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 C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS | Articles, Research
Muscle recovery from intense training is probably the most important piece of the muscle growth and development puzzle. Knowing how long it takes for a muscle to recover fully is important when designing the most affecting training program. As usual, we turn to the...
by Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS | Research
Protein supplementation is often used by athletes and fitness enthusiasts to enhance appropriate anabolic and physiological responses to resistance exercise (RE). People have been encouraged to utilize soy protein as an alternative to meat, poultry, and other...
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 Dana Bushell | Articles
The definition of respect is “a feeling of deep admiration for something elicited by its abilities, qualities, and achievements.” When devising a supplement protocol aimed at building physique perfection, more popular and highly advertised supplements almost always...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
Any type of training that requires you to attempt physical tasks that test your abilities to withstand and endure pain is almost always advantageous for your goals. Bodybuilders know pain, they seek out pain and walk the fine line between what is necessary and what is...
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 AST Sports Science | Research
Years ago we identified the value of the amino acid L-leucine for stimulating muscle gains. Since then, a number of studies have confirmed that L-leucine supplementation is crucial to stimulating muscle protein synthesis rates; a prerequisite for muscle recovery and...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
“Get stronger and the muscle will come.” This was my mantra right from the beginning of this journey. My mentor early on stressed to me the importance of working at getting better in my lifts, strengthening the body as a whole and learning how the muscle groups work...
