by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
With all the junk advertised in the muscle magazines, its easy for athletes to lose sight of the fact that very few of the current supplements on the market have any scientific evidence of their effectiveness for building strength, muscle mass or improving recovery....
by Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS | Research
Protein supplementation is often used by athletes and fitness enthusiasts to enhance appropriate anabolic and physiological responses to resistance exercise (RE). People have been encouraged to utilize soy protein as an alternative to meat, poultry, and other...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
In a world focused purely on the physical attributes of its players, bodybuilding lends itself to a rather superficial way of thinking. What wins competitions and drives us through grueling workouts and early morning cardio sessions is the hope that what we see in the...
by AST Sports Science | Research
Scientists know that glutamine is an indispensable amino acid that is vital for proper immune function and the synthesis of all protein structures in the body. Very few studies have examined the potential benefits of glutamine for athletes engaged in rigorous exercise...
by AST Sports Science | Research
Is there a better type of protein to preserve hard-earned muscle mass during times of inactivity? The answer – yes! A recent study tested the ability of rapidly digested whey protein and slowly digested casein protein to stimulate net whole-body protein...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
The latest research on calcium is very exciting for athletes and others that want to keep their bodies lean. A high intake of calcium appears to enhance your body’s capacity to burn fat for energy and reduce body fat levels. It’s common knowledge that calcium is...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Creatine supplement sales exceeded 400 million dollars in 2004. Over 200 studies have shown that creatine supplementation enhances athletic performance. Despite its popularity and effectiveness, some fallacies still exist about this supplement. One of these is an...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
For years, AST has advocated that smart athletes should follow a high protein diet along with moderate calorie restriction. Moderately restricting calories year round not only helps an athlete stay lean, it ensures that contest-preparation runs smoothly and quality...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
According to the latest research on this topic, dietary proteins are not the same in terms of what they contribute to muscle gains during weight training. Supplementation with soy protein after a workout provides a much lower anabolic response than dairy proteins. In...
