How long does it take for muscles to grow from weight training, weeks, months?
05/19/13
By AST Sports Science
Filed Under: Questions & Answers

New lab techniques enable scientists to see and measure molecular changes in muscle that we previously only dreamt of.

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The latest research on GABA: The growth hormone booster.
05/10/13
By AST Sports Science
Filed Under: Articles, Research

GH is a powerful anabolic hormone that builds lean mass and enhances athletic performance.

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Caffeine and Insulin: What’s the Link?
03/31/13
By AST Sports Science
Filed Under: Research

Drinking four or more cups of coffee a day appears to be associated with a lower risk of type 2-diabetes and better insulin function, and these benefits appear to be largely due to caffeine.

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Introducing Dr. Paul C. Henning, Ph.D., CSCS – Warfighter Researcher
03/20/13
By AST Sports Science
Filed Under: News

Dr. Henning brings you a incredibly unique perspective – a high level academic, an athlete, trainer, a soldier, and a researcher.

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Over-training or Overreaching – Detecting the Fine line.
03/16/13
By AST Sports Science
Filed Under: Research

Excessive physical training, incomplete recovery and high general stress can induce overreaching – a term used to describe over-training in the short term.

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Does Micronized Creatine help with fat loss?
03/14/13
By AST Sports Science
Filed Under: Questions & Answers

A number of studies show rather dramatic improvements in body composition as a result of creatine supplementation.

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I missed my chest workout last week. This week, instead of being weaker in my bench press, I was at my strongest ever. How could this be?
03/12/13
By AST Sports Science
Filed Under: Questions & Answers

There is sound scientific evidence that suggests missing a workout here and there can actually make you stronger.

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I get really sore the second day after my Max-OT leg training day. Why does my muscle soreness get worse the second day after training as compared to the day directly after training?
03/11/13
By AST Sports Science
Filed Under: Questions & Answers

Muscle soreness is a part of training. Some use it as a gauge of workout success. But what is actually happening?

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