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On Cloud X 3 review: The biomechanics of a true hybrid training shoe

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

Dec 02, 2025 · 10 min read

Finding a single shoe that handles the heavy loads of weightlifting and the high impact of running is a biomechanical challenge. Here is an evidence-based breakdown of how the Cloud X 3 performs across different physiological demands. “The central conflict in athletic footwear is stability versus energy return. To lift heavy safely, you need a ...

Novak Djokovic proactive care performance: The science of defying age

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

Nov 30, 2025 · 15 min read

Novak Djokovic shows that men in their late 30s can still perform at the highest level when they treat training, recovery, and health as a single proactive system instead of waiting for breakdowns. “Djokovic is not beating biology, he’s managing it. Most guys won’t live like a pro athlete, but they can steal the same ...

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 ...

Are perfect bars healthy or just clever marketing?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Nov 22, 2025 · 9 min read

Convenience foods promise protein and weight loss, but ingredients lists often hide sugar spikes and chemical sweeteners. An endocrinologist breaks down the metabolic impact of today’s most popular fitness snacks. “We often see patients adhering to strict workout regimens but stalling in their metabolic health goals because their ‘recovery fuel’ is essentially dessert in disguise. ...