by AST Sports Science | Questions & Answers, Research
New lab techniques enable scientists to see and measure molecular changes in muscle that we previously couldn’t imagine. Thanks to this sometimes amazing technology, we know now that muscle hypertrophy (growth) occurs a lot quicker than first thought. Muscle...
by Paul Delia | Articles, Research
Many athletes have been lead to believe that lactic acid is a vile, toxic waste product that should be avoided at all costs. However, it appears the opposite may be true. New research suggests that lactic acid is an important fuel source that powers intense exercise...
by Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS | Research, Supplements
Some very promising research has led to a new performance supplement – Urso-X. Urso-X contains the bioactive compound ursolic acid. Research has shown this unique substrate to be a potent anabolic – anti-catabolic compound2. Ursolic acid contributes to the...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
When it comes to diet and nutrition, most athletes stick to a narrow range of food choices; chicken breasts, rice, potato and maybe a green vegetable such as broccoli or beans. Getting into peak condition for any sport depends on optimizing overall health. However,...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research
As usual, gym experts tend to come up short when it comes to the real science. Sorry guys, but bro-science usually contains just enough real science to get it all wrong. When it comes to creatine supplementation there tends to be more bad information than good. From...
by Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS | Research
Individuals in many occupations (i.e., law enforcement, police, firefighters) are exposed to stress stemming from a combination of psychological and high physical demands. This can result in negative health effects as shown by increase morbidity and mortality rates in...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research
Anabolic hormonal responses are integral in the regulation of tissue growth and energy substrate metabolism and therefore are thought to play an important role in building muscle as a response to high-intensity resistance exercise.[1] Plasma concentrations of...
by Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS | Research
It is well established that consuming protein and/or amino acids is necessary to stimulate post-exercise protein synthesis, thus creating a positive protein balance1-3. In accordance, dietary protein administration with or without carbohydrate ingestion before,...
by AST Sports Science | Questions & Answers, Research
Intense, short duration exercise (Max-OT and Max-OT Cardio) is known to be a potent trigger of growth hormone (GH) release. The peak in this response occurs in the hours immediately following exercise. Although the research isn’t entirely clear on this topic, this...
