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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 ...

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 ...

Foods that kill zombie cells: The longevity plate for men who want to age better

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 25, 2025 · 10 min read

Foods that kill zombie cells are not a single magic ingredient, but a pattern of whole foods rich in senolytic and senomorphic compounds that may help your body manage senescent cells. The science is promising, yet most “zombie cell” research uses high dose isolates, so your best move is to build an evidence based longevity ...

Sauna before or after your workout? A science-based timing guide for men

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

Dec 22, 2025 · 13 min read

Sauna is generally best after your workout for performance and recovery. For most men, pre-workout heat stress increases core temperature and heart rate (via vasodilation), which can sap energy and reduce peak performance. Here’s how to time sauna for recovery and cardiovascular benefits. This includes when a short pre-session makes sense, and how long to ...

What is ego lifting? The gym habit that can wreck your joints and your gains

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

Dec 19, 2025 · 13 min read

Ego lifting is using a weight that exceeds your current capacity for that exercise on that day, forcing you to cheat form or shorten range of motion to complete reps. It may feel like progress, but it shifts stress off the target muscle and onto joints and passive tissues. This can set you up for ...