by AST Sports Science | Questions & Answers
If you take a look at the research on creatine monohydrate, it appears as though this supplement has no direct effect on fat metabolism. However, a number of studies show rather dramatic improvements in body composition as a result of creatine supplementation. In line...
by AST Sports Science | Questions & Answers
Many bodybuilders are fanatical about their training and never skip a workout. However, this obsessive mentality may not yield the best results. Believe it or not, there is sound scientific evidence that suggests missing a workout here and there can actually make you...
by AST Sports Science | Questions & Answers
Some people consider themselves “a morning person”; they perform their best efforts in the early AM. Others like to hit the gym in the early evening as they feel this is the time they’re most alert and at their strongest. This is our circadian...
by Dana Bushell | Questions & Answers
Some arguments are meant to be constant banter between those who preach and those who are critical. Much the same as the question, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” the question of whether or not free weights are better than machines and vice...
by Dana Bushell | Questions & Answers
You may not be an up and coming star in the bodybuilding world, and you may have no ambition whatsoever to step onstage any time soon. But that doesn’t mean you aren’t busting ass in the gym everyday to achieve a physique you can be proud of and want to show off...
by Dana Bushell | Questions & Answers
In a world riddled with eccentric personalities, gurus and experts of all kinds, bodybuilding has taken on more than its fair share of myths and misconceptions. Backed by foggy science and secrets only the pros knew about until now, many of these claims about how you...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
It’s hard to convince most people who love working out that they will achieve better results by employing a planned break from training. Taking strategic breaks from intense weight training will actually enhance muscle gains overall. The big question is, when to...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
I believe that athletes (bodybuilders included) don’t match the quality of their nutrition to the incredible physical demands they place on their bodies. Most, athletes do not eat well enough to even support general health during intense exercise. Ever notice what...
by Skip La Cour | Questions & Answers
Hitting a plateau, or in other words, having your training progress come to a screeching halt, is probably one of the most feared and frustrating things an athlete can experience. There isn’t anyone on this planet who wants to work extremely hard at...
