by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Any improvement in body composition (more muscle, less body fat) is the only non-surgical way to improve body shape, how you look – which is the honest reason why 99% of most people exercise in the first place. A program designed to build muscle will give you the...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
In scientific research, very few supplements have been shown to accelerate recovery after exercise. In the first study ever designed to specifically examine the effects of supplementation on muscle recovery after resistance training, VP2 Whey Isolate was shown to...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Coffee is the world’s favorite beverage. Gym-junkies love their pre-workout shot for its reliability to provide a boost in focus and energy. However, a substantial amount of scientific research now supports an unlikely concept. Coffee is Very Good for You Insulin...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Supplements
R-Alpha-Lipoic Acid (R-ALA) is a very unique supplement. It is unique in the fact that it is both fat and water-soluble. This novel characteristic means R-Alpha Lipoic Acid can access all parts of the cell to exert its potent effects and quench free-radicals that...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Due to its role in thermoregulation and fat metabolism, healthy thyroid production is vital to anyone interested in building a lean, muscular physique. People that want to shed body fat usually restrict their calorie intake which eventually induces a “metabolic...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Rotator cuff injuries are very tricky to deal with. The shoulder is the most complex joint in the body. You have to be very careful and diligent with your rehab. Peak nutritional status is extremely important for optimizing recovery from injuries but doctors very...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Muscle glycogen is the athlete’s storage form of carbohydrate and the primary fuel that powers intense exercise.[1] A number of studies have demonstrated that intense resistance training can significantly decrease muscle glycogen stores, much more severely than...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
For building muscle, low doses (anabolic) steroids are effective but only up to a certain point. Dutch researchers have shown that giving bodybuilders 200 milligrams of Deca Durabolin a week (for 12 weeks) increased lean body weight by about 5 pounds and most of it...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Surprisingly, there is not a lot of research on this area of nutritional science, so I’ve had to dig deep and draw on some diverse literature. However, if you’ve read my previous research articles, you’ll see I have not been off the mark so far. To...
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 who is interested in better fat loss. Based on...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
You are probably referring to a study recently published in the Journal of American Medical Association that showed a direct link between insulin resistance (poor sugar metabolism) and nutritional intake. The Harvard researchers found that a diet rich in dairy foods...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
In a previous article, I detailed the extraordinary benefits of increasing the concentration of leucine in the diet. A leucine-rich diet minimizes muscle protein breakdown, stimulates muscle growth and promotes healthy glucose metabolism for better fat loss. These...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Believe me, you’re not the only one who gets tired of drinking plain-ol’ water. And, you’re not the only one who chokes it down anyway in an attempt to get the mandatory 8-10 glasses a day you’re supposed to drink to maintain hydration, even before exercise is...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Calories (energy) are contained in the protein, carbohydrates, and fats you consume every day. And it’s true that a calorie is not a calorie as far as how these macronutrients are metabolized in the body. What that means is that when a certain amount of calories are...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
When it comes to diet and nutrition, most athletes stick to a narrow range of food choices; chicken breasts, rice, potato and maybe a green vegetable such as broccoli or beans. Getting into peak condition for any sport depends on optimizing overall health. However,...
