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Train with your hormones, not against them. We cover strength, hypertrophy, VO2 max, recovery, and injury prevention through an endocrine lens. Discover how training, nutrition, and daily activity can impact testosterone levels and support natural balance. Use estradiol balance for joint health, plan sleep taper cycles before competitions, and turn smart physiology into new PRs.

Patrick sleep protocol: How Rhonda Patrick’s heat routine may deepen sleep for men

Patrick sleep protocol: How Rhonda Patrick’s heat routine may deepen sleep for men

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Dec 28, 2025 · 11 min read

Timed passive heat exposure 1 to 2 hours before bed can help some men fall asleep faster and may improve slow wave sleep when it is followed by a proper cooldown.[1] The “patrick sleep” approach is simple enough to try at home, but it works best when you match the temperature, timing, and recovery to ...

The Terry Crews workout routine: How men can borrow his habits without burning out

The Terry Crews workout routine: How men can borrow his habits without burning out

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS avatar
Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Dec 27, 2025 · 11 min read

The Terry Crews workout routine is built on daily training, five days per week of lifting for 1 to 2 hours, and a near daily run of almost 4 miles, supported by consistent sleep and a 16 hour daily fast with an 8 hour eating window. If you want a physique that looks “on” year ...

Somatic exercises for weight loss: What they can and cannot do for men

Somatic exercises for weight loss: What they can and cannot do for men

Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD avatar
Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist
Dec 27, 2025 · 10 min read

Somatic exercises for weight loss can support fat loss indirectly by lowering stress and pain, but they do not replace the basics of a calorie deficit and regular training. If you feel “wired and tired,” tight, or stuck in a stress eating loop, somatic work can make your weight loss plan easier to follow. “Most ...

Healthy Subway options and low fat fast food: A men’s guide to ordering for metabolism and testosterone

Healthy Subway options and low fat fast food: A men’s guide to ordering for metabolism and testosterone

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Dec 25, 2025 · 13 min read

Yes, you can find healthy Subway options and other low fat fast food choices if you prioritize lean protein, vegetables, and portion size, and treat sauces and fried sides as optional. Most guys do not need to “quit fast food,” but they do need a repeatable ordering system that protects blood pressure, body fat, and ...

What is primarily responsible for strength gains in beginning clients? The male “newbie gains” effect explained

What is primarily responsible for strength gains in beginning clients? The male “newbie gains” effect explained

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS avatar
Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Dec 23, 2025 · 11 min read

Strength gains in beginning clients are primarily driven by how strongly an untrained male body adapts to a brand new resistance training stimulus, including a bigger spike in muscle building signals and fast improvements in how efficiently you produce force. If you are a guy new to lifting, that is why you can add weight ...

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