strength

Our co-host Stuart Phillips was the senior author on the ACSM’s gold-standard strength training position statement, a.k.a. “the most comprehensive evidence-based guidance to date on how resistance training supports muscle strength, muscle size (hypertrophy), power, and physical performance...

AI Overview While both VO2 max and strength are strong indicators of longevity, VO2 max is considered the most robust predictor. However, strength, alongside muscle mass, plays a significant role in overall health and lifespan. VO2 Max: The Gold Standard Definition: VO2 max, or maximal...

I started back with Dr. Lipshultz. Test was averaging mid 300s at best. I didn't feel great but had libido and erections. As soon as I was put on 200 mg per week with 75 units of HCG this brought my peak levels up to 1400! I on my own (and help of excel male) decided to dial back, use...

In this empowering episode of the Dr. Geo Podcast, we welcome Jeff Young for an insightful discussion on overcoming the fear of strength training. Geared towards men, especially those who have never been athletes or have been out of the game for decades, this episode demystifies strength...

I don't talk much about powerlifting and strength much anymore since I retired from the sport 13 years ago. Later in my competitive career I was lucky enough to meat Dr. Fred Hatfield, who was also one of the legends in the sport of powerlifting. I talked to Hatfield frequently by email and...

Good evening, everyone. I figured I'd make a thread documenting my progress. Hopefully the information and ensuing discussions contained herein could provide assistance for others down the line, as others' threads had provided for me. I also have some questions which will be added at the end, so...

We’ve just been talking about this in another thread and thought to start a new thread on it. First of all, just to get that out of the way, I did not go on TRT for muscle building or performance reasons. I just wanted to feel better and I now do so I consider it a success already. However, my...

Gents, I’d love to get some input on this. I’ve started TRT 3 months ago. 43, fairly healthy, lifting 4 times a week. Baseline: BP 120/72 TT 275 (264-916) FT 12.5 (6.8-21.5) E2, SENSITIVE 10.6 (8-35) SHBG 25.7 (16.5-55.9) HCT 45.1 (37.5-51) TRIGLYCERIDES 117 (0-149) HDL 35 (39- ?) LDL...

I am looking to just maintain my current strength while doing cardio most every day. I am thinking once a week weightlifting to maintain strength,but I have seen some articles that say once a month can work? Any opinions / experience on doing the minimum for weightlifting?