by Dana Bushell | Articles
Make no mistake about it; bodybuilding and the lifestyle required for success is unlike any other sport. It is a 24 hours a day, 365 days a year venture that will fill your life with successes, failures, victories and defeats. Not a day can go by that is uncalculated...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
There are some nutrients that are shown to have a significant, positive effect on brain function and mental cognition. Caffeine and creatine are two supplements that are shown in research to provide the brain with an immediate boost. However, at the top of this list...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | News
The latest research on this topic is quite conclusive, testosterone concentrations, in males particularly, correlate with body composition. That means low testosterone levels are linked strongly to fat accumulation and vice-versa. However, not all testosterone is the...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin are used to relieve pain for a plethora of conditions. In fact, around 70 million prescriptions for NSAIDs are written yearly. However, these drugs cause some serious side-effects including...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Based on the all the information, it appears as though drinking four or more cups of coffee a day is the closest we can get to a research-based recommendation. This amount is most likely to lower the risk of type 2-diabetes and promote healthy insulin function. What...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
GL3 L-Glutamine is a popular supplement with athletes because it provides so many important benefits that aid in building a better physique. Glutamine is the primary fuel of the immune system and while intense exercise is a must for building muscle and burning fat, it...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers
As you know, the Max-OT protocol is to perform 4 to 6 reps per set. So with this understanding, as long as you can properly execute the exercise with the amount of weight you are using, you should move up in weight when you can perform six repetitions on a consistent...
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...
