by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Let me run through the fiber types our muscles possess and the characteristics of each. This should clear up any confusion about why Max-OT is the most effective training method for packing on lean mass in the shortest possible amount of time. Muscle fiber types fall...
by Skip La Cour | Questions & Answers
More than likely you are getting results and you have not hit a plateau. Stop and think about your situation for a moment. Can your progress ever really stop if you are consistently putting forth your best effort? If you are training with any type of regularity and...
by AST Sports Science | Questions & Answers, Supplements
Absolutely! Don’t be fooled into thinking that because you eat well, you are getting all the vitamins and minerals your body needs for optimum performance. And just because you eat well doesn’t mean you are even meeting the vitamin and mineral requirements...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers, Supplements
What is the best way to take BETA-X? The research to date suggests that a Tissue Saturation Phase is required and this should be followed by a lower-dose Muscle Tissue Support Phase. The Tissue Saturation Phase loads your muscles to promote higher carnosine...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
The latest research shows that the fate of fat consumed from your diet is determined by the condition of your metabolic rate. When your metabolic rate is elevated (from exercise) new physiological research shows that fat storage is less likely. Also, your body burns...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers
Yes, I have some advice. Set some goals. Know exactly what you want to gain from your training efforts. Make sure that you create a long-term “vision” for exactly what you want to accomplish. Determine what you want to achieve and the time frame you expect to do so....
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
There are two main types of muscle contraction that bodybuilders are interested in. An eccentric (or negative) muscle contraction is when the muscle lengthens under tension, generally by lowering a weight. A concentric muscle contraction occurs when a muscle shortens...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers, Research
As a matter of fact, low-fat dairy proteins show a rather strong link to improving insulin function. Research published in The Journal of American Medical Association has revealed a direct link between an improvement in muscle insulin resistance and low-fat dairy food...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers
When it comes to dieting to lose body fat, there’s no substitute for hard work. Believe me; I really wish this were not the case. Unfortunately, however, you must burn more calories than you ingest every day to lose that body fat and get lean. Low-fat diets, high-fat,...
