by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Yet another study had linked coffee consumption to improved health. In this new study, men and women who drank coffee and other caffeinated beverages were less likely to develop type-2 diabetes than those who did not drink caffeine-containing beverages. However, the...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Water is the first logical answer to the question of fluid replacement to prevent dehydration. However, during non-workout times of the day, the research on this topic suggests that most fluids are effective at rehydrating the body, including caffeine-containing...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research
The branch chain amino acids (BCAA) are a select group of essential amino acids; leucine, isoleucine, and valine. Your body cannot synthesize them; they are essential and must be provided through your diet in abundance. In recent years the BCAAs have received an...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
“One should eat to live, not live to eat” – Benjamin Franklin Sorry Ben, I’m going to have to disagree with you on that one. Talk to any bodybuilder at any time in the season, and the first thing on their mind is their food. Most have their food intake so precise that...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog.” –Mark Twain. For so many of us dedicated warriors of iron out there, the innate desire to be bigger and stronger is the driving force behind our efforts in and out of the gym. Born out...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
The longer you’ve been training, the smarter you have to train to continue to gain. A long time ago strength training researchers suspected that significant gains in strength could not be achieved by veteran weight lifters. However, this notion was dispelled in the...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Squats are often criticized as being “bad” for your back. However, done correctly, there is evidence that barbell squats could actually do your spine some good. An interesting case study, published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine, examined...
by Jeff Willet | Questions & Answers, Training
It is important to understand that high reps with light weights does not equal more definition. Increasing your definition is the result of reducing your body fat and that is accomplished by paying close attention to your diet and incorporating cardiovascular...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Let me run through the fiber types our muscles possess and the characteristics of each. This should clear up any confusion about why Max-OT is the most effective training method for packing on lean mass in the shortest possible amount of time. Muscle fiber types fall...
by Skip La Cour | Questions & Answers
More than likely you are getting results and you have not hit a plateau. Stop and think about your situation for a moment. Can your progress ever really stop if you are consistently putting forth your best effort? If you are training with any type of regularity and...
