Posts by Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert | XY Files – Veedma's evidence-based men's health articles

Henry Cavill weight training: The physiology behind the Man of Steel’s physique

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Dec 07, 2025 · 10 min read

Building a superhero body requires more than just showing up to the gym. From metabolic demands to neuromuscular adaptation, here is the clinical science behind the training and recovery habits that power Henry Cavill’s transformation. “When we look at a physique like Cavill’s, we often fixate on the heavy lifting. But the real magic happens ...

What do elliptical trainers do for your physique and longevity?

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Dec 07, 2025 · 13 min read

Elliptical trainers are more than a backup plan when every treadmill is taken. Here is what they actually do to your muscles, joints, heart, and hormones, and how men can use them for real results. “When guys ask me what do elliptical trainers do, they usually underestimate them. Used with real intent and proper form, ...

How many calories do you burn lifting weights, really?

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Dec 06, 2025 · 12 min read

Weight lifting does not torch calories as fast as running, but for men it can reshape how many calories you burn all day. Here is how many calories lifting weights burns, how it compares to cardio, and how to program your training for real fat loss. “Most guys wildly overestimate how many calories they burn ...

Lifting in Converse: The biomechanics, benefits, and risks of flat sole training

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Dec 04, 2025 · 10 min read

For decades, the humble Chuck Taylor has been the unofficial footwear of powerlifting. But while flat shoes offer superior stability for deadlifts, biomechanical evidence suggests they may not be the universal fix for every lifter’s squat technique. “A lifting shoe is a tool, not just a style choice. Converse offers a zero-drop platform that increases ...

On Cloud X 3 review: The biomechanics of a true hybrid training shoe

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Dec 02, 2025 · 10 min read

Finding a single shoe that handles the heavy loads of weightlifting and the high impact of running is a biomechanical challenge. Here is an evidence-based breakdown of how the Cloud X 3 performs across different physiological demands. “The central conflict in athletic footwear is stability versus energy return. To lift heavy safely, you need a ...