by AST Sports Science | Research
Research is beginning to pile up on how certain "fats" can actually promote fat loss. Some interesting research investigating some unique properties of olive oil has published over the last few years. Research is revealing that olive oil stimulates...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
The capacity to build muscle depends largely on the amount of testosterone circulating in your bloodstream. More specifically, the “free” testosterone. Interestingly, the amount of total testosterone in the blood is similar in younger and older males, but...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Once past 30 years of age, we can lose up to 2% of our muscle each year. A leucine-rich diet may prevent the loss of your hard-earned muscle, particularly as you get older, says French researchers who have reported positive results on rodents. This study showed a diet...
by AST Sports Science | Research
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), a condition that currently affects over 80 million Americans and Canadians. High blood pressure is a serious condition and affects millions, even those that outwardly...
by AST Sports Science | Research
A recent study compared the thermogenic and metabolic effects of different protein sources to determine which type of protein allows for greater fat burning (oxidation). That’s right, certain proteins actual act as fat burners. The three protein types used were...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Recent research performed at three prestigious academic facilities sheds light on the virtues of resistance training to optimize cardiac health. Research completed at Harvard University, the Michigan Technological Institute (MTI) and the University of Western...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Adrenaline and noradrenaline are the ‘fight or flight’ hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla (located above the kidneys). Released into the blood stream during exercise, these hormones stimulate motor neural pathways that serve to generate greater force during...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
The effect of exercise on growth hormone (GH) secretion and subsequent impact on muscle gains, is not well understood. However, sports scientists do know that intense (heavy) weight training produces a significant increase in bio-active GH levels. Also, bodybuilders...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | 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. That’s the scoop from Harvard researchers. Also, it’s not the first time...
