by Dana Bushell | Articles
One of the best parts about working out is knowing that your efforts will equal rewards. The more you put into your training, the better your results will be; simple as that. When you enter a new phase of your training, how you construct and map out the plan...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research, Supplements
Most athletes understand the important role growth hormone (GH) plays in building strength, muscle mass, and increasing performance. Growth hormone not only stimulates an increase in muscle protein synthesis, but it also stimulates joint cartilage production, amino...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Every once in a while you have to veer off the beaten path and perform tasks that rarely make their way into your regular routine. It’s not unheard of to double up on muscle groups within one training session such as shoulders and traps, chest and triceps or back and...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
One recent study investigated the effects of heavy resistance exercise with the oral daytime ingestion of melatonin. Some physiological responses such as growth hormone (GH) release were assessed. In this study, 10 healthy male subjects undertook a whole body workout...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Bodybuilders know the importance of growth hormone (GH) for building muscle and shedding fat. While virtually every bodybuilder I know takes supplements, most don’t realize that some supplements can actually blunt the GH response to exercise. Melatonin...
by Dana Bushell | Training
Sleeve splitting arms are a sight to behold. When fully developed, the biceps, triceps, and muscles of the forearm are extremely impressive; even in the hang position. Once flexed, these muscles take on a life of their own and give their possessor an air of confidence...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Knowing how to properly navigate through any gym space is essential to your survival amongst other trainers. Bearing in mind that there are many different personalities surrounding you, keeping yourself in check and being prudent to adhering to rules, both written and...
by AST Sports Science | Training
The muscle-building process is pretty simple. When I say that, I am not talking about the effort required to execute the process, just the basic formula which can be summed up as stimulus and response. Muscle is best stimulated to grow by being placed under heavy...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Bodybuilders pump it, but do they get enough of it? According to a recent study, more athletes have lower blood iron levels than sedentary folk. The trace element iron plays key roles in a number of cellular processes including DNA synthesis, oxygen transportation,...
