Category Archives: Resistance Training

Pea Protein and Post-Exercise Muscle Damage

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Post-exercise protein may significantly reduce the damage to skeletal muscle following intense exercise. When compared to a placebo, most proteins seem to have a beneficial effect, with only small differences existing between the type of proteins. This makes sense because … Continue reading →

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Pea Protein for Resistance Training

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Leguminous seeds (pulses) are a rich source of amino acids, although they are low in the essential amino acid methionine. However, supplements of pea protein are available and they are sold as beneficial at causing muscle growth following resistance training. … Continue reading →

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Glutamine as a Sports Supplement

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Glutamine is an amino acid that may have some benefits when taken as a supplement. The prolonged physical activity that typifies exercise causes an increased requirement for nutrients that support muscle function, and glutamine may fulfill that role. Prolonged exercise … Continue reading →

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L-Glutamine for Strength in the Elderly

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Robert Barrington

L-glutamine is a non-essential amino acid that has a number of functions in humans. In particular L-glutamine is associated with improved glycaemic control, reduced oxidative stress and improvements in muscle mass. The latter perhaps is experienced because L-glutamine may have … Continue reading →

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Does HMB Raise Testosterone Levels?

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) is a metabolite of the essential and branched chain amino acid, leucine. HMB has become popular amongst strength athletes because evidence suggests that it can increase lean body mass. The mechanisms for this are not fully understood, … Continue reading →

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Ethanol, Resistance Training and Ethanol

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Alcohol can have detrimental health outcomes because ethanol can act as a cellular toxin through generation of metabolites. However, ethanol also has a number of health benefits that may be evident at lower intakes. One aspect of alcohol that is … Continue reading →

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L-Lysine: Skeletal Muscle

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Evidence supports a role for L-lysine in preventing the degradation of skeletal muscle. One of the mechanisms by which this may occur is through suppression of autophagic proteolysis by the L-lysine metabolite L-saccharphone. L-lysine may therefore be a useful nutritional … Continue reading →

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L-Carnitine, Testosterone and Recovery

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Robert Barrington

L-carnitine is a naturally occurring compound found in high concentrations in muscle tissue. One of the main physiological functions of carnitine is to transport fatty acids into the mitochondria for oxidation. However, carnitine may have a number of other functions … Continue reading →

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DHEA Supplements and Weight Training

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Robert Barrington

As individuals age there are hormonal changes that result in diminishing muscle mass. One of these changes for both men and women are falling testosterone levels. Muscle mass is inversely associated with mortality and although the cause and effect is … Continue reading →

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Resistance Training: Not Just For The Young

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Resistance training has a number of health benefits. These include a general improvement in physical fitness, as well as specific adaptations that include increased muscle mass, improvements in cardiovascular fitness and reductions in stress levels. Studies have investigated the effects … Continue reading →

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