by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers
When people hear the term “antioxidant,” they often think in terms of a specific nutrient like vitamin C. Now while vitamin C is an antioxidant, the term antioxidant is actually a generic description for anything that can neutralize unstable molecules that damage DNA,...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Interestingly, a recent study has revealed that ripe fruit contains an array of extremely effective antioxidants. These antioxidants take time to develop and are not present in unripe fruit. It appears as though a natural decomposing mechanism in fruit causes...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers, Research
Consider this before you have your next “cheat day” . . . Scientists have discovered how eating just one unhealthy meal takes its toll on the body. In a world-first study, researchers at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Australia fed a meal of carrot...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Drinking water enhances fat loss – there is no doubt about it. The space of this column allows me to provide a mere fraction of the research that explains why an adequate intake of water is so important for people who want to lose body fat, so I’ll provide you...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Intense, short duration exercise is known to be a potent trigger of growth hormone (GH) release. The peak in this response seems to occur in the hours immediately following exercise. Although the research isn’t clear on this topic, this post-workout peak in GH is...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
This is really a comparison of a unilateral movement (dumbbell curl) with a bilateral exercise (barbell curl). It must be made clear; there is no ‘most effective’ movement – both have benefits and drawbacks. For example, compared to dumbbells, a barbell will allow for...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers
One of the most important keys to building muscle, losing body fat, and feeling energetic throughout the day is controlling your metabolism. Metabolism is the rate at which the nutrients in your food are processed once eaten. Those nutrients will be absorbed and...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers, Training
Yes, you can, and it’s highly recommended. In fact, it may be the best exercise for Max-OT Cardio. Here’s why. Rowing incorporates the most muscle groups during the movement than any other cardio exercise. Research shows you actually recruit over 85% of...
by Jeff Willet | Questions & Answers
I use one foot at a time for calf raises off the leg press because it is easier for me to achieve overload than if I use two feet at a time. I would not say one foot at a time is any more effective, but for me, it is definitely more efficient. You need to overload...
