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“Beyond its role in sexual development, testosterone is important for overall health, influencing mood, energy levels, and even cognitive function. Testosterone is also a highly contested topic, especially in the context of resistance exercise, lifestyle, and managing low testosterone.”

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Aliquot #118: How to Optimize Recovery and Prevent Overtraining

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Aliquot #120: How the Experts Build Muscle Mass

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“Part 3 of this series focuses on maximizing and maintaining muscle mass—an essential part of long-term health and fitness—with insights from exercise physiologist and nutrition expert Dr. Luc van Loon and exercise scientist Layne Norton.”

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