If you are just starting your lifting journey, you are entering a unique biological window where muscle and strength skyrocket. Here is why your body responds so aggressively to iron and how to ride the wave as long as possible. “Think of newbie gains as a ‘software update’ for your muscles. Before you even build ...
Creatine is not a steroid. It is a performance and muscle-support supplement with a predictable “ramp up” period. Here is what the research says about how long it takes for creatine to work, what you should feel first, and how to dose it like an adult. “Most guys quit creatine too early because they’re looking ...
Cutting calories usually means losing size, but the right protein strategy can flip the script. Here is the science behind using low calorie protein shakes to burn fat while protecting hard-earned lean mass. “When you are in a calorie deficit, your body looks for energy anywhere it can find it, including your muscle tissue. A ...
Continuous glucose monitors are no longer just for diabetes care. Here’s what the best evidence says about cgm for nondiabetics, what the numbers can and cannot tell you, and how men can turn glucose data into better training, body composition, and long-term cardiometabolic health. “For most healthy men, a CGM is optional, not essential. The ...
Metabolic confusion is a calorie-cycling approach that alternates higher- and lower-calorie days. The promise is fewer plateaus and less misery. Here’s what the evidence says, how to build a metabolic confusion meal plan, and how men can use it without sacrificing muscle, training, or hormones. “Metabolic confusion sounds like a hack, but the body isn’t ...