by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Progress is the cornerstone of our efforts in the gym. Without progress you stand no chance of reaching your goals and will ultimately decide that your efforts may be served better elsewhere. On the contrary, if continued gains and an innate desire to become the best...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
It’s common knowledge that growth hormone and testosterone are key for building lean mass and burning body fat. However, not many bodybuilders or athletes are aware of insulin’s powerful regulatory effects and its synergistic role in producing IGF-1...
by AST Sports Science | Articles
A calorie is simply a measurement. It's not a nutrient, it's a measure of the energy content of a food that is burnt or metabolized in the body. Per gram different food sources contain different amounts of calories and most importantly, your body utilizes...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
For years, AST has advocated that smart athletes should follow a high protein diet along with moderate calorie restriction. Moderately restricting calories year round not only helps an athlete stay lean, it ensures that contest-preparation runs smoothly and quality...
by AST Sports Science | Articles
Most bodybuilders and athletes don’t match the quality of their nutrition to the incredible physical demands they place on their bodies. In fact, most athletes do not eat well enough to even support general health during intense exercise. According to many...
by AST Sports Science | Articles
Many, in fact most strength athletes and bodybuilders are unaware of this simple supplement strategy that gives you virtually immediate muscular strength and performance increases. Micronized Creatine can be used to provide an immediate improvement in performance....
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Yohimbine provides a number of unique effects that enhance the fat loss during exercise, particularly in people that exercise regularly. Derived from the bark of several trees, (most notably Pausinystalia yohimbe and Corynanthe yohimbe), Yohimbine seems to have almost...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Intense exercise is the most result-producing form of training, however, intense exercise also “taxes” the immune system severely. Intense training evokes an immune response that can leave the body vulnerable to infection and illness. If you want to remain healthy and...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research
To build lean muscle mass, you have to train hard, train heavy and train consistently. One of the biggest obstacles along the way is maintaining optimal health. Staying healthy during a regimented training program is critical for success. However, staying healthy...
