by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Getting maximum results from weight training and building muscle depends heavily on how you manage your body’s secretion of the hormone insulin. The presence of insulin is critical to creating and maintaining the body’s natural anabolic drive(1). The...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
A while ago I documented literature that demonstrated glutamine did not appear to be absorbed effectively when ingested with other amino acids. The scientists behind this research commented “free form glutamine appears to compete poorly with other amino acids...
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
Can you imagine a state in which you could burn body fat by doing nothing at all? What would you say if I told you to spend more time lifting weights to burn fat rather than on the treadmill? What if I said that to get in the best shape of your life you should limit...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Not getting the results you desire from all those hours in the gym? Are you confused about what to eat and how to supplement to speed fat loss, muscle recovery and growth? The latest research suggests that your approach to nutrition determines how effective your...
by AST Sports Science | Articles
Hey, this is going to put a smile on your dial. A recent study by Dr. Andrea Ghiselli and colleagues demonstrated that moderate consumption of beer increases the body's life-extending and disease preventing antioxidant levels. It appears it's the combination...
by Jeff Willet | Articles
It is very true that you grow outside the gym and what you do or fail to do nutritionally in the hours after your workout will directly impact the speed and degree of your results. That being said, let’s not forget the important fact that the muscle building ball gets...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Supplements
There has been a surge in research interest about r-Alpha-Lipoic acid (r-ALA 200), it is without a doubt an intriguing supplement. Due to r-ALA’s multifaceted benefits, this article will update you on the latest findings and clarify how to use this supplement to build...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Ten years ago, nobody wanted to know anything about them. Health-conscious people avoided them like the plague. Now, they’ve become the latest fad. Not a week goes by without at least one or two reports in the media describing yet another health benefit from...
