by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
If you’ve hit a plateau or you’re not getting the results you’d like from your training, take a close look at these simple strategies. They are based on the very latest bodybuilding research shown to boost muscle mass gains. 1.Carbohydrates boost muscle growth. Do...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
To answer your question with one word; definitely. To provide you with an explanation let me draw on a recent paper written by sports scientists at Arizona State University. These researchers assessed over 140 weight lifting studies to obtain insights into the...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Variety is the spice of life, and now and then you just have to shake things up a bit. While sticking to a routine does have its benefits, and you should never abandon one until you’ve given it sufficient time to work, giving old exercises a breath of fresh air every...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Bodybuilders know the importance of growth hormone (GH) for building muscle and shedding fat. While virtually every bodybuilder I know takes supplements, most don’t realize that some supplements can actually blunt the GH response to exercise. Melatonin...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
The hydration state (cell volume) of muscle cells is an important determinant of protein anabolism. Increasing muscle cell volume or hydration status acts as an independent anabolic signal as it initiates the cellular mechanisms needed to preserve and create net gains...
by AST Sports Science | Research
Crazy huh? No this is not some new ad like you would see in Muscular Development. This actually has some truth behind it. Drinking bottled water increases testosterone levels in men! A recent study led by Peninsula Medical School and the University of Exeter and...
by AST Sports Science | Questions & Answers
Selenium is a trace mineral and an antioxidant that is important for an array of cellular functions. Selenium is found in abundance in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. I never recommend high doses of a single vitamin or mineral. It’s not only unnatural to our...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Knowing how to properly navigate through any gym space is essential to your survival amongst other trainers. Bearing in mind that there are many different personalities surrounding you, keeping yourself in check and being prudent to adhering to rules, both written and...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
The bodybuilding and fitness lifestyle is not an easy one. Along with it comes a barrage of stressors that most take as simply a byproduct of the bigger picture. As those stressors add up over time, so can an overwhelming feeling of being on a low begin to develop for...
by AST Sports Science | Questions & Answers
GABA is an awesome supplement and probably one of the most underrated performance supplements on the market. It’s easy to take and very effective at increasing growth hormone levels. Studies show a 550% increase in blood growth hormone levels 90 minutes after...
