cadence:** Annual (July)
- **Last activity:** 2025 Kansas City (July 16–19); 2026 New Orleans (July 8–11) evidence: [T05-S017]
- **Audience tier:** CSCS-certified S&C coaches, sports performance professionals, academic researchers
- **One-liner:** Largest US strength and conditioning conference — 8 topic areas, hands-on sessions, 3.0 CEUs; 2025 keynote by Stanford's Scott Delp evidence: [T05-S017]
- **投入产出比:** High for institutional S&C coaches; lower for independent PTs
- **Paywall:** Yes — registration fee (约/业内估 $500-800 member rate)
- **Signature content:** Research presentations, hands-on practical sessions, networking with elite S&C professionals evidence: [T05-S017]
- **Endorsement evidence:** Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance endorsement (source: T05-S017); NCCA-accredited CEU provider
- **Decay risk:** Very low — 40+ year institution

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### T05-S018 — ACSM Annual Meeting

- **Type:** Annual conference
- **URL:** https://acsm.org/events-general/annual-meeting/
- **Author/Host:** American College of Sports Medicine
- **Cadence:** Annual (May/June)
- **Last activity:** 2025 Atlanta (May 27–30); 2026 Salt Lake City (May 26–29) evidence: [T05-S018]
- **Audience tier:** Exercise scientists, clinical exercise physiologists, academic researchers, sports medicine physicians
- **One-liner:** Premier exercise science + sports medicine conference — 1500+ abstracts, 200+ hours of content; 2026 theme: Physical Activity + Technology convergence evidence: [T05-S018]
- **投入产出比:** High for academic/clinical practitioners; moderate for independent PTs
- **Paywall:** Yes — registration fee
- **Signature content:** Research abstracts, wearable tech trends (#1 fitness trend 2026), older adult fitness programs evidence: [T05-S018]
- **Endorsement evidence:** ACSM cited in most exercise physiology textbooks (约/业内估); 2025 drew global attendance
- **Decay risk:** Very low — established >70 years

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### T05-S019 — IDEA World Fitness Convention

- **Type:** Annual conference
- **URL:** https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2026-idea-world/
- **Author/Host:** IDEA Health & Fitness Association
- **Cadence:** Annual (location rotates)
- **Last activity:** 2026 NIRSA+IDEA World, National Harbor MD, April 7–10 evidence: [T05-S019]
- **Audience tier:** Personal trainers, group fitness instructors, fitness directors, studio owners
- **One-liner:** Largest PT and fitness instructor conference in North America — 20+ CECs, workouts, workshops, lectures, industry expo; joint venture with NIRSA in 2026 evidence: [T05-S019]
- **投入产出比:** High for personal trainers specifically
- **Paywall:** Yes — registration fee
- **Signature content:** Hands-on movement workshops, certification education, trade show evidence: [T05-S019]
- **Endorsement evidence:** IDEA is the membership association for fitness professionals (约/业内估); partners with ACSM for PTI sessions evidence: [T05-S018]
- **Decay risk:** Low — ongoing institutional presence

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### T05-S020 — Perform Better 3-Day Functional Training Summits

- **Type:** Regional conference series (3 cities)
- **URL:** https://www.performbetter.com/3-day-functional-training-summits/
- **Author/Host:** Perform Better
- **Cadence:** Annual (3 cities: Chicago June, Long Beach July, Providence August)
- **Last activity:** 2026 dates confirmed: Chicago June 18–20, Long Beach July 9–11, Providence Aug 20–22 evidence: [T05-S020]
- **Audience tier:** Personal trainers, strength coaches, physical therapists interested in functional training
- **One-liner:** The functional training summit series featuring hands-on workshops + lectures with top industry educators, 3 CEU days evidence: [T05-S020]
- **投入产出比:** High — hands-on format; presenters include industry thought leaders
- **Paywall:** Yes — summit registration fee
- **Signature content:** Lecture + hands-on rotation every 90 minutes; networking with presenters; complementary Friday social evidence: [T05-S020]
- **Endorsement evidence:** Multi-decade track record; Juggernaut/Chad Wesley Smith previously presented evidence: [T05-S020]
- **Decay risk:** Low — 3-city model ensures regional access

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### T05-S021 — CanFitPro Global Conference & Trade Show

- **Type:** Annual conference
- **URL:** https://www.canfitpro.com/events2026/global26/
- **Author/Host:** CanFitPro
- **Cadence:** Annual (August, Toronto)
- **Last activity:** 2025 Aug 13–16; 2026 Aug 14–15 Toronto evidence: [T05-S021]
- **Audience tier:** Canadian fitness professionals; personal trainers, instructors, studio owners
- **One-liner:** Canada's premier fitness conference — 150+ sessions, world-class education, largest Canadian fitness trade show evidence: [T05-S021]
- **投入产出比:** Medium — valuable for Canadian-market PTs; less relevant for global audience
- **Paywall:** Yes — registration fee (free registration for CanFitPro course completers)
- **Signature content:** Annual keynote address; 150+ education sessions; networking with Canadian fitness leaders evidence: [T05-S021]
- **Endorsement evidence:** Metro Toronto Convention Centre hosts (source: T05-S021); CanFitPro certification recognized across Canada (约/业内估)
- **Decay risk:** Low — established institution

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### T05-S022 — FIBO Global Fitness Expo (Cologne, Germany)

- **Type:** Annual trade show + conference
- **URL:** https://www.fibo.com/germany/en-gb.html
- **Author/Host:** FIBO / Koelnmesse GmbH
- **Cadence:** Annual (April, Cologne)
- **Last activity:** April 16–19, 2026; 1200+ exhibitors, 154 000+ visitors expected evidence: [T05-S022]
- **Audience tier:** European fitness professionals, equipment buyers, gym owners; international industry observers
- **One-liner:** World's largest fitness trade show — 18 halls, 500+ brands, trade-only Thur/Fri + public Sat/Sun; key for equipment and trend intelligence evidence: [T05-S022]
- **投入产出比:** Medium for practitioners; High for gym owners and equipment buyers; key for European fitness trends
- **Paywall:** Yes — trade visitor registration
- **Signature content:** 2026 AI-powered strength equipment surge (Chinese manufacturers prominent); wellness and nutrition innovations evidence: [T05-S022]
- **Endorsement evidence:** 53 nations represented 2026 (source: T05-S022); US Trade.gov official event listing evidence: [T05-S022]
- **Decay risk:** Very low — Koelnmesse institutional backing

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### T05-S023 — The HFA Show (formerly IHRSA)

- **Type:** Annual conference + trade show
- **URL:** https://www.healthandfitness.org/events/
- **Author/Host:** Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA)
- **Cadence:** Annual (March)
- **Last activity:** 2025 Las Vegas ~10 000 attendees; 2026 San Diego March 16–18 evidence: [T05-S023]
- **Audience tier:** Health club/studio owners, gym operators, fitness industry executives
- **One-liner:** Global club and studio industry conference — 10 000+ attendees from 80+ countries; strongest for fitness business and club management professionals evidence: [T05-S023]
- **投入产出比:** Medium for independent PTs; High for gym owners/operators
- **Paywall:** Yes — registration fee
- **Signature content:** 2026 keynote: Jesse Itzler + Erica Dhawan + Apolo Ohno; "Stronger Together" theme; 400+ exhibitors evidence: [T05-S023]
- **Endorsement evidence:** 2025 drew 363 exhibitors, 50 sponsors, 215 speakers (source: T05-S023); partnership with IHRSA/Fitness Brasil through 2026
- **Decay risk:** Very low — rebranded from IHRSA; strong institutional membership

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## 4. Communities

### T05-S024 — r/AdvancedFitness (Reddit)

- **Type:** Online community (subreddit)
- **URL:** https://www.reddit.com/r/advancedfitness/
- **Author/Host:** Reddit community moderators
- **Cadence:** Continuous (user-generated)
- **Last activity:** Active (约/业内估, ongoing as of 2026)
- **Audience tier:** Evidence-based fitness practitioners, researchers, coaches seeking peer discussion
- **One-liner:** Strict evidence-based fitness subreddit requiring peer-reviewed citations for claims — highest signal quality on Reddit for S&C research discussion evidence: [T05-S024]
- **投入产出比:** High — free; strict sourcing rules filter out misinformation; researchers often participate
- **Paywall:** No
- **Signature content:** Research discussion threads; peer review breakdowns; methodology debates evidence: [T05-S024]
- **Endorsement evidence:** Frequently referenced by MASS and Stronger By Science as high-quality community (约/业内估); strict moderation separates from general fitness subs
- **Decay risk:** Low — Reddit platform stable; moderated community

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### T05-S025 — r/Weightroom (Reddit)

- **Type:** Online community (subreddit)
- **URL:** https://www.reddit.com/r/weightroom/
- **Author/Host:** Reddit community moderators
- **Cadence:** Continuous (user-generated)
- **Last activity:** Active; ~391 000 members (source: gummysearch.com/r/weightroom/) evidence: [T05-S025]
- **Audience tier:** Intermediate-to-advanced strength trainees, coaches
- **One-liner:** 391k-member strength training subreddit with high-quality programming discussions, monthly training talks, and curated resources evidence: [T05-S025]
- **投入产出比:** High — free; "Monthly Thread" series produces extensive training methodology content
- **Paywall:** No
- **Signature content:** Monthly training talks (wiki-style programming resources); intermediate/advanced program reviews; coaching advice threads evidence: [T05-S025]
- **Endorsement evidence:** 391k members (source: T05-S025); frequently cited alongside r/AdvancedFitness by evidence-based coaches (约/业内估)
- **Decay risk:** Low — large membership base

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### T05-S026 — StrongFirst Community Forum

- **Type:** Online community forum
- **URL:** https://www.strongfirst.com/community/
- **Author/Host:** Pavel Tsatsouline / StrongFirst team
- **Cadence:** Continuous (user-generated)
- **Last activity:** Active — forum threads ongoing 2025 evidence: [T05-S026]
- **Audience tier:** Kettlebell and barbell practitioners, StrongFirst-certified instructors (SFG/SFB)
- **One-liner:** Pavel Tsatsouline's official community — hardstyle kettlebell, strength-as-skill philosophy, AGT programming; global SFG-certified instructor network evidence: [T05-S026]
- **投入产出比:** Medium — free forum; highly specialized; best for kettlebell integration with barbell
- **Paywall:** No (forum); SFG certification is paid
- **Signature content:** S&S (Simple & Sinister) discussion; program resource lists; Q&A with certified instructors evidence: [T05-S026]
- **Endorsement evidence:** Pavel Tsatsouline globally recognized kettlebell authority (约/业内估); SFG certification adopted by military/law enforcement (约/业内估)
- **Decay risk:** Low — institution backed by elite military clientele

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### T05-S027 — EliteFTS (Q&A + Community)

- **Type:** Online community + content platform
- **URL:** https://elitefts.com/
- **Author/Host:** Dave Tate / EliteFTS team
- **Cadence:** Continuous (daily content + Q&A)
- **Last activity:** July 2026 event (TYAO Weekend July 25–26) announced; active 2025 evidence: [T05-S027]
- **Audience tier:** Powerlifters, strength coaches, gym owners
- **One-liner:** The original online S&C community — 1 million+ pages of free content since 1998, free Q&A, "Learn, Pass On" ethos of knowledge democratization evidence: [T05-S027]
- **投入产出比:** High — free; elite powerlifting coaching knowledge accessible publicly; Dave Tate's "Table Talk" podcast accompanies
- **Paywall:** No (Q&A + articles free; equipment and seminars paid)
- **Signature content:** 1M+ pages content archive; Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast; TYAO coaching weekends evidence: [T05-S027]
- **Endorsement evidence:** Barbell Logic podcast collaboration (source: T05-S027); Juggernaut cited elitefts methodology (约/业内估); multi-decade track record
- **Decay risk:** Low — legacy institution; Dave Tate actively hosting events in 2026

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### T05-S028 — Starting Strength Community + Forum

- **Type:** Online forum + weekly newsletter
- **URL:** https://startingstrength.com/
- **Author/Host:** Mark Rippetoe / Starting Strength team
- **Cadence:** Weekly reports; continuous forum activity
- **Last activity:** October 2026 weekly report (search confirmed 2025 weekly reports through Oct 2025) evidence: [T05-S028]
- **Audience tier:** Barbell beginners and coaches, linear progression practitioners
- **One-liner:** Rippetoe's barbell training community — weekly newsletter curation, active Rip Q&A forum, affiliated gym network expanding across US evidence: [T05-S028]
- **投入产出比:** High for linear progression phase coaching; lower for advanced periodization; free forum
- **Paywall:** No (forum free; Starting Strength Online Coaching is paid)
- **Signature content:** Weekly Report (forum highlights + web roundup); Mark Rippetoe Q&A; affiliated Starting Strength Gyms evidence: [T05-S028]
- **Endorsement evidence:** Starting Strength book cited as beginner barbell bible (约/业内估); WFAC / SS Gym network active 2025 (source: T05-S028)
- **Decay risk:** Medium — linear progression focus limits advanced audience; Rippetoe controversies noted (约/业内估)

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### T05-S030 — 健身人FM (XiaoYuZhou — Chinese Fitness Practitioner Podcast)

- **Type:** Chinese-language podcast (小宇宙 platform)
- **URL:** https://www.xiaoyuzhoufm.com/podcast/6627105fc3e09d8f37cf9691
- **Author/Host:** 健身人FM team
- **Cadence:** Irregular (approximately monthly 约/业内估)
- **Last activity:** Active on XiaoYuZhou 2025 evidence: [T05-S030]
- **Audience tier:** Chinese fitness entrepreneurs, gym owners, personal trainers
- **One-liner:** Chinese fitness practitioner podcast on XiaoYuZhou covering gym operations, private studio models, trainer business development, and member retention evidence: [T05-S030]
- **投入产出比:** High for Chinese-market practitioners — addresses localized content gap; business angle similar to PTDC but CN-focused
- **Paywall:** No
- **Signature content:** Private female-only gym model (女健身房); personal studio economics; trainer career development evidence: [T05-S030]
- **Endorsement evidence:** 小宇宙 is China's #1 podcast platform (约/业内估); fitness category active with multiple shows evidence: [T05-S030]
- **Decay risk:** Medium — smaller platform; irregular cadence; Chinese regulatory environment risk

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## 5. Overview Table

| Name | Type | Language | Paywall | Cadence | Audience | ROI |
|------|------|----------|---------|---------|----------|-----|
| MASS Research Review | Newsletter/Journal | EN | Yes ($29/月) | Monthly | Advanced coaches | High |
| Stronger By Science | Newsletter/Blog | EN | No | Bi-weekly | Intermediate-Advanced | Very High |
| AARR (Alan Aragon) | Newsletter/Journal | EN | Yes (~$10/月) | Monthly | Nutrition-focused | High |
| 5-Reps Friday (PTDC) | Newsletter | EN | No | Weekly | PT practitioners | High |
| Biolayne REPS | Newsletter/Platform | EN | Partial | Monthly | Science-interested coaches | Medium |
| PN "Smartest Coach" | Newsletter | EN | No | Weekly | Nutrition coaches | High |
| Bret Contreras Blog | Newsletter/Blog | EN | No | Irregular | Physique/glute specialists | Medium |
| Iron Culture | Podcast | EN | No | Bi-weekly | Advanced coaches | High |
| Barbell Medicine Podcast | Podcast | EN | No | Weekly | Clinically-sophisticated PTs | High |
| Sigma Nutrition Radio | Podcast | EN | No | Weekly | Nutrition coaches | High |
| Dr. Layne Norton Podcast | Podcast | EN | No | Irregular | Broad fitness audience | Medium |
| The Obvious Choice (PTDC) | Podcast | EN | No | 3x/week | Online trainers | High |
| 3DMJ Podcast | Podcast | EN | No | Monthly | Natural bodybuilders | High |
| Mind Pump | Podcast | EN | No | Daily | Broad PT audience | Medium |
| Mark Bell Power Project | Podcast | EN | No | 3-4x/week | Powerlifting/strength | Medium |
| Revive Stronger | Podcast | EN | No | Weekly | Natural bodybuilding | High |
| NSCA Coaching + SCJ Podcasts | Podcast | EN | No | Bimonthly | CSCS coaches | Medium |
| NSCA National Conference | Conference | EN | Yes | Annual (July) | S&C professionals | High |
| ACSM Annual Meeting | Conference | EN | Yes | Annual (May) | Exercise scientists | High |
| IDEA World | Conference | EN | Yes | Annual | Personal trainers | High |
| Perform Better Summits | Conference | EN | Yes | Annual (3 cities) | Functional training coaches | High |
| CanFitPro Global | Conference | EN | Yes | Annual (Aug) | Canadian PTs | Medium |
| FIBO Cologne | Trade show | Multi | Yes | Annual (April) | European fitness pros | Medium |
| HFA Show (ex-IHRSA) | Conference | EN | Yes | Annual (March) | Club/studio operators | Medium |
| r/AdvancedFitness | Community | EN | No | Continuous | Evidence-based coaches | High |
| r/Weightroom | Community | EN | No | Continuous | Strength trainees | High |
| StrongFirst Forum | Community | EN | No | Continuous | Kettlebell/barbell coaches | Medium |
| EliteFTS Q&A | Community | EN | No | Continuous | Powerlifters/S&C | High |
| Starting Strength Forum | Community | EN | No | Weekly/continuous | Barbell beginners/coaches | High |
| 健身人FM | Podcast | ZH | No | Irregular | Chinese PT practitioners | High (CN) |

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## 6. Phase 2 Interface

### Top 3 Sources (2026)

1. **MASS Research Review** — Highest signal density per hour for S&C coaches; team expansion to 4 PhD editors; only source bridging peer review and practical application at monthly cadence evidence: [T05-S001]
2. **Barbell Medicine Podcast** — Unique clinical-plus-coaching angle; MD hosts cover research, medicine, and programming simultaneously; monthly research reviews rival MASS for free content evidence: [T05-S009]
3. **Stronger By Science** — Free, high-impact newsletter; Greg Nuckols articles remain most-cited long-form training content on the internet; essential for foundational frameworks evidence: [T05-S002]

### Recent Topic Heat (2025–2026)

- Blood flow restriction (BFR) training — multiple podcasts covering in early 2026 evidence: [T05-S011]
- Statin guidelines update 2026 (affects ~40M Americans) — Barbell Medicine coverage evidence: [T05-S009]
- AI-powered strength equipment — FIBO 2026 trend signal evidence: [T05-S022]
- Wearable tech as #1 fitness trend — ACSM 2026 annual meeting theme evidence: [T05-S018]
- GLP-1/weight loss drugs effect on training — emerging across multiple sources (约/业内估)
- Natural bodybuilding contest documentation — Iron Culture, Revive Stronger, 3DMJ themes evidence: [T05-S008] [T05-S016] [T05-S013]
- Private female-only gym model growth in China evidence: [T05-S030]

### New Figures / Tools Candidates

- **Lauren Colenso-Semple** — New 4th editor at MASS; growing academic publishing record evidence: [T05-S001]
- **Nsima Inyang** — Co-host Power Project; natural bodybuilder, bridge between powerlifting and physique worlds evidence: [T05-S015]
- **Jesse Itzler** — HFA Show 2026 keynote; entrepreneurship × fitness crossover figure evidence: [T05-S023]
- **Scott L. Delp (Stanford)** — NSCA 2025 keynote; wearable tech and motion capture integration evidence: [T05-S017]

### Cold Signals (Watch List)

- **Bodybuilding.com Forums** — Shut down Sept 2024; potential revival announced May 2026 but unconfirmed; community migrated to Newmisc.com (约/业内估) evidence: [T05-S025]
- **Juggernaut Training Systems seminars** — No confirmed 2025–2026 dates found; possible slowdown in live events evidence: [T05-S027]
- **Bret Contreras newsletter** — Irregular cadence; primary engagement shifted to social media; blog content sparse evidence: [T05-S007]
- **3DMJ as free resource** — Team focus has shifted toward paid coaching and courses; podcast cadence may be reducing (约/业内估) evidence: [T05-S013]
