by AST Sports Science | Questions & Answers
Water is the first logical answer to the question of fluid replacement to prevent dehydration. However, during non-workout times of the day, the research on this topic suggests that most fluids are effective at rehydrating the body, including caffeine-containing...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Most active people understand that intense exercise increases body temperature, now a study has shown that intense exercise also increases the temperature of the brain. Researchers in Denmark have revealed that letting the brain get too hot during physical activity...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers
Good question. The fact is most people simply don’t drink enough liquids throughout the day and as an athlete, hydration is critically important. Muscle tissue is made up of around 75 percent water. Blood is 95% water. The largest single component of the human...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Believe me, you’re not the only one who gets tired of drinking plain-ol’ water. And, you’re not the only one who chokes it down anyway in an attempt to get the mandatory 8-10 glasses a day you’re supposed to drink to maintain hydration, even before exercise is...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Drinking water enhances fat loss – there is no doubt about it. The space of this column allows me to provide a mere fraction of the research that explains why an adequate intake of water is so important for people who want to lose body fat, so I’ll provide you...
by AST Sports Science | Research
Crazy huh? No this is not some new ad like you would see in Muscular Development. This actually has some truth behind it. Drinking bottled water increases testosterone levels in men! A recent study led by Peninsula Medical School and the University of Exeter and...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Hydration ensures that body chemistry works optimally. A lot of athletes don’t realize that their fluid intake not only influences energy levels and workout performance but also fat metabolism. The sensation of thirst is the last indication your body is dehydrated. By...
