by AST Sports Science | Research
Micronized Creatine Monohydrate is one powerful research-proven supplement for building muscle and strength – among other life-enhancing effects. And science keeps revealing more and more about this amazing supplement. It has been available for over 20 years yet...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
GL3 L-Glutamine is a popular supplement with athletes because it provides so many important benefits that aid in muscle recovery and lean muscle growth. Glutamine is the primary fuel of the immune system and while intense exercise is a must for building muscle and...
by Dana Bushell | Articles
“One should eat to live, not live to eat” – Benjamin Franklin Sorry Ben, I’m going to have to disagree with you on that one. Talk to any bodybuilder at any time in the season, and the first thing on their mind is their food. Most have their food intake so precise that...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog.” –Mark Twain. For so many of us dedicated warriors of iron out there, the innate desire to be bigger and stronger is the driving force behind our efforts in and out of the gym. Born out...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Let me run through the fiber types our muscles possess and the characteristics of each. This should clear up any confusion about why Max-OT is the most effective training method for packing on lean mass in the shortest possible amount of time. Muscle fiber types fall...
by AST Sports Science | Articles, Research, Supplements
Uncovering research that has a direct impact on muscle growth, fat loss, and performance enhancement is exciting, to say the least. Now get this, research shows an 8-gram dose of glutamine directly after exercise promotes the same glycogen storage effect as consuming...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers
Yes, I have some advice. Set some goals. Know exactly what you want to gain from your training efforts. Make sure that you create a long-term “vision” for exactly what you want to accomplish. Determine what you want to achieve and the time frame you expect to do so....
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
There are two main types of muscle contraction that bodybuilders are interested in. An eccentric (or negative) muscle contraction is when the muscle lengthens under tension, generally by lowering a weight. A concentric muscle contraction occurs when a muscle shortens...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Supplements
Smart athletes are always looking for a supplement or compound that will give them that extra edge in performance or recovery. A recent study has just identified two highly effective supplements that when taken together provide an even greater advantage regarding...
