by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Recent research performed at three prestigious academic facilities sheds light on the virtues of resistance training to optimize cardiac health. Research completed at Harvard University, the Michigan Technological Institute (MTI) and the University of Western...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
I agree, the research on testosterone responses to weight training is somewhat conflicting. Some research studies report an increase in circulating testosterone in response to a workout, others report a marked decline in the hours after training. One of the reasons...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Adrenaline and noradrenaline are the ‘fight or flight’ hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla (located above the kidneys). Released into the blood stream during exercise, these hormones stimulate motor neural pathways that serve to generate greater force during...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Supplements
There has been a surge in research interest about r-Alpha-Lipoic acid (r-ALA 200), it is without a doubt an intriguing supplement. Due to r-ALA’s multifaceted benefits, this article will update you on the latest findings and clarify how to use this supplement to build...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
The effect of exercise on growth hormone (GH) secretion and subsequent impact on muscle gains, is not well understood. However, sports scientists do know that intense (heavy) weight training produces a significant increase in bio-active GH levels. Also, bodybuilders...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Drinking four or more cups of coffee a day appears to be associated with a lower risk of type 2-diabetes and better insulin function and these benefits appear to be largely due to caffeine. That’s the scoop from Harvard researchers. Also, it’s not the first time...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
For years, AST has advocated that smart athletes should follow a high protein diet along with moderate calorie restriction. Moderately restricting calories year round not only helps an athlete stay lean, it ensures that contest-preparation runs smoothly and quality...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
When your body releases growth hormone (GH) from their pituitary gland (located at the base of the brain), some goes to muscle and bone to directly initiate tissue growth. Most GH travels to the liver, where it is destroyed within 60-90 minutes. Before this...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Years ago, bodybuilding experts believed that muscle could not be synthesized at a rapid rate unless anabolic steroids were involved. Back then we were in the dark ages when it came to scientific research on muscle growth. The only way some narrow-minded people could...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
The best piece of advice I can give you is to concentrate on building your upper arms so that the circumference of each is up past 18 inches. When you achieve this, you will have forgotten about your question. Sarcasm aside, the best way to build your biceps peak is...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Yohimbine provides a number of unique effects that enhance the fat loss during exercise, particularly in people that exercise regularly. Derived from the bark of several trees, (most notably Pausinystalia yohimbe and Corynanthe yohimbe), Yohimbine seems to have almost...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Intense exercise is the most result-producing form of training, however, intense exercise also “taxes” the immune system severely. Intense training evokes an immune response that can leave the body vulnerable to infection and illness. If you want to remain healthy and...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
To examine the effects of different rest intervals on the repeatability of maximum strength, researchers from Tennessee asked 17 highly-trained men to repeat their 1RM (repetition maximum) in the barbell squat. The lifters performed their 1RM twice (on three separate...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
The desire to lose weight can be psychologically traumatic for many people. This can trigger behavioral changes that may or may not be influenced by environmental factors such as diet or nutrition. However, a group of Australian researchers recently discovered that...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Interestingly, while in some sports, being over 25 years of age is considered over the hill. However, in sports such as bodybuilding and powerlifting some pros don’t reach their peak until their mid 30’s or even 40’s. Josh Lowndes and his colleagues...
