by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
I’ve never been a big fan of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) for body composition assessments, particularly for athletes. Jeff Stout and his colleagues at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln produced several studies years ago that revealed the BIA procedure was...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
The Bod Pod has become a popular method of body composition assessment. Based on the research available, the Bod Pod appears to be a fairly accurate piece of equipment that assesses body composition quickly and easily. The Bod Pod determines body composition by air...
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 AST Sports Science | Articles
Have you reached a plateau in your fat loss efforts? Are you having trouble shifting that last 5 or 10 pounds that will make you look really good? Do you want to avoid plateaus as you attempt to reach your best ever condition for your next competition? If you answered...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
Hitting the gym day in and day out is all about achieving goals. If you aren’t trying to improve something about your body then what’s the point of going to the gym in the first place. As you get more experienced with your training, you come to realize that...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Now days the public will almost always associate the words “anabolic steroids” with elite athletes, sensational drug scandals, and cheating. However, according to a recent report involving the largest sample group to date; the majority of (anabolic) steroid users are...
by AST Sports Science | Research
Drinking four or more cups of coffee a day appears to be associated with a lower risk of type 2-diabetes and better insulin function, and these benefits appear to be largely due to caffeine. In fact, caffeine consumption can improve insulin metabolism and protects...
by Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS | Research
The benefits of caffeine on long-term endurance performance are well-known [1]. In contrast, it is not understood if caffeine ingestion is ergogenic during short-term high-intensity exercises. It has recently been reported that caffeine causes ergogenic effects when...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
For years, bodybuilders and other strength athletes have been using protein supplements to boost their protein intake and enhance muscle and strength gains during resistance training. This strategy has gone against traditional advice from doctors and nutritionists...
