by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Competitive athletes take note, testing for banned substances has reached an entirely new level. Late last year the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) released a document describing the long-awaited "athlete’s biological passport" – a new dimension...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Previous research on supplementation after resistance training has shown that small doses (6-15 grams) of protein combined with carbohydrates stimulate muscle protein synthesis; an essential mechanism of increasing muscle size. However, bodybuilders consume post...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
It’s here! The research many men have longed to see! According to new research, a few beers each week may stave off the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, particularly those with high blood pressure. Researchers from the University of Massachusetts...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Fat cells are the nemesis of bodybuilders and other health-conscious people the world over. Most folks want to reduce the size of their fat cells or get rid of them all together. However, don’t get too carried away in your quest to get rid of all your fat...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Popeye was right after all. A group of scientists linked together through a network of food companies have demonstrated that spinach contains a higher dose of a number of key antioxidants than most other vegetables. The U.S. National Institute of Standards and...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
A recent series of studies have shown that drinking grape juice significantly improves short-term memory, coordination and balance in older animals. Based on these results, some scientists suggest that drinking grape juice on a regular basis may restore or help...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Food digestion takes energy. Digestion contributes (in a small way) to the total amount of calories a person burns in a day. A daily workout burns calories (about 20% of total daily energy expenditure). However, most of the energy we burn each day comes from the...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
High-protein, moderate carbohydrate intake ensures better fat loss as it preserves more lean muscle mass. A key element in the success of a high-protein diet appears to be the higher intake of branch chain amino acids (BCAA) – leucine, isoleucine, and valine....
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
The findings from a small study recently completed in the U.K. supports previous findings that show coffee improves insulin function and carbohydrate metabolism in a manner that would promote better fat loss and muscle gains. Researchers from the University of Surrey...
