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When you want to reach ridiculously low levels of body fat, what’s the first thing conventional wisdom tells you to do? More cardio. The idea, then, is to put in hours and hours of work on treadmills, ellipticals, and bikes, right? That, conventional wisdom says, is how you’ll get the fat off. … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Judging by reader response, there’s been some confusion regarding creatine and caffeine use, and I want to make sure, once and for all, that everyone knows precisely what to do with both. In the series of creatine pieces we just published, I suggested that you shouldn’t take creatine with … [Read more...]
In the main Carb Back Loading manual, the idea of training first thing in the morning is discussed in great detail. Ideally, you’ll be able to train in the late afternoon or early evening, at around 5 PM or thereabouts. That’s the “sweet spot” that helps CBL take advantage of your body’s … [Read more...]
You’ve been asking for this one for a while, so here it is: Part 3—and the conclusion—of DH’s Ultimate Guide To Creatine Supplementation. At this point, assuming you’ve read the first two installments of this series—and if you haven’t, you should go back and read them now—you know … [Read more...]
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...]
About a month ago, I missed a call from Sean Hyson at Men’s Fitness. He left me the following voicemail: “Kiefer, you’ve got to call me back as soon as you can.” Sounding frenzied and a little discombobulated isn’t Sean’s style. He’s a calm, even type of guy, so his message piqued my … [Read more...]
I read an article the other day called the Ultimate Bulking Guide. What I hate about these guides, aside from their lack of scientific basis and poor grammar, is how they promise quality mass gains but only provide the normal rules of train more, eat more. … [Read more...]
Caffeine is a model of drug abuse34, and I love it. I don’t know where I’d be without caffeine. Actually I do know where I’d be right now—in bed asleep for the last four hours—but thanks to a strong cup of joe and sugar-free energy drinks, I’ll burn several more hours writing and … [Read more...]
During my college years, I had the chance to attend the Arnold Classic Expo, with the mass of vendors peddling equipment, supplements, pre-made meals and magazine subscriptions. Would-be Olympia competitors wandered the floor and even a glimpse was near impossible through the thickset of bodies … [Read more...]
In this latest recipe video from Dangerously Hardcore, resident chef Alex Navarro shares her recipe for awesome ultra-low carb stuffed bell peppers. … [More...]
More from my original research notes: Soybeans are used for damned near everything: as industrial lubricants, cleaners, diesel fuel additives, paint removers, crayons, meatless burgers, non-dairy ice … [More...]
On this episode of BioJacked, I was lucky enough to get a chance to talk with John Meadows of Mountain Dog Diet. He's a bodybuilder and coach and special liaison to EliteFTS, presenting at their Learn … [More...]
By Monte Spicer Muscle growth requires muscle stimulation. I know I’ve been saying this for every body part we’ve covered so far, but it works the same way with every muscle. Your workouts, and the exercises you … [More...]
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