by AST Sports Science | Questions & Answers
Mathematically, you are correct. A person burns only approximately 10 to 12 calories per minute during exercise, even intense exercise. Each pound of unwanted fat contains 3500 calories. Based on your perspective, for exercise to create fat loss you would have to...
by AST Sports Science | Questions & Answers
I also like train early in the morning but absolutely not on an empty stomach. I find early in the morning is the best time for me to train. I think the longer the day goes on, the more excuses people think of to miss their workout. Getting it done early means...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
The vastus medialis is the “teardrop” shaped quadriceps muscle situated on top of the knee. Generally, bodybuilders that lack development in the vastus medialis also lacked control during the ascent phase in the squat exercise. These bodybuilders tend to...
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An overwhelming amount of evidence indicates that blood testosterone levels govern a person’s potential to build muscle. More testosterone – more muscle growth potential. Drug-free bodybuilders and athlete should do everything they can to optimize natural...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
A gain in body fat occurs from consuming a greater energy (calorie) intake than the body utilizes. It is a person’s habitual daily calorie intake overall rather than the consumption of a particular macronutrient (carbohydrate, protein or fat), that determines any...
by AST Sports Science | Questions & Answers
A recent study took a close look at the effects of weight training on fat oxidation (burning). This study used trained participants which is pertinent as most others have only involved college students that did not train with weights regularly. In this study, fat...
by AST Sports Science | Questions & Answers
Studies continue to confirm the performance-enhancing effects of BETA-X and as a cyclist you are sure to see a boost. You’ll see an increase in both sprint power and greater time to exhaustion. In other words, you’ll ride faster and stronger for longer. A...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Yohimbine is derived from the bark of several trees, most notably Pausinystalia yohimbe and Corynanthe yohimbe. Yohimbine has been marketed as a testosterone booster but I’m not sure how that one came about ― there is no science-based evidence to suggest yohimbine has...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
A structured nutritional approach is essential for effective fat loss and/or muscle gain. However, I don’t believe that setting “a target weight” accurately assesses progress in either of these objectives. Therefore, I don’t believe in...
