by Dana Bushell | Articles
Training is the essence of our lives. We love testing our body’s limitations and pushing the boundaries of our genetic potential. If training were the only thing we had to do to grow, we would all be larger than life. Unfortunately, this just isn’t the case, and our...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
Make no mistake about it, building serious muscle is a 24-hours a day, 365 days a year venture that will fill your life with successes, failures, victories, and defeats. Not a day can go by that is uncalculated and every night must be undisturbed to maximize growth....
by Dana Bushell | Articles
“One should eat to live, not live to eat” – Benjamin Franklin Sorry Ben, I’m going to have to disagree with you on that one. Talk to any bodybuilder at any time in the season, and the first thing on their mind is their food. Most have their food intake so precise that...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog.” –Mark Twain. For so many of us dedicated warriors of iron out there, the innate desire to be bigger and stronger is the driving force behind our efforts in and out of the gym. Born out...
by AST Sports Science | Articles, Research, Supplements
Uncovering research that has a direct impact on muscle growth, fat loss, and performance enhancement is exciting, to say the least. Now get this, research shows an 8-gram dose of glutamine directly after exercise promotes the same glycogen storage effect as consuming...
by AST Sports Science | Articles
Since 1935, researchers have recognized that the restriction of calorie intake can significantly broaden the lifespan of insects, animals, and even humans. But how can fewer calories increase the lifespan? The reason behind calorie restriction’s ability to influence...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research
Caffeine is a naturally occurring stimulant found in coffee, tea, and other herbs. Caffeine is the most socially acceptable drug in the world. Coffee is second only to tea (another caffeine-containing brew) as the most popular beverage in the world. Despite this, very...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Supplements
Smart athletes are always looking for a supplement or compound that will give them that extra edge in performance or recovery. A recent study has just identified two highly effective supplements that when taken together provide an even greater advantage regarding...
