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. | Questions & Answers
Many lifters plateau in the bench press. This is because a relatively small muscle mass is pushing a large amount of weight. To make steady gains in this exercise you have to train smart. The following are some effective strategies that you can utilize to keep your...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
Each time you pack your bag and head off to the gym, you must have a clearly defined goal in mind. You should either be aiming to get bigger, stronger, faster, leaner or all of the above. Without a goal in place, you’ll be wandering around aimlessly with no direction...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Supplements
R-Alpha-Lipoic Acid (R-ALA) is a very unique supplement. It is unique in the fact that it is both fat and water-soluble. This novel characteristic means R-Alpha Lipoic Acid can access all parts of the cell to exert its potent effects and quench free-radicals that...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
As athletes, we take every single precaution to ensure our health is in order so that we can employ our trade day in and day out. However, every once in a while our training and nutrition are going to come to a screeching stop because of something we can neither...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Structural integrity is a performance characteristic that ensures the constructed will carry out its designed function. Apply this definition to the world of bodybuilding, and you’ll find that the path it leads you to is literally at the “core” of your physique....
by Jeff Willet | Articles
When you embark on your quest for better health and fitness, you can improve your chances of adhering to your plan by carefully selecting a gym or fitness center that best suits your needs. Here are some important points to keep in mind when searching for a place to...
