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The Courtroom of Gains
Many have described the gym and its constituents as a courtroom. How accurate is that analogy? Let’s take a look at an interesting case and find out.
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Nutrient Timing
Protein and carbohydrate timing can be unique strategies for boosting growth – or can they? Let’s dive in and see how important nutrient timing is for gains.
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Training Muscle Fiber Types
Researchers and bodybuilders alike have pondered over the years if it’s possible to isolate muscle fiber types with specific training strategies. Is this possible?
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Common Supplement Mistakes
Lifters often use supplements for assisting in their bodybuilding goals, but we often see supplements get misused. What are the most common mistakes we see?
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Calories and Energy Balance
Are all calories equal? Is calories in vs calories out the most important component of a diet for weight loss? Let’s see what the science says about these hot-button issues.
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Progressive Overload
Just about every bodybuilder knows the importance of progressive overload, but what exactly is progressive overload? How can you plan and achieve it?
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Quick tips
High Protein Diets
The current recommended protein intake for athletes more than likely isn’t enough protein for the bodybuilder trying to maximize muscle growth. Some studies are showing greater gains with higher protein intakes.
How Often Should You Eat?
Meal frequency doesn’t appear to have a significant effect on body composition, but there is an optimal frequency for optimizing protein synthesis throughout the day.
Can Stretching Prevent Injuries?
Many believe that stretching before your workout can help prevent injuries but virtually no research supports this theory.
Is Frequency Gender-Specific?
Is there a difference in how often men can train vs. women? This study found that men were able to recover from exercise more quickly than women which might mean that frequency is gender-specific.
Sleep and Performance
We know that sleep is important for recovery, but this study also found that sleep is incredibly important for optimizing performance. Make sure you’re getting at least 8-hours of sleep every night for optimum performance.
Squats and Knee Health
Many health practitioners believe that squats, especially deep squats, are bad for your knees? Is this really the case? What does the science say?
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How Do You Balance Life vs. Training?
How should you balance life vs. training? Is balance the key? What does balance in life mean? Is there a way to keep things in harmony?
How Do You Read a Nutrition Label?
To be confident in what you’re putting in your body, it’s important to know how to read a nutrition label. We’ll break it down.
TRAINING HACKS – Want To Build A Better Chest? Try This Hack!
ASPI Director of Strength and Conditioning, Charlie Ottinger as he gives you tips and hacks to improve your workouts or add new weapons to your gym arsenal. This week we are going to start with Dumbbell Pullovers.
What Are Net Carbs?
What are net carbs? Why this is something vital to know when you are trying to maintain a low-carb or ketogenic diet.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #009: Individualized Dieting
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss how to choose a diet plan that works for you.
What Should Your Meal Frequency Be to Optimize Muscle Size?
How high should your meal frequency be to optimize muscle size? We discuss the pros and cons of this controversial topic in today’s video.
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