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Joe Rogan’s Onnit creatine 5 g: What research says

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

Dec 30, 2025 · 13 min read

Creatine monohydrate is one of the best supported supplements for improving repeated high intensity exercise performance and increasing lean mass when paired with resistance training. If you are asking “what creatine does Joe Rogan use” or “what creatine does Joe Rogan take,” the consistent evidence-based answer is creatine monohydrate, typically taken as about 5 g ...

Can you build muscle in a calorie deficit? The science based approach for men

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

Dec 29, 2025 · 12 min read

Yes, you can build muscle in a calorie deficit, especially if your training is progressive, your protein intake is high, and your calorie cut is modest. The hard part is doing it without sacrificing strength, sleep, and recovery, which is where most men go wrong. “Most guys do not fail body recomposition because they lack ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...