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Semaglutide and testosterone: The science of combining therapies for men

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

Dec 08, 2025 · 11 min read

In men with obesity (BMI over 30) and low testosterone, combining semaglutide with testosterone therapy can promote fat loss while helping preserve lean muscle by reducing adipose-driven aromatase conversion of testosterone to estradiol and supporting anabolic metabolism. Instead of treating weight and hormones as separate problems, this paired approach targets the feedback loop where visceral ...

MET value for masturbation and BMR: What science shows

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 07, 2025 · 16 min read

Frequent masturbation does not meaningfully increase basal metabolic rate, or BMR, in men, and a typical session only burns a small number of calories. Masturbation typically burns about 15 to 40 kilocalories in 10 to 15 minutes, about 2 to 3 METs, closer to slow walking than a workout, so here is what the research ...

Henry Cavill weight training: The physiology behind the Man of Steel’s physique

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

Dec 07, 2025 · 11 min read

Henry Cavill’s “superhero” build (reportedly about 190 to 210 lb on screen) is achieved by combining high-mechanical-tension lifting to stimulate hypertrophy with metabolic work (including fasted cardio) that can support energy balance and lipid oxidation. Here’s how recovery, neuromuscular adaptation, and joint-protective programming make that body composition sustainable instead of short-lived “ego lifting.” “When we ...

What do elliptical trainers do for your physique and longevity?

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

Dec 07, 2025 · 13 min read

Elliptical trainers provide low-impact, weight-bearing cardio that can improve aerobic fitness and help maintain or reduce body fat when programmed at sufficient intensity. 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 ...

Weight lifting and calories burned: How many calories does lifting weights burn for men?

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

Dec 06, 2025 · 13 min read

Most men burn roughly 200 to 600 calories in a 45 minute lifting session depending on body weight, the MET level of the workout (traditional lifting around 3.5 METs vs vigorous circuits around 8 METs), and how dense the session is (rest times and transitions). Compared with a steady cardio session of the same length, ...