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Cold Water's Effect on Glycogen Resynthesis

May 20, 2013

Hard-training athletes who use cold water immersion to reduce inflammation and accelerate recovery might not have given much thought to the technique's impact on restoring spent muscle glycogen. A study published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise tested the concept on a group of 9 recreationally active men. After...

Where To Get A Taste Of ABB This Weekend

May 17, 2013

On Friday, you can sample ABB Performance at GNC, 4301 W. Wisconsin Ave. in Appleton, WI. Brock Cunico will be there from 2PM to 5PM. Dominic Pentis will be working California State University, 18111 Nordhoff St. in North Ridge, CA from 10AM to Noon. International travelers might want to take in the BodyPower Expo at the NEC in Birmingham, England...

Caffeine Dose For Optimizing Force & Power

May 16, 2013

Pre-workout supplements provide lots of energy and focus for lifting heavy objects. Caffeine is the stimulant of choice, and a new study published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise tested various doses to find the optimal amount to use when working exercises involving for multi-joint movements. Thirteen experienced...

Variable Resistance Enhances Athletic Performance

May 15, 2013

According to a study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, adding one session of high-load variable resistance work to your weekly pre-season weight training routine can help you become more playoff ready if your team is in the hunt for a championship. Seven Division II men's basketball players incorporated a variable...

The High Caloric Cost Of Eating Out

May 14, 2013

Restaurant dining has a lot of appeal. Not only does it eliminate all the food preparation and clean up work, but it puts you in an environment with everyone's socializing and having a good time. Unfortunately, a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that the typical restaurant entrée can amount to more than half the calories...