by AST Sports Science | Articles, Training
It’s hard to convince most athletes who love working out that they will get better results by taking a planned break away from training. Taking strategic breaks from intense weight training will actually enhance muscle gains overall. The big question is when to take a...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Every once in a while you have to veer off the beaten path and perform tasks that rarely make their way into your regular routine. It’s not unheard of to double up on muscle groups within one training session such as shoulders and traps, chest and triceps or back and...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
Veterans of the sport will tell you that daily training is simply a part of their DNA. Everything done over the course of the day revolves around prepping for and recovering from training. Not hitting the gym has never even entered into their thought process and...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
A gym rat by definition is someone who spends an unlimited amount of time in the gym each session. The intelligent trainer would look at this and recognize right away that this practice is counterproductive and falls short of using time wisely and energy effectively....
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. | 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...
