by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research
As usual, gym experts tend to come up short when it comes to the real science. Sorry guys, but bro-science usually contains just enough real science to get it all wrong. When it comes to creatine supplementation there tends to be more bad information than good. From...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
We all have our structural downfalls when it comes to defining physique perfection. Even the greatest champions in our sport have been guilty of possessing less than stellar development somewhere on their physique. Some of these structural integrity issues are...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Getting maximum results from weight training and building muscle depends heavily on how you manage your body’s secretion of the hormone insulin. The presence of insulin is critical to creating and maintaining the body’s natural anabolic drive(1). The...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers
Sugar is a form of carbohydrate that contains no other nutrients. Sugar is rapidly absorbed, and large amounts cause a surge and then subsequent decline in blood glucose. High sugar consumption can play havoc with your insulin levels. Yo-yo like insulin levels switch...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
Being a caveman/cavewoman in the pursuit of achieving your bodybuilding goals is what most people would think of after looking at your diet. Typically , bodybuilding diets consist of lean cuts of meat, poultry, and fish along with complex carbohydrates such as sweet...
by Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS | Research
Individuals in many occupations (i.e., law enforcement, police, firefighters) are exposed to stress stemming from a combination of psychological and high physical demands. This can result in negative health effects as shown by increase morbidity and mortality rates in...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
There are certain attributes a bodybuilder must have to acquire that certain look that separates them from the masses. When I began my bodybuilding journey, I read as much as I possibly could about how to become a bodybuilder and how to achieve that look. I can...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
Bodybuilders and athletes alike are always looking for an advantage. It’s a part of the competitive nature necessary to achieve greatness and something every champion intelligently employs. While there is no quick substitute for hard work and dedication, taking...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research
Anabolic hormonal responses are integral in the regulation of tissue growth and energy substrate metabolism and therefore are thought to play an important role in building muscle as a response to high-intensity resistance exercise.[1] Plasma concentrations of...
