by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
New lab techniques enable scientists to see and measure molecular changes in muscle that we previously only dreamt of. Thanks to this sometimes amazing technology, we know now that muscle hypertrophy (growth) occurs a lot quicker than first thought. Muscle growth from...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Any bodybuilder or athlete worth his salt knows that testosterone is an all-important anabolic hormone for gaining strength and building muscle mass. Scientists believe that one way testosterone exerts its effects is via its ability to stimulate muscle protein...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
It’s here! The research many men have longed to see! According to new research, a few beers each week may stave off the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, particularly those with high blood pressure. Researchers from the University of Massachusetts...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Fat cells are the nemesis of bodybuilders and other health-conscious people the world over. Most folks want to reduce the size of their fat cells or get rid of them all together. However, don’t get too carried away in your quest to get rid of all your fat...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Popeye was right after all. A group of scientists linked together through a network of food companies have demonstrated that spinach contains a higher dose of a number of key antioxidants than most other vegetables. The U.S. National Institute of Standards and...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
A recent series of studies have shown that drinking grape juice significantly improves short-term memory, coordination and balance in older animals. Based on these results, some scientists suggest that drinking grape juice on a regular basis may restore or help...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Food digestion takes energy. Digestion contributes (in a small way) to the total amount of calories a person burns in a day. A daily workout burns calories (about 20% of total daily energy expenditure). However, most of the energy we burn each day comes from the...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
While there is a lot of conflicting research on this, I tend to agree with researchers at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia. These scientists recently demonstrated that alternating between lighter and heavy loads will provide best results for explosive...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
High-protein, moderate carbohydrate intake ensures better fat loss as it preserves more lean muscle mass. A key element in the success of a high-protein diet appears to be the higher intake of branch chain amino acids (BCAA) – leucine, isoleucine, and valine....
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
The findings from a small study recently completed in the U.K. supports previous findings that show coffee improves insulin function and carbohydrate metabolism in a manner that would promote better fat loss and muscle gains. Researchers from the University of Surrey...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
I too have heard convincing arguments for both sides of this evolutionary debate. However, I don’t know why people on both sides insist that man should be rigidly one or the other. Our teeth are less able to tear flesh than those of meat-eating animals (carnivores)...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
If we look at the pharmacokinetics of oral creatine supplementation alongside creatine blood clearance rates, volume of distribution and accumulation within the body – here’s what we know. A one-off dose of creatine 5-10 grams is cleared out of the body rather quickly...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
“Super-slow” weight lifting has been around for a while but has recently emerged again as a “novel” training method. The new books on this technique promise almost instant strength and mass gains with very little effort. The concept of super-slow weight lifting is to...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
You’ve decided to take that promotion, there’s a new addition to the family or some other lifestyle change that will mean a few busy weeks, and quite a few missed workouts. Most gym-junkies stress about missing one workout, let alone a week or two. The insipid...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
The low-carbohydrate diet craze is taking its toll on U.S. citizens; low-carb’ diets have literally become a pain in the ass! Constipation is a problem for approximately 25 million Americans. Many people that suffer from this condition have fallen victim to the...
