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Should I lose weight before building muscle? A men’s guide to getting leaner without losing strength

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 11, 2026 · 12 min read

If you’re asking “should I lose weight before building muscle,” you’re really asking how to drop fat without sacrificing strength, testosterone, and long-term metabolic health. The best answer depends on your waistline, your health risks, and how you structure training and nutrition. By Men’s Health Editorial Team “Most men don’t need an extreme ‘cut’ or ...

Does lifting weights burn fat? The science-backed answer for men who want visible results

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

Jan 05, 2026 · 9 min read

Yes, but not in the simple “fat melts during your workout” way most guys imagine. Here’s what the research says about how strength training supports fat loss, how to set up your training week, and what to track so your effort shows up in the mirror. “If you’re asking ‘does lifting weights burn fat,’ the ...

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 are more than a backup plan when every treadmill is taken. 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 usually underestimate them. Used with real intent and proper form, ...

How many calories do you burn lifting weights, really?

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

Dec 06, 2025 · 12 min read

Weight lifting does not torch calories as fast as running, but for men it can reshape how many calories you burn all day. Here is how many calories lifting weights burns, how it compares to cardio, and how to program your training for real fat loss. “Most guys wildly overestimate how many calories they burn ...

On Cloud X 3 review: The biomechanics of a true hybrid training shoe

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

Dec 02, 2025 · 10 min read

Finding a single shoe that handles the heavy loads of weightlifting and the high impact of running is a biomechanical challenge. Here is an evidence-based breakdown of how the Cloud X 3 performs across different physiological demands. “The central conflict in athletic footwear is stability versus energy return. To lift heavy safely, you need a ...