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Sauna health benefits: steam or infrared?

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

Oct 21, 2025 · 14 min read

Regular sauna sessions can act like “light cardio” for your blood vessels, lowering inflammation and supporting heart health when you use them often and safely. Here is how to get real sauna health benefits without taking unnecessary risks. “Think of the sauna as a controlled stress test for your circulation. Done right, short, frequent heat ...

Finding testosterone replacement therapy: your local guide to wellness

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

Aug 07, 2025 · 16 min read

If you feel slower, softer, or less driven than you used to, understanding testosterone and how to get it checked locally can be a powerful step toward better strength, mood, and long‑term health. “Most guys I work with don’t want a bodybuilder’s physique. They just want to feel sharp, strong, and steady again. When you ...

Maximize your workouts with hormone-focused training tips

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

Aug 06, 2025 · 12 min read

To truly maximize your workouts with hormone focused strategies, you need more than a hard training plan — you need to train, eat, and recover in ways that support testosterone, growth hormone, and cortisol balance. “If you want to maximize your workouts with hormone focused training, think less about crushing yourself every day and more ...

Unlocking muscle gains through hormone-focused recovery strategies

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

Aug 06, 2025 · 13 min read

Unlocking muscle gains through hormone focused training is less about secret supplements and more about dialing in sleep, stress, nutrition, and workout structure so your body’s own chemistry does the heavy lifting. “Most men think they need a new exercise or a new pre-workout to grow. In the clinic and with athletes, the fastest progress ...

Maximize workout results with hormone-friendly training techniques

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

Aug 06, 2025 · 13 min read

You can maximize workout results with hormone friendly training by adjusting how you lift, eat, and sleep so your body’s own testosterone, growth hormone, and cortisol work for you instead of against you. “When men ask how to ‘hack’ hormones, I tell them this: shorten your workouts, lift heavy with focus, eat enough protein, and ...