by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
For building muscle, low doses (anabolic) steroids are effective but only up to a certain point. Dutch researchers have shown that giving bodybuilders 200 milligrams of Deca Durabolin a week (for 12 weeks) increased lean body weight by about 5 pounds and most of it...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers
Good question. The fact is most people simply don’t drink enough liquids throughout the day and as an athlete, hydration is critically important. Muscle tissue is made up of around 75 percent water. Blood is 95% water. The largest single component of the human...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Surprisingly, there is not a lot of research on this area of nutritional science, so I’ve had to dig deep and draw on some diverse literature. However, if you’ve read my previous research articles, you’ll see I have not been off the mark so far. To...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
VP2 Whey Isolate is one of select few whey proteins shown in clinical trials to promote fat loss in non-overweight individuals. Therefore, supplementing with VP2 during a calorie-controlled diet is a smart move for anyone who is interested in better fat loss. Based on...
by AST Sports Science | Questions & Answers
Most people do not know the best way to use glutamine to maximize muscle growth support, and there is still a lot to be learned. Here is a strategy that will allow you to take advantage of GL3 L-Glutamine’s nitrogen shuttling effect and it’s growth hormone...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
You are probably referring to a study recently published in the Journal of American Medical Association that showed a direct link between insulin resistance (poor sugar metabolism) and nutritional intake. The Harvard researchers found that a diet rich in dairy foods...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers
There is no difference. The two terms are used interchangeably. Glucose is the end product of carbohydrate metabolism. Glucose is a sugar. Hence, “blood sugar”. In research circles, the term blood glucose is most commonly used and technically correct....
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Believe me, you’re not the only one who gets tired of drinking plain-ol’ water. And, you’re not the only one who chokes it down anyway in an attempt to get the mandatory 8-10 glasses a day you’re supposed to drink to maintain hydration, even before exercise is...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers
Doing more is the common misconception people have for bringing up weak body parts. This is exactly what you should not do. Remember, more is not better with respect to volume. When people take this approach, they end up quickly over-training their lagging muscle...
