by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Bioeletrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) estimates body composition via the use of small, harmless electrical currents that pass through tissues and determine density. Body fat, skin, muscle and bone contain different amounts of water and therefore possess different...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
From a fat loss perspective, there is no research that suggests “cycling” Dymetadrine Xtreme provides any greater benefit than continuous use. In fact, Dr. Frank Greenway, a leading researcher in this field suggested that thermogenic compounds such as...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
It may sound contradictory, but I believe that red wine should be a part of every athlete’s diet. Small amounts on a regular basis will not only provide numerous anti-cancer effects, but the components found in red wine also appear to enhance fat metabolism....
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Some studies have concluded that overweight men who exercised regularly, possess a lower risk of heart disease than fat men that do not exercise. However, a more important question is, would these “fat-and-fit” individuals be healthier if they lost the excess fat? The...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Virtually anyone who lifts weights on a regular basis has heard of Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and its importance for muscle growth. What a lot of bodybuilders and other athletes don’t realize is that their muscles produce a specific form of IGF in response...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
What if I told you that one compound could enhance fat burning, improve insulin metabolism and boost antioxidant capacity (for better athletic performance). Throw in the benefit of living longer by reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease? Would you be interested...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
I reported recently that a growing number of people in the United States, Australia and Great Britain purchase organically grown produce as they believe it is substantially more nutritious and less hazardous than the conventional alternative. Also, these consumers are...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Bodybuilders pump it, but do they get enough of it? According to a recent study, more athletes have lower blood iron levels than sedentary folk. The trace element iron plays key roles in a number of cellular processes including DNA synthesis, oxygen transportation,...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Supplements
Under the rigor of scientific control, the vast majority of sports supplements fail dismally to deliver any type of quantifiable benefit to athletes. A decade ago, creatine monohydrate was confirmed as one extremely rare exception. Now, finally, another supplement is...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Yes that is true. We basically have two types of fat – white and brown. White adipocytes (fat) store lipids in unilocular droplets, whereas brown adipocytes store lipids in multilocular droplets – this aspect reflects the different functions of these two...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Testosterone is the anabolic hormone that builds muscle. One research-proven method of amplifying testosterone’s muscle-building effects is to time your intake of proteins and carbohydrates. That is, just before and immediately after a workout. The right amino acids...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
The amount of water used in each VP2 Whey Isolate and Micronized Creatine shake has the potential to affect the anabolic response of your workout. Let me explain why. Creatine and amino acids are molecules that are very hydrophilic. That means they draw water to...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Research now reveals that a high calcium intake may become the bodybuilder’s secret weapon that helps achieve a lean, mean physique. Scientific evidence now shows that a high calcium intake not only offers real protection against body fat accumulation, it enables a...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Building muscle, shedding body fat, enhancing athletic performance are all by-products of optimum health. Optimum health can only be achieved through an optimum approach to nutrition. To create and maintain optimal health requires a spectrum of nutrients from a...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
One inexpensive, yet highly effective supplement shown to boost brain power is creatine monohydrate. Studies show creatine provides a significant boost to both working memory and cognitive function. For example, just 5 grams of creatine a day is shown to provide...
