by Jeff Willet | Articles, Training
Where to begin Beginning an exercise program can be a little intimidating. In fact, it can be very intimidating not to mention, very confusing. There is so much information out there, how could you possibly figure out where to begin? It may seem like everything you...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
Skepticism is a characteristic that only serves one purpose; to hold one back from attaining levels never before seen accomplished. It is this skepticism that has often cast a negative shadow over the world of weight training and caused many to miss out on an...
by AST Sports Science | Articles
In my opinion, there aren’t many feelings you can experience as a bodybuilder that are better than walking out of the gym after an awesome workout! Striving for productive and efficient training sessions is usually our number one priority. After all, this is the...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Muscle glycogen is the athlete’s storage form of carbohydrate and the primary fuel that powers intense exercise.[1] A number of studies have demonstrated that intense resistance training can significantly decrease muscle glycogen stores, much more severely than...
by Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS | 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. Conducting both aerobic and strength training together can generate a higher metabolic demand,...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research
Muscle hypertrophy (growth) – the most highly desired end-product of weight training is a multifaceted phenomenon. In this series of articles, I’ll be exploring some of the lesser-understood aspects that may influence your results. The greater understanding you have...
by Jeff Willet | Articles, Training
A Perfect Workout Starts With a Perfect Warm-up Every aspect of Max-OT training works synergistically, making it the most effective training approach for building maximum muscle. To get the greatest results, it is important that you understand and execute all the...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Productivity is a driving force in the world of weight training and building muscle. Each workout session must be geared towards achieving something great which in turn will accumulate into something magnificent. The overall effectiveness of your weight training...
by Jeff Willet | Articles, Training
Great Job! You completed the first phase of your exercise schedule and you are ready for a new assignment. The next 3 weeks will be designed to help you increase your knowledge on the main components of a successful exercise program. You will implement a new weight...
