by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Creatine is probably the best and the worst product ever to emerge from the supplement industry. Best because of its effectiveness in building muscle and strength. Worst because many supplement companies have exploited the research at your expense. So which is the...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
We all have our structural downfalls when it comes to defining physique perfection. Even the greatest champions in our sport have been guilty of possessing less than stellar development somewhere on their physique. Some of these structural integrity issues are...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
There is a saying that has stuck with me from the very beginning of my bodybuilding journey to now. It goes like this: You can’t build a house without a foundation. What this refers to is the idea that a solid, well-rounded physique is built from the ground up. Far...
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 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 Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Bodybuilding can become mundane. The basic formula for success is pretty much the same for everyone (train, eat, sleep, repeat). The differences come from the types of foods we eat, our training and of course our lifestyle. Once the formula for success has been...
by Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS | Research
Creatine has proven to be very beneficial for resistance-trained athletes and is the most extensively researched form of creatine by far is creatine monohydrate 1. Research consistently demonstrates the efficacy of creatine supplementation by increasing muscle...
