Dr. Adam Collins PhD, Author at Form

Ask Dr Adam: Should I Try Intermittent Fasting During Perimenopause?

We asked Form’s resident health advisor, Dr. Adam, to tell us more about intermittent fasting, its safety, and its potential benefits for women during midlife.

Body / Life — 10 July 2024 / 6 min read
Ask Dr. Adam: What Is Fasted Cardio and Does It Have Any Benefits for Fat Loss?

Thanks to the rise of FitTok, fasted cardio has become a big trend amongst gym-goers. We explain what it is, how it works, and who should be doing it.

Body / Life — 29 February 2024 / 2 min read
Ask Dr. Adam: Does Poor Sleep Affect Muscle Recovery?

Getting enough quality sleep is essential for a healthy lifestyle, yet 3/4 of adults aren’t getting enough. Here’s how sleep can affect your workout gains.

Body / Life — 27 February 2024 / 2 min read
Ask Dr. Adam: Is It Better to Exercise Before or After Meals for Fat Loss and Blood Sugar Control?

In the world of fitness, a big question divides gym-goers: when is the best time to workout? Our Head of Nutrition Dr. Adam Collins explains the science.

Body / Life / Nutrition — 19 February 2024 / 3 min read
Ask Dr Adam: How Do Women Need to Train Differently From Men, and Vice Versa?

Head of nutrition at Form, Dr Adam Collins, looks at one of the most pressing questions in modern sports science, breaking down the physiological differences to help you tailor your exercise and diet for maximal gain.

Body — 24 June 2022 / 9 min read
When Is A Calorie Not a Calorie? Thinking Beyond Energy Balance

Head of nutrition at Form, Dr Adam Collins, takes a scientific deep-dive into the idea of viewing energy balance in terms of balancing macros, and not just calories in, calories out.

Nutrition — 13 June 2022 / 7 min read
Ask Dr Adam: Can Post-Workout Muscle Soreness Ever Be a Good Thing?

Head of nutrition at Form, Dr Adam Collins, takes a scientific look at whether the muscle soreness, inflammation and possibly even muscle damage, we may get after a workout are helping or hindering our performance.

Body — 1 June 2022 / 6 min read
Ask Dr Adam: Do Metabolism Trackers Actually Work?

Head of nutrition at Form, Dr Adam Collins, looks at the science behind metabolism trackers, and their potential impact on our diets.

Body — 29 April 2022 / 2 min read
The Problem With Thinking About Energy Balance in Calories per Day

In an excerpt from his upcoming book, head of nutrition at Form, Dr Adam Collins, discusses why it’s better to think about energy homeostasis rather than just energy balance, and why thinking about calories per day is meaningless.

Nutrition — 14 April 2022 / 9 min read
Body Composition 101: The Basics of Gaining Muscle and Losing Fat

In this excerpt from our short course on body composition, Dr. Adam Collins, head of nutrition at Form, takes us on a whistle-stop tour around these two fundamentals.

Nutrition — 4 April 2022 / 9 min read