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

Hydrogen water bottle benefits: hype, risks, and what the science actually says

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

Nov 24, 2025 · 15 min read

Hydrogen water bottles promise faster recovery, sharper focus, and anti-aging effects, but the clinical evidence is still early. Here is what the research really shows, how these devices work, and how to decide if they earn a place in your routine. “Hydrogen water is not magic, and it is not pure snake oil either. The ...

Does creatine help you lose weight or just add water weight?

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

Nov 24, 2025 · 14 min read

Creatine will not melt fat away on its own, but it can help you train harder, keep more muscle during a cut, and improve how your body looks at the same body weight if you use it the right way. “People ask me all the time, ‘does creatine help you lose weight or make you ...

Rowing machine muscles worked: how one stroke trains almost your entire body

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

Nov 23, 2025 · 10 min read

While often mistaken for an upper-body exercise, the rowing stroke is a sophisticated power movement that engages 86 percent of the body’s muscle mass. Here is the clinical breakdown of the muscles a rower works and how to optimize your form for maximum benefit. “Many patients assume rowing is an arm workout, but bio-mechanically, it ...

Can my body use 100 grams meat protein in one sitting for muscle growth?

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

Nov 20, 2025 · 8 min read

For decades, gym lore insisted that the body wastes any protein consumed beyond 30 grams per meal. New clinical data completely upends this “protein absorption myth,” suggesting the anabolic window is much wider—and more adaptable—than we ever imagined. “We used to treat protein intake like a fragile timer, telling athletes they had to eat small ...

Bro split training: Does the classic bodybuilder routine still work?

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

Nov 20, 2025 · 15 min read

The classic bro split workout hits each muscle group once a week with high volume. Here is what the science says about muscle growth, strength, and whether this old-school plan still holds up. “A bro split can absolutely build muscle if you respect the basics: enough weekly volume, hard sets close to failure, and smart ...