by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Supplements
R-Alpha-Lipoic Acid (R-ALA) is a very unique supplement. It is unique in the fact that it is both fat and water-soluble. This novel characteristic means R-Alpha Lipoic Acid can access all parts of the cell to exert its potent effects and quench free-radicals that...
by Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS | Articles, Research
Muscle recovery from intense training is probably the most important piece of the muscle growth and development puzzle. Knowing how long it takes for a muscle to recover fully is important when designing the most affecting training program. As usual, we turn to the...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
The definition of respect is “a feeling of deep admiration for something elicited by its abilities, qualities, and achievements.” When devising a supplement protocol aimed at building physique perfection, more popular and highly advertised supplements almost always...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
Any type of training that requires you to attempt physical tasks that test your abilities to withstand and endure pain is almost always advantageous for your goals. Bodybuilders know pain, they seek out pain and walk the fine line between what is necessary and what is...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Muscle glycogen is the athlete’s storage form of carbohydrate and the primary fuel that powers intense exercise.[1] A number of studies have demonstrated that intense resistance training can significantly decrease muscle glycogen stores, much more severely than...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
“Get stronger and the muscle will come.” This was my mantra right from the beginning of this journey. My mentor early on stressed to me the importance of working at getting better in my lifts, strengthening the body as a whole and learning how the muscle groups work...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
All those who take part in our bodybuilding culture spend a lot of time constructing and preparing the meals needed for necessary growth. Each meal is given priority based on the timing of it and the effects it will elicit. Take for example your post workout meal....
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Often, the programs and routines followed by bodybuilders and athletes trying to improve their physique, are filled with free weight exercises followed by a healthy dose of machine work. The odd time you may incorporate some cable movements to “finish” off the muscle...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
There is an old saying that surmises too much of anything is never good. Well, I’m here to tell you that whoever came up with that theory, never supplemented correctly with Glutamine! The fundamental approach to supplementing with glutamine is to constantly replace...
