by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Any improvement in body composition (more muscle, less body fat) is the only non-surgical way to improve body shape, how you look – which is the honest reason why 99% of most people exercise in the first place. A program designed to build muscle will give you the...
by Jeff Willet | Articles, Training
Good work! You are now ready to enter the final phase of the Getting Started Series. As you follow through with your last assignment you will implement a new workout schedule, increase your weights, and lower your repetitions. This will be the perfect lead into Max-OT...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
Productivity is a driving force in the world of bodybuilding. Each workout session must be geared towards achieving something great which in turn will accumulate into something magnificent. The overall effectiveness of your training depends on a few key factors which...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
The ultimate goal for any hard training athlete is to find a weight training program that produces significant and consistent gains in lean muscle mass, strength and an increase in fat loss. A program that fails to deliver results shouldn’t take too long to send...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research
In Part-2 we looked at what hypertrophy is, the most effective type of training that activates the hypertrophic response and the relationship between strength development and muscle growth. In this article we’ll look at what time frame do these changes occur? What’s...
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 Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research
Conventional resistance training typically involves the controlled movement of weighted devices such as barbells, dumbbells and machines (with fulcrums and loaded weight stacks) where muscles undergo concentric (shortening), isometric (static) and eccentric...
by Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS | Research
Strength and conditioning coache’s and trainer’s focus will change with respect to the degree of athlete preparation, injury prevention, and injury rehabilitation needed. The requirements and situational needs of athletes typically require a blending of...