Magazines vs. Journals round 2

The journal, Strength and Conditioning, was very different from the magazine, Muscle and Fitness. Even though I looked at several articles that were relevant to the same topic, the methods used to present the information were completely different. The introductory paragraphs of the journal began with a summary of the article itself, as opposed to the magazine's catchy phrases that appealed to a more straight forward audience. The journal established their credibility by providing research from universities and many citations, whereas the magazine did not really establish credibility. One of the claims that the journal asserted was that resistance exercises performed on unstable surfaces may not enhance sports performance and may even increases physical risk. The magazine claims that a set of several exercises meant to isolate leg muscles will improve the hamstrings.

The journal summed of their points by restating their claims and addressing them by summarizing the research. The magazine didn't really conclude their claims. I also noticed that the journal did not provide colorful pictures and catchy subtitles. Their front cover illustrates a physically built woman working hard during a tennis match. The magazine's front cover pictures a scantily clad woman doing a whole lot of nothing and also has many subtitles that are there to reel in the reader once their attention is caught by the half naked woman.