by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
There are certain attributes a bodybuilder must have to acquire that certain look that separates them from the masses. When I began my bodybuilding journey, I read as much as I possibly could about how to become a bodybuilder and how to achieve that look. I can...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Caffeine works! It gives you a potent kick of energy, endurance, and focus. And aside from the very desirable energizing effect, you get, drinking a cup of coffee before exercise could help increase the amount of fat utilized during the activity, say researchers in...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Building muscle, shedding body fat, enhancing athletic performance are all by-products of optimum health. Optimum health can only be achieved through an optimum approach to nutrition. To create and maintain optimal health requires a spectrum of nutrients from a...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Most average adults think that weightlifting amounts to nothing more than meatheads screaming in gym. The effects go much further. The average adult can expect to gain approximately 1 pound of fat every year between ages 30 to 60, and lose about a half pound of muscle...
by AST Sports Science | Research
There are a lot of misconceptions about anabolic steroids and their side-effects. The main reason for this is that there is no data on long term steroid use in the dosages used by athletes. In terms of affecting the heart, a group of Italian researchers have utilized...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Yohimbine is derived from the bark of several trees, most notably Pausinystalia yohimbe and Corynanthe yohimbe. Yohimbine has been marketed as a testosterone booster but I’m not sure how that one came about ― there is no science-based evidence to suggest yohimbine has...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Surprisingly, there is not a lot of research on this area of nutritional science, so I’ve had to dig deep and draw on some diverse literature. However, if you’ve read my previous research articles, you’ll see I have not been off the mark so far. To...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Great physiques are attained through hard work, dedication and a never-ending passion for self-improvement, and if you’ve been lucky enough to win the genetic lottery, a world-class physique could be in your future. Taking the time to meticulously work on your body...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Being athletic and participating in any type of physical pursuit, oftentimes brings with it the possibility of impending injury. As such, any athletic endeavor you decide to partake in always carries with it a certain degree of inherent risk. Whether you are playing...
