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The Cortisol Challenge

March 28, 2013 By DH Kiefer 17 Comments

I know, it's a stupid fucking title for an article, but in this case, I'm challenging you to know your enemy. This is simple advice we’d all do well to follow, but in bodybuilding it’s easier said than done. The hormone cortisol is a prime example. Ask any bodybuilder—even the top guys in the world, … [Read more...]

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Ask Kiefer: Your Questions Answered

March 10, 2013 By DH Kiefer 27 Comments

You’re asking plenty of questions via Facebook and Twitter. We’re answering them. Here are responses to the best inquiries of the past week: If I’m training fasted in the morning, what are your thoughts on acesulfame potassium (acesulfame K)? Okay, or no? I’d say yes, it’s okay. The rise in … [Read more...]

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The Ultimate Guide To Creatine Supplementation Part 2

January 27, 2013 By DH Kiefer 16 Comments

In the Part 1 of this series, I explained what creatine is and what it does in the body. The details may seem unimportant. Most of the so-called “experts” seem to think that. But in order to understand and interpret the science, we need to understand creatine at the most basic level so we can … [Read more...]

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Does Caffeine Help You Lose Weight?

November 25, 2012 By DH Kiefer 38 Comments

Get huge and burn fat at your local Starbucks. I need coffee. I don’t know about you, but I can’t start my day—whether I’m going to work or not—without a big-ass cup of the stuff. Unlike most people, however, this isn’t because I’m impossible to deal with before I’ve had my fix. Instead, I … [Read more...]

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