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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Ursolic Acid Increases Skeletal Muscle and Decreases Diet-Induced Obesity
05/09/13
By Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS
Filed Under: Products, Research

Some very promising research has led to a new performance supplement – Urso-X. Urso-X contains the bioactive compound ursolic acid. Research has shown this unique substrate to be a potent anabolic – anti-catabolic compound.

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The Importance of Resistance Training on Lean Body Mass in Aging Adults
04/23/13
By Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS
Filed Under: Research

Sarcopenia is becoming a familiar term that describes the vulnerability to weakness, disability, and general diminished autonomy among older adults. Aging per se is merely a crude proxy for determining sarcopenic risk. The hallmark predictors of age-related morbidity [1] and decreased autonomy have been weakness and functional deficit. The age-related loss of skeletal muscle often [...]

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High-Level Cardio Science
04/16/13
By Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS
Filed Under: Research

Training with ultra-high intensity for shorter periods of time increases your body’s overall metabolic rate burning more fat 24-hours a day without sacrificing lean muscle!

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The Science of Enhancing Post-Exercise Overnight Recovery with Protein Ingestion Immediately Prior to Sleep
04/07/13
By Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS
Filed Under: Research

The investigators of this study speculated that the lack of an increase in plasma amino acid and/or insulin concentration prevents muscle protein synthesis rates to be elevated throughout the night.

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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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How to Optimize Your Testosterone and Cortisol Response When Combining Weight Training and Cardio
03/29/13
By Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS
Filed Under: Research

There is little research available regarding the influence of performing aerobic exercise combined with strength training on the acute response of testosterone and cortisol.

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Whey Protein Isolate Speeds Recovery of Strength after Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage
03/18/13
By Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS
Filed Under: Research

VP2 Whey Isolate is scientifically proven to build more lean muscle than other proteins. No other protein or supplement of any type has been shown in scientific studies to exert anywhere near the muscle building effects of VP2 Whey Isolate.

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