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Photobiomodulation for Injured Lifters and Athletes Is red light therapy all it's cracked up to be? This strength coach says yes. And it may be the solution for your nagging injury. When you train hard, injuries happen. Whether you’re experiencing pain from poor technique, postural habits, or...

Our body relies on electricity and electromagnetics for many processes to work optimally. Not the kind, however, that keeps our homes well-lit and our phones charged, but one that’s more subtle on the surface yet meaningful on the cellular level. Pulsed electromagnetic frequency (PEMF) therapies...

Whether you’re on the playing field or in the house, the occasional bump, bruise, sprain or pang is inevitable. These injuries may be sudden or the result of overuse and gradual wear and tear. Fortunately, less severe aches and pains may not require professional medical attention. In fact, many...

Red light therapy is the talk of the town among wellness circles right now. This treatment uses specific light wavelengths to potentially address aches, pains, and even skin concerns. It works by exposing your body to low-level red and near-infrared light waves. These wavelengths interact with...

Sometimes, pain can be your friend. Pain can be a helpful reminder when you are moving, letting you know when you are overexerting a muscle, putting too much stress on a joint, or placing too much load on a tendon or ligament. Other times, pain can be more than just a warning to back off on a...

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned professional, the high of crossing a finish line, the rush of beating a personal best, and the relentless grind of pushing physical limits are all too familiar. And so is the fine line between peak performance and the precipice of injury. The throb...

Finding quality mental healthcare in the United States can be a nightmare. Therapy is often expensive, and many therapists do not accept health insurance or have long waiting lists for new patients. And for active men, there are also cultural barriers to accessing mental healthcare. The ideal...

Here is a basic antibiotic list.... You probably need some antibiotics! Here is some basic info on how they work, which work best or are most common and what kind of doses might be employed. You wouldn’t do a test only cycle without Nolva, right? Of course not, you’d be asking for gyno. Don’t...

In the bodybuilding arena, where size and aesthetics collide, a force stands above all others – testosterone. Bodybuilders are no stranger to testosterone use as it has been around for decades. In this article, we dive headfirst into the dynamic world of Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)...

Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy a Good Choice for Bodybuilding? Chris Dickerson won the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition at age 43. That’s 13 years after men’s testosterone levels begin to drop. How, then, is the average age of Mr. Olympia winners 34 years old? To combat the age-related...

By Bret Contreras Today, I’m going to share a discussion on Facebook that I recently had with Todd Hargrove and Greg Lehman. I’m not always confident with my understanding of things, but I’ve developed great “go-to guys” over the years when I’m seeking answers in various topics, and Todd and...

Curious…how much does testosterone replacement therapy cost? Do you wonder if TRT is an affordable treatment option for men with low testosterone levels? In this comprehensive guide, we cover everything you MUST know about testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), including its costs, benefits...

Curious…What is TRT? Do you wonder what testosterone replacement therapy is, and how it helps men just like you optimize their testosterone levels? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this comprehensive review, we cover everything you MUST know about TRT, including how it can help you...

Forget saunas and steamy showers. First popularized by Dutch motivational speaker Wim Hof, American science writer Timothy Ferris, and biohacker Dave Asprey, more and more fitness enthusiasts — from Olympic athletes to casual weekend warriors — are embracing the hot benefits of ice-cold showers...

Top athletes are always looking to get the most out of their performance by training to reach their maximum potential. A big part of their training may include finding ways to improve their breathing patterns, optimizing lung capacity, and shortening recovery time. Once thought of as just a way...

Here is an Interesting article on steroid cycles. On-Cycle Therapy Tips and Exercises By Luke Harper If you are new to going to the gym or exercising, there are chances that you are not aware of cycles. The article will help you understand the term cycle, and its classifications, and several...

Testosterone Replacement Therapy – why is it so controversial? For reasons that are not readily apparent, there appears to be a conservative political movement that opposes the use of testosterone in older men. This was clearly demonstrated by the report of the Institute of Medicine, which felt...

People spend more time recovering from a workout than actually working out, enduring hours of soreness brought on by muscular inflammation. If not treated right, this workout side effect can make it harder to go for another session. Whether it’s fatigue, muscle cramps, or the classic delayed...

Categorization of Low Testosterone (T) Before we get into testosterone replacement therapy for treating low T, let’s look at the categories of male hypogonadism (low T). Primary Hypogonadism This type on low T is caused by a problem with your testicles. The testicles are still receiving the...

Due to the culturally engrained stereotype of AAS use, medicinal use of AAS has just recently began to be investigated. This page seeks to document areas where AAS may be beneficial to patients with disease. Anxiety There is a large amount of anecdotal evidence that increased Testosterone...