by Dana Bushell | Training
Building muscle is filled with intricacies that must be carried out consistently to achieve success. Often, when constructing a training and nutrition plan, and following through with it for a period, you start to wonder if you are taking the best route, and before...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
A recent study has shown that when it comes to boosting the metabolism with exercise, resistance training and cardio training have similar effects. In a study on overweight and lean women, researchers from Cal State and Cedarville University showed that weight...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Previous studies have found that the major polyphenol in green tea extract, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) may protect internal organs against cancer. The effects of EGCG are so powerful, the results of a new study suggest that EGCG will soon be used to treat...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
The latest research shows that the fate of fat consumed from your diet is determined by the condition of your metabolic rate. When your metabolic rate is elevated (from exercise) new physiological research shows that fat storage is less likely. Also, your body burns...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers
Yes, I have some advice. Set some goals. Know exactly what you want to gain from your training efforts. Make sure that you create a long-term “vision” for exactly what you want to accomplish. Determine what you want to achieve and the time frame you expect to do so....
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
There are two main types of muscle contraction that bodybuilders are interested in. An eccentric (or negative) muscle contraction is when the muscle lengthens under tension, generally by lowering a weight. A concentric muscle contraction occurs when a muscle shortens...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers, Research
As a matter of fact, low-fat dairy proteins show a rather strong link to improving insulin function. Research published in The Journal of American Medical Association has revealed a direct link between an improvement in muscle insulin resistance and low-fat dairy food...
by Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS | Research
It’s Friday evening, you just got in an awesome and productive high-intensity workout, you set some new personal records, you just consumed your post-workout whey protein and fast-acting carb source to start the recovery process, and you’re feeling on top of the...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers
When it comes to dieting to lose body fat, there’s no substitute for hard work. Believe me; I really wish this were not the case. Unfortunately, however, you must burn more calories than you ingest every day to lose that body fat and get lean. Low-fat diets, high-fat,...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Increasing the protein ratio within the diet appears to trigger multiple benefits that promote better fat metabolism. Researchers from the University of Illinois have shown in studies that greater fat loss is directly related to the increase in the ratio of protein in...
