Athlete recovery

Articles on how to recover faster and perform better through smarter programming, sleep, nutrition, hydration, and targeted supplements. Learn evidence-based strategies to reduce soreness, prevent overtraining, and support hormones and longevity while training hard.

What do elliptical trainers do for your physique and longevity?

What do elliptical trainers do for your physique and longevity?

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS avatar
Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Dec 07, 2025 · 13 min read

Elliptical trainers are more than a backup plan when every treadmill is taken. Here is what they actually do to your muscles, joints, heart, and hormones, and how men can use them for real results. “When guys ask me what do elliptical trainers do, they usually underestimate them. Used with real intent and proper form, ...

Essential biomarkers runners should track to run faster and avoid injury

Essential biomarkers runners should track to run faster and avoid injury

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Dec 04, 2025 · 14 min read

Key biomarkers runners should track include iron status (ferritin, hemoglobin), vitamin D, key hormones (cortisol, testosterone), blood-sugar markers, and inflammation/recovery signals — and many clinicians flag ferritin below about 30–35 ng/mL as a red flag for depleted iron stores that can reduce oxygen delivery and performance. Here’s how to interpret the numbers, spot problems before ...

FDA peptide regulations: What’s actually legal today

FDA peptide regulations: What’s actually legal today

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Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Dec 03, 2025 · 9 min read

Peptides are legal in the U.S. only when they’re FDA‑approved drugs or can be compounded under Section 503A—however, the FDA’s “Category 2” list now includes 17 peptides (including BPC‑157) that pharmacies can no longer legally compound for human use. If you’re searching “FDA peptide regulation news today,” this Category 2 shift is the headline change ...

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

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

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Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Dec 02, 2025 · 10 min read

The Cloud X 3 functions as a true hybrid only for moderate lifting and short runs (about 1–4 miles) by pairing firmer, less-compressible CloudTec foam with a Speedboard to improve force transfer while still attenuating running impacts that can exceed 2.5× body weight. This evidence-based review breaks down where that stability–cushioning compromise works, where it ...

Novak Djokovic proactive care performance: The science of defying age

Novak Djokovic proactive care performance: The science of defying age

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Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Nov 30, 2025 · 15 min read

Elite performance in your late 30s is achievable when you proactively manage the predictable physiology of aging—countering testosterone’s ~1–2% yearly decline after 30, VO₂ max’s ~10% per-decade drop, and up to ~8% per-decade muscle loss with consistent training, strength work, and recovery before injuries force a reset. Djokovic is a high-profile example of this “prevent ...

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