by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Reducing lactic acid build-up in working muscles during high-intensity exercise will attenuate the drop in pH associated with contractile fatigue and failure. Minimizing lactic acid build-up during intense exercise is the "holy grail" of many sports men and...
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VP2 Whey Isolate is the finest quality whey protein on the market, no doubt – has been for over 10 years. However, research on the digestion and absorption properties of various proteins reveals that different sources have important roles in maximizing results...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
In terms of nutritional value, lean cuts of red meat more than match the more traditional bodybuilding protein foods such as chicken breasts and tuna. For example, a 3-ounce chicken breast contains 3-grams of fat, while 3-ounces of round or eye-fillet steak contains...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Based on all the research on the topic of testosterone responses to exercise, it appears that intense, short duration exercise is best for increasing circulating levels of this anabolic hormone. However, the opposite also appears to be true. Excessive amounts of...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Once there was a time when stretching prior to a workout was seen as mandatory for peak performance and injury prevention. My how times have changed. In the last 5 or 6 years, an ever-increasing pile of studies have shown that the warm-up ritual of stretching prior to...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Coffee and other caffeinated beverages are among the most popular in the world. People everywhere on this planet can’t seem to get enough of the stuff. But, can you have too much of a good thing? With regard to caffeine, no-one seems to know. Under current Commission...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
A great study recently examined the ability of the macronutrients (protein, carbohydrate and fat) to suppress ghrelin, a hormone known to stimulate the appetite. Hunger works like this; as blood glucose levels drop ghrelin is secreted from the gut into circulation...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Building muscle involves a 24-hour a day, 7-day a week commitment to steering your physiology towards anabolism and away from the catabolic responses activated by intense exercise. Supplementation with nutrients that maximize anabolism and help reduce catabolism are...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
For years, bodybuilders and other strength athletes have been using protein supplements to boost their protein intake and enhance muscle and strength gains during resistance training. This strategy has gone against traditional advice from doctors and nutritionists...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
VP2 Whey Isolate is one of select few whey proteins shown in clinical trials to promote fat loss in >non-overweight individuals. Therefore, supplementing with VP2 during a calorie-controlled diet is a smart move for anyone that is interested in better fat loss. Based...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Building muscle involves a 24-hour a day, 7-day a week commitment to steering your physiology towards anabolism and away from the catabolic responses activated by intense exercise. Supplementation with the right nutrients is an incredibly important part of this. Most...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Not getting the results you desire from all those hours in the gym? Are you confused about what to eat and how to supplement to speed fat loss, muscle recovery and growth? The latest research suggests that your approach to nutrition determines how effective your...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
For decades well-meaning physicians and dietitians have been warning the general public about the perils of salt and a high sodium diet. I’ve never been too sure why because there’s no research that definitively links a high sodium intake to any adverse...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Increasing the protein ratio within the diet appears to provide people with a multitude of benefits that point towards more efficient fat metabolism. For instance, studies have shown that replacing a high-carb diet with an increased ratio of protein results in...
