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Myostatin: The Muscle Killer

April 28, 2013 By DH Kiefer 16 Comments

More from my original research notes about the hormones that influence your fat loss and muscle gain: Myostatin is easily one of the most exciting discoveries of the past two decades. Its name literally means “muscle-stopping chemical,” and this couldn’t be closer to the truth. Researchers found … [Read more...]

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Why Breakfast is Nothing But a Scam

April 4, 2013 By DH Kiefer 99 Comments

Here's another updated classic from the archives: She’s sitting on the opposite side of the bar, by herself, and she’s smoking hot. With her stiletto heels, fishnet stockings, and hang-your-keys-on-them chest, she’s obviously being watched by every guy in the place, whether they’re single or … [Read more...]

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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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How to be Awesome: Why Your Personal Trainer Sucks

February 25, 2013 By Jesse Burdick 3 Comments

By Jesse Burdick Who's the best personal trainer or strength coach in the world? I'm hoping that's me, but if it's not, I really have no idea. The reason why I don't know is because the best trainers and coaches in this business are extremely busy, and nobody's ever heard of most of them. They're … [Read more...]

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From Hamster Wheel to Hot Chick

February 20, 2013 By Jennifer Petrosino 6 Comments

By Jennifer Petrosino The same scene plays out in my local Gold’s Gym every single day and night. First, I’ll see dozens of “fluffy” women—you know the type—pumping and grinding their lives away on elliptical machines. Next, I’ll see a handful of extremely lean ladies poised like a pride of lions, … [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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