by Dana Bushell | Articles
Training is the essence of our lives. We love testing our body’s limitations and pushing the boundaries of our genetic potential. If training were the only thing we had to do to grow, we would all be larger than life. Unfortunately, this just isn’t the case, and our...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
Make no mistake about it, building serious muscle 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 and every night must be undisturbed to maximize growth....
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. | 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 may cause some serious side-effects...
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 muscle recovery and lean muscle growth. Glutamine is the primary fuel of the immune system and while intense exercise is a must for building muscle and...
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 linking 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 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...
