by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Previous studies have found that the major polyphenol in green tea extract, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) may protect internal organs against cancer. The effects of EGCG are so powerful, the results of a new study suggest that EGCG will soon be used to treat...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers, Research
As a matter of fact, low-fat dairy proteins show a rather strong link to improving insulin function. Research published in The Journal of American Medical Association has revealed a direct link between an improvement in muscle insulin resistance and low-fat dairy food...
by Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS | Research
It’s Friday evening, you just got in an awesome and productive high-intensity workout, you set some new personal records, you just consumed your post-workout whey protein and fast-acting carb source to start the recovery process, and you’re feeling on top of the...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Strength training researchers at The College of New Jersey have recently shown that athletes may experience better strength gains simply by making sure they lift heavy. This study examined the effects of both intensity and volume of training during an “in-season”...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
To get the best results possible, how much rest time do you need between cardio exercise and resistance training? One recent study has revealed that up to 24-hours recovery between cardio and resistance training exercise is required to lift your heaviest weights....
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research
Caffeine is a naturally occurring stimulant found in coffee, tea, and other herbs. Caffeine is the most socially acceptable drug in the world. Coffee is second only to tea (another caffeine-containing brew) as the most popular beverage in the world. Despite this, very...