by Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS | Research
We know that aging causes a progressive loss of muscle mass and strength which is known as sarcopenia. In fact, individuals lose muscle mass at a rate of 1-2% per year as they age past 50 years [1], resulting in a significant decrease of muscle strength. This...
by Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS | Research
Sarcopenia is becoming a familiar term that describes the vulnerability to weakness, disability, and general diminished autonomy among older adults. Aging per se is merely a crude proxy for determining sarcopenic risk. The hallmark predictors of age-related morbidity...
by AST Sports Science | Research
Drinking four or more cups of coffee a day appears to be associated with a lower risk of type 2-diabetes and better insulin function, and these benefits appear to be largely due to caffeine. In fact, caffeine consumption can improve insulin metabolism and protects...
by Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS | Research
An increase in peak bone mass has been recommended as a prophylactic against osteoporosis1. The growth period is an opportune time to stimulate bone modeling due to the hormonal milieu associated with maturation. In support of this notion, exercise intervention...
by AST Sports Science | Research
Athletes complete large volumes of intensive physical training to improve performance. Excessive physical training, incomplete recovery and high general stress can induce overreaching – a term used to describe over-training in the short-term. Overreaching is often...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
The results of a study completed at Lund University in Sweden suggest that adding whey protein to the end of meal may result in better blood glucose control during the day. Blood glucose fluctuations cause people to get irritated, hungry and crave foods they usually...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
A major study into the economics of adults in the United States has shown that taking nutritional supplements may shave a combined $5.6 billion off health care costs over the next five years, and help people live a life of better quality. A report commissioned by the...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Every month it seems as though a new study is uncovering another benefit from taking CLA – conjugated linoleic acid. Previous research in humans suggests that CLA aids in fat metabolism. Fat is an important energy fuel source. Theoretically, better fat...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
It’s clear that coffee but particularly caffeine consumption has a protective effect against type 2-diabetes; a condition that is a result of poor insulin function. But can caffeine actually improve insulin metabolism in healthy people like bodybuilders? Some...
