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Rowing machine muscles worked: how one stroke trains almost your entire body

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

Nov 23, 2025 · 10 min read

While often mistaken for an upper-body exercise, the rowing stroke is a sophisticated power movement that engages 86 percent of the body’s muscle mass. Here is the clinical breakdown of the muscles a rower works and how to optimize your form for maximum benefit. “Many patients assume rowing is an arm workout, but bio-mechanically, it ...

Moobs, man boobs, and male breast growth: what it really means and how to fix it

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Nov 21, 2025 · 14 min read

Moobs are common, treatable, and often a sign that your hormones, weight, or medications need a tune‑up. Here is exactly how to tell what kind you have and what actually works to get rid of man boobs. “When a man asks me ‘how do I get rid of man boobs,’ I think about three things: ...

Red light therapy for weight loss: what really works and what’s hype

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Nov 21, 2025 · 13 min read

Red light therapy for weight loss is everywhere on social media, but the science is more nuanced than the before‑and‑after photos. Here is what research really shows, how it might work, and how to decide if it fits into your weight‑loss plan. “When patients ask me if red light therapy will make the pounds fall ...

Can my body use 100 grams meat protein in one sitting for muscle growth?

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

Nov 20, 2025 · 8 min read

For decades, gym lore insisted that the body wastes any protein consumed beyond 30 grams per meal. New clinical data completely upends this “protein absorption myth,” suggesting the anabolic window is much wider—and more adaptable—than we ever imagined. “We used to treat protein intake like a fragile timer, telling athletes they had to eat small ...

Bro split training: Does the classic bodybuilder routine still work?

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

Nov 20, 2025 · 15 min read

The classic bro split workout hits each muscle group once a week with high volume. Here is what the science says about muscle growth, strength, and whether this old-school plan still holds up. “A bro split can absolutely build muscle if you respect the basics: enough weekly volume, hard sets close to failure, and smart ...