by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Perfection in every sense of the word conjures up idealistic thoughts that either provokes excitement or fear depending on the mindset of the individual. Being as close to perfection as you can be within your training will ultimately set you apart from your...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research, Supplements
A while back, I posted an article; Sex, Lies, and Protein Intake – this article identified how the healthcare community has misled and totally confused people about their dietary protein requirements. Protein metabolism experts now grudgingly admit that the...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
One research-proven compound has been completely overlooked by all the “bodybuilding experts”. This side-effect-free, inexpensive compound is the only non-pharmaceutical agent shown to de-activate the major pathway of muscle loss. If you haven’t heard of...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
I’ve never been a big fan of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) for body composition assessments, particularly for athletes. Jeff Stout and his colleagues at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln produced several studies years ago that revealed the BIA procedure was...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Any improvement in body composition (more muscle, less body fat) is the only non-surgical way to improve body shape, how you look – which is the honest reason why 99% of most people exercise in the first place. A program designed to build muscle will give you the...
by Jeff Willet | Articles, Training
One of the great things about weight training is the possibility for continual improvement of your body, your health, and your mind. The sky is the limit and the adage “you reap what you sow” couldn’t be more fitting. The harder and more intelligently you work in the...
by AST Sports Science | Articles
In my opinion, there aren’t many feelings you can experience as a bodybuilder that are better than walking out of the gym after an awesome workout! Striving for productive and efficient training sessions is usually our number one priority. After all, this is the...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
In scientific research, very few supplements have been shown to accelerate recovery after exercise. In the first study ever designed to specifically examine the effects of supplementation on muscle recovery after resistance training, VP2 Whey Isolate was shown to...
by Dana Bushell | Training
When someone asks you to make a muscle, they’re asking you to throw up a gunshot and show off your high peaking, thickly developed biceps. This muscle group has long been one of the main standards for gym superiority. The “arms” race has led many to curl away week...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Coffee is the world’s favorite beverage. Gym-junkies love their pre-workout shot for its reliability to provide a boost in focus and energy. However, a substantial amount of scientific research now supports an unlikely concept. Coffee is Very Good for You Insulin...