by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
If we look at the pharmacokinetics of oral creatine supplementation alongside creatine blood clearance rates, volume of distribution and accumulation within the body – here’s what we know. A one-off dose of creatine 5-10 grams is cleared out of the body rather quickly...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
“Super-slow” weight lifting has been around for a while but has recently emerged again as a “novel” training method. The new books on this technique promise almost instant strength and mass gains with very little effort. The concept of super-slow weight lifting is to...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
You’ve decided to take that promotion, there’s a new addition to the family or some other lifestyle change that will mean a few busy weeks, and quite a few missed workouts. Most gym-junkies stress about missing one workout, let alone a week or two. The insipid...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
The low-carbohydrate diet craze is taking its toll on U.S. citizens; low-carb’ diets have literally become a pain in the ass! Constipation is a problem for approximately 25 million Americans. Many people that suffer from this condition have fallen victim to the...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Flick through any of the muscle magazines and it’s clear that the sale of bodybuilding supplements has come down to mega 8-page advertisements containing truck loads of scientific-sounding waffle about products endorsed by ‘roided-out bodybuilders. Of course, every...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
I sure can. It get’s a little technical but I’ll try to make it clear. Stick with me. Different enzymes contained in alkaline pancreatic juices digest triglycerides, phospholipids and cholesterol esters present in food. These enzymes split fatty acids from...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
In a recent issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Texan researchers report that supplementation with the essential amino acids (the amino acids that cannot be synthesized by the body) preserve muscle mass during prolonged periods of...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Intense training tears down muscle tissue and inflames joints. A number of sports scientists suggest that chemicals called “free radicals” are responsible for much of the soreness that is experienced after a workout. Though our bodies are constantly...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
According to the latest research on this topic, dietary proteins are not the same in terms of what they contribute to muscle gains during weight training. Supplementation with soy protein after a workout provides a much lower anabolic response than dairy proteins. In...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Numerous studies have now confirmed that there is a direct link between a person’s calcium intake and their body fat percentage. The results of most of these studies suggest an inverse relationship; the higher a person’s calcium intake, the lower their level of body...
