by AST Sports Science | Articles
If you’ve hit a plateau or you’re not getting the results you’d like from your training, take a close look at these simple strategies. They are based on the very latest bodybuilding research shown to boost muscle mass gains. 1.Carbohydrates boost muscle growth. Do...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Variety is the spice of life, and now and then you just have to shake things up a bit. While sticking to a routine does have its benefits, and you should never abandon one until you’ve given it sufficient time to work, giving old exercises a breath of fresh air every...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Virtually anyone who lifts weights on a regular basis has heard of Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and its importance for muscle growth. What a lot of bodybuilders and other athletes don’t realize is that their muscles produce a specific form of IGF in response...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Take a look at these popular myths and the research that squashes them. If you believe any of these myths, you may be sabotaging your capacity to make great improvements. Myth: A high protein intake causes kidney dysfunction/damage. That is, you take a healthy person...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
What if I told you that one compound could enhance fat burning, improve insulin metabolism and boost antioxidant capacity (for better athletic performance). Throw in the benefit of living longer by reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease? Would you be interested...
by AST Sports Science | Research
Breakthroughs in research technology are providing new information in exercise science and sports medicine at an incredibly rapid rate. A lot of this new, exciting information has to do with fat metabolism during exercise. While this information can lead to more...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
The pleasantries of having no real place to be, no solid commitments and a complete disregard for direction have no place in a bodybuilder’s lifestyle. Everything that must be accomplished in a day is a well thought out plan of attack designed to create a better...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
It’s common knowledge that growth hormone and testosterone are key for building lean mass and burning body fat. However, not many bodybuilders or athletes are aware of insulin’s powerful regulatory effects and its synergistic role in producing IGF-1...
