by AST Sports Science | Research
Though you wouldn’t know it by going to your local gym, a study out of Australia has shown that a daily 5-gram dose of creatine monohydrate improves brain function. Yes, brain function! We are all aware of the physical performance-enhancing effects from creatine...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Cortisol a hormone necessary for the inflammatory response, regulation of blood pressure and immune function. However, most bodybuilders and athletes understand that too much cortisol creates an environment that eats away as muscle mass and makes gains impossible....
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Caffeine works! It gives you a potent kick of energy, endurance, and focus. And aside from the very desirable energizing effect, you get, drinking a cup of coffee before exercise could help increase the amount of fat utilized during the activity, say researchers in...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Most athletes think of creatine as a long-term supplement that has to be taken over time to enhance muscle and strength gains. However, Micronized Creatine can also be used to provide an immediate performance boost. A recent study completed by researchers at Creighton...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research, Supplements
A while back, I posted an article; Sex, Lies, and Protein Intake – this article identified how the healthcare community has misled and totally confused people about their dietary protein requirements. Protein metabolism experts now grudgingly admit that the...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
One research-proven compound has been completely overlooked by all the “bodybuilding experts”. This side-effect-free, inexpensive compound is the only non-pharmaceutical agent shown to de-activate the major pathway of muscle loss. If you haven’t heard of...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
In scientific research, very few supplements have been shown to accelerate recovery after exercise. In the first study ever designed to specifically examine the effects of supplementation on muscle recovery after resistance training, VP2 Whey Isolate was shown to...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Coffee is the world’s favorite beverage. Gym-junkies love their pre-workout shot for its reliability to provide a boost in focus and energy. However, a substantial amount of scientific research now supports an unlikely concept. Coffee is Very Good for You Insulin...
by Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS | Articles, Research
Muscle recovery from intense training is probably the most important piece of the muscle growth and development puzzle. Knowing how long it takes for a muscle to recover fully is important when designing the most affecting training program. As usual, we turn to the...
