By Hugh R. Woodward, MHA Some supplement companies would like you to believe in magic. Clue from Hugh – there is no “magic muscle pill” to make you lose fat or build ripped shapely muscle over night. It does take some hard work. Eat a healthy diet, low in processed carbs; a variety of fresh vegetables …
Hugh R. Woodward, MHA You know that padded area on the sides of your belly button that just won’t go away even when you diet and exercise? Well, most of us do; and every year we get older, the fat pads seem to keep getting bigger and harder to control. Yes, it can be frustrating …
Dr. Mark Gordon BPC-157, or Body Protection Compound-157, is a synthetic peptide derived from a naturally occurring cytoprotective protein found in gastric juice, known as Body Protection Compound (BPC). Composed of 15 amino acids, BPC-157 was first identified and developed in the early 1990s by Croatian researchers exploring its potential for tissue regeneration and accelerated …
Two of the most underrated supplements that everyone should be using are the amino acid glutamine and most definitely systemic enzymes. While glutamine is definitely overrated for muscle building, training recovery, and increasing growth hormone, it is amazingly underrated for improving gut health and supporting your immune system. Gut health is paramount to overall health! If …
My #1 favorite supplement for senior dogs is cetyl myristoleate. Cetyl-M is a fatty acid with anti-inflammatory properties. It used to be theorized that Cetyl-M helps lubricate joints and improves flexibility. However, accruing to Ramneek S Bhogal, DC DABCI, “Improved inflammatory response with CMO is what ultimately leads to improved range of motion in the …
I am thinking about trying TRT but don’t want to permanently shutdown my own production and be reliant on it for life. Can I take it with ASTB? TRT does not have to start as a lifelong commitment. You’re not getting married to TRT and even if you were, with every marriage divorce is always …
Many self-proclaimed nutrition experts and influencers who think that having abs gives them credibility claim that seed oils such as canola, safflower, and sunflower oils are all toxic and should be avoided like the second coming of the plague. They claim that these oils increase inflammation (I doubt most who use the word inflammation even …
The number one drug that I have used for nootropic benefits is by far Modafinil. Modafinil was created to treat narcolepsy. Speaking of narcolepsy I think my brother Roger has this condition as he often falls asleep in the middle of the day if he is around a conversation he finds boring but I digress. …
Hugh R. Woodward, MHA Health experts suggest that adults should sleep at least 7 hours per night. Unfortunately, more than half of adults in America say they don’t sleep soundly at night. Many cannot fall asleep; some wake up in the middle of the night and toss and turn, unable to go back to sleep. …
As important as ideal testosterone levels are for overall health, drive, strength, and vitality it is one of many hormones that should be dialed in to supercharge your health. Here are four more crucial hormones you should prioritize optimizing for the best result possible. Pregnenolone is a master control hormone manufactured by the adrenal gland …
Written by Dr. Jessica DPN, RN, CEN, Dr. Jessica DPN, RN, CEN is a registered nurse and educator with 20 years of experience in critical care emergency nursing, specializing in patient care, education, and evidence-based practice. She holds multiple certifications and serves as a Patient Safety Coordinator. Human trafficking is not only a severe violation of …
Do all roads lead to TRT? If you want to feel your best as you age instead of a shell of yourself then eventually, all roads will likely lead to testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and that is a good thing as every man should be elated that effective options for TRT are available once natural methods …
There are numerous clips on YouTube promulgated by self-proclaimed experts conveying the importance of androgen receptors. These self-professed experts state or reiterate that without adequate androgen receptor activity, the amount of testosterone you produce is worthless as it will not be utilized. Of course, like many things you see on YouTube, this is at best an oversimplification and more precisely …
I am glad the 3×5-10 program is working well for you and you can stay on the program indefinitely but at the very least stick with it for twelve weeks. Far too many believe that you need to change programs often such as every six weeks to keep your body guessing and to sustain progress, but in …
My total testosterone is 750 ng/dl and my free testosterone is 22 pg/ml on a reference range of 8-25 pg/ml. Even though my numbers are considered optimal my sex drive and motivation are still low. I definitely don’t feel like I have high testosterone levels! Please advise Being in the reference range even the high …
I sure can as it just so happens that what I am doing right now covers all the bases you want addressed. I do two full-body strength training sessions per week with a focus on compound moves and two interval training sessions per week on an elliptical machine. I also get in at least 10,000 …
Most fat-burning supplements on the market are stimulant-based, thus they work by increasing the neurotransmitter/hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. Norepinephrine and epinephrine are catecholamines, secreted by the adrenals, which trigger the “fight or flight” response (also known as an adrenaline rush) providing an energy and strength boost by way of the central nervous system for 2-15 minutes. …
I have reviewed his information and watched several of his interviews. Gary Brecka is a human biologist and biohacker (for the record I hate the term biohacker) and is most famous for turning UFC President Dana White’s health around. Dana has had excellent results with his advice and is an avid advocate of his system. …
My estradiol level is 69 pg/ml and I am finding it difficult to lose body fat. Is this connected to the high estradiol levels? It’s definitely a factor for why you’re having a hard time losing body fat as the ideal range for estradiol is around 20-30 pg/ml for most. Of course, it really depends …
I heard on a recent episode of the LLA show that you offer hormone test results consults. Can you tell me more? Thanks for the interest and yes I do. It is not promoted on my website at this time but I often take on clients who ask me if I am available to review …
My favorite hormone optimization expert Dr. Mark Gordon returns to deliver another episode stacked with incredible information. In this episode we discuss
While many still propagate the myth of workouts that increase testosterone and growth hormone, the reality is whatever increase you derive in anabolic hormones from training is short-lived. An increase in testosterone for example for thirty minutes to an hour after training is not long enough to have a profound impact on low testosterone levels. …
One of the primary reservations many men have to initiate a testosterone replacement therapy protocol is fear of having to be on TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) for the rest of their lives. I have heard doctors who are completely clueless about hormone optimization reinforce these fears by stating that starting TRT is a big decision …
Most fat-burning supplements on the market are stimulant-based, thus they work by increasing the neurotransmitter/hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. Norepinephrine and epinephrine are catecholamines, secreted by the adrenals, which trigger the “fight or flight” response (also known as an adrenaline rush) providing an energy and strength boost by way of the central nervous system for 2-15 minutes. …
First, you’re being presumptuous in assuming the vast majority of supplement companies care about designing effective products. The reality is the preponderance of supplement companies care foremost about maximum profit and tend to put 90% of funds into marketing and only 10% if even that into product development. Whether a product works or not is …
The first herb I ever tried that resulted in a large increase in testosterone was the cornerstone ingredient in ASTB the one and only Bulbine Natalensis. I learned about Bulbine from my friend Anthony Roberts (Not to be confused with Anthony Robbins!). Anthony has written books about anabolics and is very well-researched in ergogenic aids …
Last time I covered recommended tests to acquire before engaging in any testosterone-boosting protocol. As important as testosterone is, it is one of many hormones that need to be addressed for comprehensive hormone optimization. Here are the other important hormones to test. Pregnenolone is a master control hormone manufactured by the adrenal gland and …
The hormone optimization world is similar to any other world. There are many dissenting opinions and always some who purposely take contrarian views to whatever the current narrative is. When I first got interested in hormone optimization around 2005, I remember going to an anti-aging doctor in Santa Monica, CA who specifically stated the goal …
Fish oil lowers inflammation by suppressing the immune system. This can be useful if you have an overactive immune response. However, if you don’t then suppressing the immune system is as negative as it sounds. Restorezyme lowers cortisol levels, more specifically it lowers the need for a cortisol response to inflammation which will in turn …
Recovery is everything. Without adequate recovery not only will your training performance suffer greatly, you will place yourself in a rapidly aging state and increase the likelihood of health issues. Your hormonal profile for sure will be negatively affected which is why sex drive and function are obliterated when stress levels remain too high for …
I developed a fascination with supplements soon after I began weight training when I was 17. The notion that you could take something and accelerate strength and muscle gains was captivating. I was obsessed with getting bigger and stronger and wanted to believe there were effective natural things I could take to acquire results faster. …
Growing up in the 90s, the first supplement that we all had high hopes for improving the natural production of testosterone was the Bulgarian herb Tribulus Terrestris. Of course, it was marketed in a hyperbolic manner like everything else at the time in the 1990s a practice that continues to this day. One company said …
Testosterone is a principal hormone that enables men to be at their best. While the common narrative is testosterone causes men to be aggressive, quick-tempered, and violent, the reality is men with optimal testosterone levels are more likely to be assertive, calm, and have protective instincts. When your testosterone levels are ideal, you feel strong …
Which supplements do you recommend to improve sleep quality? My favorite supplement stack to improve sleep quality is the trifecta of Taurine, Inositol, and Magnesium. All three help with inducing relaxation, reducing, anxiety, and putting you into a deep sleep state. I could write a book on the wild dreams this stack provokes! I take …
Similar to many training enthusiasts I have wasted a great deal of cash on BCAA supplements to no avail. I never saw an increase in performance, building muscle, or improved blood work. Even with very large amounts such as 20 grams plus per day. They may be useful for competitive bodybuilders during the dieting phase …
I had a great time talking with Dan Austin author of “The Way Of The Vegan Meathead” Dan is a high-level competitive powerlifter who has thrived on a vegan diet for over a decade. Now in his 40s, he continues to get stronger and his best lifts remain ahead of him. Check out Dan’s website …
It is always a pleasure to chat with my friend and one of the best strength coaches in the game! Every time I talk to Christian I pick up useful tips to improve my training and performance and I know you will as well. In addition, this episode will always be special as it marks …
Watch this episode and it will become abundantly clear why Christian is one of the best strength coaches in the business and in my opinion the best! Here are some highlights from the super informative discussion: Why overtraining is really adrenaline resistance and how to avoid it Christian’s current training regimen and why he is …
Check out the latest episode of the ASC show with elite strength coach Joel Seedman! Here are some of the talking points from the episode: Joel on the importance of variety when it comes to training but not variety for the sake of variety Mike on the benefits of deposit training and why you should …
I have known Ori since 2002 and he has and continues to have a huge influence on how I look at nutrition and training. He is the author of the influential Warrior Diet and in my opinion, is the Godfather of the modern-day intermittent fasting world. Here are some of the talking points from the …
Retired Special Forces Green Beret Andrew Marr has been on the LLA show many times and it was a pleasure to have him on ASC this week. Here are some of the discussion points Andrew on being at his lowest point in which he had zero sex drive and was very suicidal. Using TRT to …
The Discovery channel’s Shark Week host Paul de Gelder is a very interesting guy with some crazy life experiences, to say the least. Here are some of the discussion points The benefits of peptides for fat loss, workout recovery, growth hormone, and injuries Which peptides Mike is using and what benefits he has experienced How …
Leading hormone optimization expert Dr. Mark Gordon returns to discuss the following Why everyone should be taking zinc ionophores to protect against viruses The best zinc ionophores on the market The benefits of DHEA for the immune system The benefits of Vitamin D for protection against COVID The benefits of testosterone cream for women and …
Tobi Alder is a very strong young man! He has deadlifted over 750lbs for reps with jeans on which says it all. In addition, he is a highly intelligent strength coach and is the master of designing effective powerlifting and strength training regimens. Here are some of the discussion points from the conversation. How Tobi …
What a pleasure to talk to my friend Sumana Dutta Burman. Sumana is a fitness professional based in India and got into the industry fourteen years ago when there was barely a fitness industry at all in India. Here are some of the things we discussed How Sumana got into fitness and the challenges she …
Lil is one badass lady and she can deadlift 3.5 times her bodyweight! If you want to be strong, you need to pay attention to her and if you aspire to compete in powerlifting, contact her about her personalized program design services. Here are some of the talking points from the conversation. The importance of …
While this was a tough conversation to have at times it is also a very important one that has been in the shadows for too long. Fitness expert Giuliana Colosimo embodies the true meaning of strength. You will be inspired by her story of survival and forgiveness and taking horrible experiences and using them to …
Renaissance man and fitness expert Alexander Cortes is the guest and here are some of the topics we got into: Owning your day and living life on your terms What freedom means to Alexander and how he achieved it Ancient philosophies on mental health, physical health, and overall wellness Why Alexander moved to Thailand What …
Dr. Nick Delgado is one of the best hormone optimization experts around and a wealth of knowledge on nutrition, training, and performance. He has been plant-based for over forty years and embodies all of the information he professes with his incredible levels of fitness, health, and energy. Here are some of the things we discussed: …
Excellent conversation with elite strength coach Vince McConnell. Here are some of the talking points from the episode. Why trying to live a balanced life all the time will lead to abject failure Why you need to embrace being in an imbalanced state to acquire high-level success Why external motivation is fleeting and why internal …
UFC veteran and current PFL fighter Tom and I had a fantastic conversation on strength training, MMA, using social media, and kettlebell training. What inspired Tom to want to train to be an MMA fighter The ups and downs of UFC career and why he ultimately moved on Where Tom is fighting now and what …
Fun and inspiring conversation with long time friend and elite strength coach Andrew Durniat. Here are some of the highlights from the discussion Why your personal example is your best marketing tool as a trainer Why training others is an art just as much as it is a science People are always watching what you’re …
Dr. Mark Gordon is, in my opinion, the Michael Jordan of hormone optimization doctors. He is extremely generous with his time and has donated over thee million dollars of billable hours to help soldiers with PTSD. Just shows you the kind of individual he is! A Doctor who actually cares and is dedicated to improving …
Such a pleasure to have a great conversation with the very talented Mike Catherwood. Here are some of the highlights from the conversation. Mike C on having body dysmorphia and how he treats it Mike C on the effects of being sexually abused as a young man Mike C on how he addressed being an …
Everyone who matters considers Mark to be one of the best strength coaches in the game and in my opinion he is the best! I had the pleasure of training under his tutelage for several months back in 2010 and it was a transformative experience. He is most well known for being a strongman competitor …
My guest in episode 7 is my close friend Sincere Hogan. Here are some of the topics we got into: The real meaning of Black Tuesday and why it goes way beyond just posting black squares on social media. An important step the African American community needs to take for communities to thrive. Why defunding …
The high-level UK based personal trainer Alan Levi is my guest and we had a great conversation and discussed the following The immense influence Charles Poliquin had on both Alan and Mike Why Alan prioritized stress management and building a strong immune system during the pandemic How Alan battled Lyme disease successfully The importance of …
My guest in this episode is stand out personal trainer and bassist for the hardcore band H2O Adam Blake. Here are some of the highlights from the conversation How concerts may exist moving forward post-pandemic Why hardcore shows might be some of the first shows to come back Why mainstream fitness media does a real …
This is a new series I will be doing in addition to the Life Life Aggressively podcast that I do with Sincere Hogan. For more info on the LLA show go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast… My guest on this episode is my long time friend Steve Cotter. Steve is a world-renown kettlebell instructor and fitness expert and …
This is a new series I will be doing in addition to the Life Life Aggressively podcast that I do with Sincere Hogan. For more info on the LLA show go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast… My guest on this episode is my good friend Tim Larkin. Tim is a self-defense expert and author of the NY Times …
This is a new series I will be doing in addition to the Life Life Aggressively podcast that I do with Sincere Hogan. For more info on the LLA show go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast… In this episode, Scott and I discuss the following: The benefits of the classic Super Squats program and how it has been …
Aggressive Strength Conversations is a new series I will be doing in addition to the Life Life Aggressively podcast that I do with Sincere Hogan. For more info on the LLA show go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast… In this episode Ory and I discuss the following: What life is like in Panama during the pandemic Staying healthy …
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