by AST Sports Science | Questions & Answers
I also like train early in the morning but absolutely not on an empty stomach. I find early in the morning is the best time for me to train. I think the longer the day goes on, the more excuses people think of to miss their workout. Getting it done early means...
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An overwhelming amount of evidence indicates that blood testosterone levels govern a person’s potential to build muscle. More testosterone – more muscle growth potential. Drug-free bodybuilders and athlete should do everything they can to optimize natural...
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A recent study took a close look at the effects of weight training on fat oxidation (burning). This study used trained participants which is pertinent as most others have only involved college students that did not train with weights regularly. In this study, fat...
by AST Sports Science | Research
There are a lot of misconceptions about anabolic steroids and their side-effects. The main reason for this is that there is no data on long term steroid use in the dosages used by athletes. In terms of affecting the heart, a group of Italian researchers have utilized...
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Studies continue to confirm the performance-enhancing effects of BETA-X and as a cyclist you are sure to see a boost. You’ll see an increase in both sprint power and greater time to exhaustion. In other words, you’ll ride faster and stronger for longer. A...