by Dana Bushell | Articles
Bodybuilding is a sport that relies heavily upon your ability to be as close to perfection as possible with every facet involved. As arduous as this pursuit can be, the rewards and benefits from doing so are plentiful and keep us wanting more. With each and every...
by AST Sports Science | Articles
If you’ve hit a plateau or you’re not getting the results you’d like from your training, take a close look at these simple strategies. They are based on the very latest bodybuilding research shown to boost muscle mass gains. 1.Carbohydrates boost muscle growth. Do...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
Well, tis the season once again and I hope you are all settling in nicely for a well deserved holiday break. This time of year brings upon it an opportunity to reflect on the year that was (and do we have a lot to reflect on) as well as an abundance of delicious...
by AST Sports Science | Articles
Have you reached a plateau in your fat loss efforts? Are you having trouble shifting that last 5 or 10 pounds that will make you look really good? Do you want to avoid plateaus as you attempt to reach your best ever condition for your next competition? If you answered...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research
The branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) are a select group of essential amino acids; leucine, isoleucine, and valine. Your body cannot synthesize them; they are essential and must be provided through your diet in abundance. In recent years the BCAAs have received an...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
One of the best parts about working out is knowing that your efforts will equal rewards. The more you put into your training, the better your results will be; simple as that. When you enter a new phase of your training, how you construct and map out the plan...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
The life of a bodybuilder involves more than just lifting weights, eating every couple of hours, and ensuring enough rest is taken to heal and grow. Yes, there is an incredible amount of physicality to the entire process, but it’s the mindset of a bodybuilder...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
Bodybuilding is at the very core of our being and well-being as well. Going to the gym each and every day is something that is deeply ingrained into who and what we are. Now that we’ve found ourselves in a time period where we can’t get to the gym,...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
Everyone has their own reason for hitting the gym each day. Some of us use this time as a type of therapy to wash away the day’s or even life’s events while others see it as a place to grow. Regardless of what this time means to you, you should be asking...
