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

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

Nov 20, 2025 · 15 min read

When total weekly volume is matched (about 10–20 hard sets per muscle group) and sets are taken close to failure, training each muscle once per week can produce similar hypertrophy to hitting it 2–3 times per week in most lifters. The catch is that cramming all that work into one session can degrade later-set quality ...

Sauna health benefits: Steam or infrared?

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

Oct 21, 2025 · 14 min read

Both traditional (steam/hot-air) and infrared saunas can support cardiovascular health if they raise your body temperature enough to trigger vasodilation and a “passive cardio” heart-rate response (often ~100–150 bpm), but the strongest long-term outcome data come from Finnish-style saunas (70–100 °C), where 4–7 sessions per week was linked to a 63% lower risk of sudden ...

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

TRT is typically appropriate when a man has consistent symptoms of hypogonadism and repeat morning labs show total testosterone below about 350 ng/dL (≈12 nmol/L), with free testosterone below 100 pg/mL (≈10 ng/dL) helping confirm borderline cases. This guide walks you through getting tested locally, interpreting results with a clinician, and fitting testosterone into a ...

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

The most effective hormone-supportive approach is heavy, multi-joint resistance training with moderate volume and enough rest to boost post-workout testosterone and growth hormone while preventing chronically high cortisol; men with symptoms and total testosterone below ~350 ng/dL (or free testosterone below ~100 pg/mL) should consider clinical evaluation. Here’s how to dial in training, sleep, and ...

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

Muscle gains improve when recovery habits support anabolic signaling (testosterone-driven muscle protein synthesis and deep-sleep growth hormone pulses) while preventing chronically elevated cortisol that suppresses testosterone and accelerates muscle breakdown. Here’s how to align sleep, stress, nutrition, and training so your body’s own chemistry drives faster progress. “Most men think they need a new exercise ...