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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

Testosterone replacement therapy and growth hormone peptides both promise improved body composition and energy, but they pull different biological levers. Here is a clinical breakdown of how they work, the risks involved, and how to choose the right protocol for your physiology. “Many men view peptides vs TRT as an either-or choice, but that is ...

Can you build muscle in a calorie deficit? The science of body recomposition

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

Dec 29, 2025 · 10 min read

Conventional gym wisdom says you have to choose between bulking up or cutting down. New research on body recomposition suggests you might be able to do both, provided you respect the limits of male physiology. “The idea that you cannot build muscle while losing fat is an outdated binary. The male body is capable of ...

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

At 54, the actor and host maintains a physique that rivals men half his age. While genetics play a role, the science behind his consistency, fasting protocol, and training volume offers a roadmap for maximizing male longevity and strength. “What makes the Terry Crews workout routine effective isn’t just the heavy weight—it is the relentless ...

Can somatic exercises for weight loss actually help men get lean?

Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist

Dec 27, 2025 · 9 min read

Most men attack fat loss with high intensity cardio and calorie deficits, but chronic stress may be holding your metabolism hostage. Here is the science on how slowing down could be the missing link for your physique. “If your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight mode, your body holds onto visceral fat as a survival ...

What foods are high in estrogen? A men’s guide to high estrogen in men and what to do

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

Dec 24, 2025 · 10 min read

Men make estrogen, need estrogen, and can feel pretty awful when estrogen runs too high or too low. Here’s what the research says about “what foods are high in estrogen,” what high estrogen in men can look like, and how to get your hormones back into a healthier range. “Estrogen isn’t a ‘women-only’ hormone. Men ...