by Jeff Willet | Articles, Training
Where to begin Beginning an exercise program can be a little intimidating. In fact, it can be very intimidating not to mention, very confusing. There is so much information out there, how could you possibly figure out where to begin? It may seem like everything you...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
It may sound contradictory, but I believe that red wine should be a part of every athlete’s diet. Small amounts on a regular basis will not only provide numerous anti-cancer effects, but the components found in red wine also appear to enhance fat metabolism....
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers
This is a good question. When training biceps and triceps in the same workout, once you have warmed up one of the muscle groups the other does not need the full Max-OT warm-up protocol. Let’s say you have finished biceps. You did the standard Max-OT warm-up and...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers
Sound nutrition has many more benefits than just aesthetics. Applying good eating habits to your daily life will also help you mentally. If your body is a machine that needs fuel to run properly, then food is that fuel. The higher quality food you give your machine,...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Some studies have concluded that overweight men who exercised regularly, possess a lower risk of heart disease than fat men that do not exercise. However, a more important question is, would these “fat-and-fit” individuals be healthier if they lost the excess fat? The...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Virtually anyone who lifts weights on a regular basis has heard of Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and its importance for muscle growth. What a lot of bodybuilders and other athletes don’t realize is that their muscles produce a specific form of IGF in response...
by Jeff Willet | Articles
I’ve heard it said many times over the years, “What works for you won’t work for me because everybody is different.” It’s almost like people adopt this saying and use it as their defense whenever they are questioned about the way they train. We...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
What if I told you that one compound could enhance fat burning, improve insulin metabolism and boost antioxidant capacity (for better athletic performance). Throw in the benefit of living longer by reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease? Would you be interested...
