by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Adrenaline and noradrenaline are the ‘fight or flight’ hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla (located above the kidneys). Released into the blood stream during exercise, these hormones stimulate motor neural pathways that serve to generate greater force during...
by AST Sports Science | Questions & Answers
I assuming you mean a typical cold or the like. The smartest thing to do is give yourself time to heal before attempting to attack the weights again. You will not be doing your training, your health or your training partners any favors by trying to rush back into the...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Supplements
There has been a surge in research interest about r-Alpha-Lipoic acid (r-ALA 200), it is without a doubt an intriguing supplement. Due to r-ALA’s multifaceted benefits, this article will update you on the latest findings and clarify how to use this supplement to build...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
The effect of exercise on growth hormone (GH) secretion and subsequent impact on muscle gains, is not well understood. However, sports scientists do know that intense (heavy) weight training produces a significant increase in bio-active GH levels. Also, bodybuilders...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Drinking four or more cups of coffee a day appears to be associated with a lower risk of type 2-diabetes and better insulin function and these benefits appear to be largely due to caffeine. That’s the scoop from Harvard researchers. Also, it’s not the first time...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
For years, AST has advocated that smart athletes should follow a high protein diet along with moderate calorie restriction. Moderately restricting calories year round not only helps an athlete stay lean, it ensures that contest-preparation runs smoothly and quality...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
When your body releases growth hormone (GH) from their pituitary gland (located at the base of the brain), some goes to muscle and bone to directly initiate tissue growth. Most GH travels to the liver, where it is destroyed within 60-90 minutes. Before this...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Years ago, bodybuilding experts believed that muscle could not be synthesized at a rapid rate unless anabolic steroids were involved. Back then we were in the dark ages when it came to scientific research on muscle growth. The only way some narrow-minded people could...
by AST Sports Science | Articles
Most bodybuilders and athletes don’t match the quality of their nutrition to the incredible physical demands they place on their bodies. In fact, most athletes do not eat well enough to even support general health during intense exercise. According to many...
by AST Sports Science | Articles
Many, in fact most strength athletes and bodybuilders are unaware of this simple supplement strategy that gives you virtually immediate muscular strength and performance increases. Micronized Creatine can be used to provide an immediate improvement in performance....
