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 Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Two simple words, “leg day” are often met with a collective sigh of empathy towards those who make mention of this task. Widely revered by many as the hardest day in their training schedule, leg day often separates bodybuilders from those who train hard, but not as...
by Paul Delia | Articles, Research
Preventative medicine is becoming a hot topic. Why? Because governments have finally realized that an aging population is a very expensive one. Sarcopenia (the age-related loss of muscle mass) costs the United States health care system over 18.4 billion dollars every...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Being a bodybuilder is a 24/7 endeavor. There is no way around the fact that if you want to be successful, you must be willing to put in the time and effort as well as a ton of sacrifice. This type of lifestyle leaves little time for anything else and can be all to...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
You’ve undoubtedly heard the phrase, “Why try to re-invent the wheel.” as it pertains to fixing things that aren’t broken. Often people will spend a significant amount of their days adapting approaches or tweaking methods don’t need improvement. Then there are...
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 Delia | Questions & Answers
Doing more is the common misconception people have for bringing up weak body parts. This is exactly what you should not do. Remember, more is not better with respect to volume. When people take this approach, they end up quickly over-training their lagging muscle...
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 Delia | Questions & Answers
The debate on whether high-intensity cardio or low-intensity cardio is better for burning body fat has been going on forever. Low-intensity cardio is done using a moderate effort for a longer duration, and high-intensity cardio is done with an extreme effort for a...
by AST Sports Science | Questions & Answers, Research
New lab techniques enable scientists to see and measure molecular changes in muscle that we previously couldn’t imagine. Thanks to this sometimes amazing technology, we know now that muscle hypertrophy (growth) occurs a lot quicker than first thought. Muscle...
