by AST Sports Science | Research
Micronized Creatine Monohydrate is one powerful research-proven supplement for building muscle and strength – among other life-enhancing effects. And science keeps revealing more and more about this amazing supplement. It has been available for over 20 years yet...
by AST Sports Science | Articles
If you’ve hit a plateau or you’re not getting the results you’d like from your training, take a close look at these simple strategies. They are based on the very latest bodybuilding research shown to boost muscle mass gains. 1.Carbohydrates boost muscle growth. Do...
by AST Sports Science | Questions & Answers
Water is the first logical answer to the question of fluid replacement to prevent dehydration. However, during non-workout times of the day, the research on this topic suggests that most fluids are effective at rehydrating the body, including caffeine-containing...
by AST Sports Science | Articles
Have you reached a plateau in your fat loss efforts? Are you having trouble shifting that last 5 or 10 pounds that will make you look really good? Do you want to avoid plateaus as you attempt to reach your best ever condition for your next competition? If you answered...
by AST Sports Science | Articles
What gets you fired up? What is it that implodes from within that allows you to attack the weights with such ferocity that your body has no choice but to grow to adapt? How do you bring yourself to the brink of insanity on those scary sets that you lose all sight of...
by AST Sports Science | Articles, Research, Supplements
Uncovering research that has a direct impact on muscle growth, fat loss, and performance enhancement is exciting, to say the least. Now get this, research shows an 8-gram dose of glutamine directly after exercise promotes the same glycogen storage effect as consuming...
by AST Sports Science | Questions & Answers, Supplements
Absolutely! Don’t be fooled into thinking that because you eat well, you are getting all the vitamins and minerals your body needs for optimum performance. And just because you eat well doesn’t mean you are even meeting the vitamin and mineral requirements...
by AST Sports Science | Articles
Since 1935, researchers have recognized that the restriction of calorie intake can significantly broaden the lifespan of insects, animals, and even humans. But how can fewer calories increase the lifespan? The reason behind calorie restriction’s ability to influence...
by AST Sports Science | Questions & Answers
Glutamine is the most versatile supplement an athlete can take. It is the quintessential performance supplement with effects including immune support, growth hormone release, protein synthesis, muscle cell volumizing, and glycogen replenishment. Not to mention that...
by AST Sports Science | Research
Though you wouldn’t know it by going to your local gym, a study out of Australia has shown that a daily 5-gram dose of creatine monohydrate improves brain function. Yes, brain function! We are all aware of the physical performance-enhancing effects from creatine...
by AST Sports Science | Articles, Training
It’s hard to convince most athletes who love working out that they will get better results by taking a planned break away from training. Taking strategic breaks from intense weight training will actually enhance muscle gains overall. The big question is when to take a...
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 AST Sports Science | Research
Years ago we identified the value of the amino acid L-leucine for stimulating muscle gains. Since then, a number of studies have confirmed that L-leucine supplementation is crucial to stimulating muscle protein synthesis rates; a prerequisite for muscle recovery and...
by AST Sports Science | Research
Research has clearly shown that lifting weights is the most effective activity to build bone strength. However, the results of a recent study suggest that a program like Max-OT may provide a definite advantage to increasing bone density over traditional weight...
by AST Sports Science | Research
Previous research on supplementation after resistance training has shown that small doses (15 grams) of protein combined with carbohydrates stimulate muscle protein synthesis – an essential mechanism for increasing muscle size. However, bodybuilders consume post...
