by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows how a newly identified protein in fat cells regulates the activity of a key gene responsible for stimulating thermogenesis; an effect that ensures better fat metabolism. Thermogenesis is...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Creatine is probably the best and the worst product ever to emerge from the supplement industry. Best because of its effectiveness in building muscle and strength. Worst because many supplement companies have exploited the research at your expense. So which is the...
by AST Sports Science | Research
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a compound shown in many animal and human studies to improve body composition by maintaining lean muscle mass and enhancing fat loss. This is the toughest part of following a diet – losing fat while keeping, or even better,...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research, Supplements
Serious athletes are always on the lookout for a new supplement or compound that may give them that extra edge in performance or recovery. However, a recent study has just identified that when two “old-school” but highly effective supplements are taken together, they...
by AST Sports Science | Articles, Research, Supplements
Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced in your body’s adrenal gland and is released during high-stress physical and mental states such as intense exercise, anger, trauma, and even in extreme temperatures. Cortisol and Muscle Breakdown When cortisol is secreted,...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers, Research
The results on tests of athletes that have used creatine for up to three continuous years show this supplement causes no detrimental effects to the liver or kidneys. That’s the conclusion of a long-term study performed at Truman State University in Kirksville,...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research
Muscle hypertrophy (growth) – the most highly desired end-product of weight training is a multifaceted phenomenon. In this series of articles, I’ll be exploring some of the lesser-understood aspects that may influence your results. The greater understanding you have...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research
In recent years, the science of how to build muscle hasn’t made big advances; it’s made friggin’ quantum leaps! If you want to build more muscle then listen up, I’m going to share with some critical breakthroughs in how to do it. This information will save you...
