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Ultrahuman ring vs Oura: Which smart ring is worth it for men’s sleep and recovery?

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

Jan 09, 2026 · 11 min read

Smart rings promise better sleep, better training, and better energy. Here is what “ultrahuman ring vs oura” really means for men, what the data can and cannot tell you, and how to use either ring like a clinician would. “A smart ring can’t diagnose you, but it can help you spot patterns that matter: short ...

Peptides vs TRT: Which therapy optimizes male performance and longevity?

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Dec 31, 2025 · 10 min read

TRT best optimizes male performance when a man has clinically low testosterone (levels decline about 1% per year after age 30) because it replaces missing androgen directly, while growth-hormone secretagogue peptides target recovery and tissue repair by stimulating the pituitary to pulse more of its own HGH—so neither is universally “better” for longevity. Here’s how ...

Joe Rogan’s 2025 stack: Onnit creatine 5g, what science says

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

Dec 30, 2025 · 10 min read

Creatine monohydrate is the most consistently performance-boosting supplement in Rogan’s stack because it raises muscle phosphocreatine to regenerate ATP during high-intensity training, while most OTC “testosterone boosters” and trendy biohacks are largely hype without a true deficiency or prescription therapy. Rogan has also talked about keeping it simple with “5 grams” of creatine per day, ...

How the Terry Crews workout routine defies biological aging

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

Dec 27, 2025 · 10 min read

By training with high-volume, high-intensity resistance work for 1–2 hours, five days per week (plus ~4 miles of daily running), Terry Crews creates a sustained anabolic and mitochondrial stimulus that can counter the typical male aging curve of ~3%–5% muscle loss per decade and ~1% yearly testosterone decline after 30. Here’s how his consistency, fasting ...

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 · 12 min read

For most men, the better default is sauna after training because 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 — including when a short pre-session makes sense and how long to stay without overdoing ...