In this episode, we discuss the importance of recovery in relation to testosterone levels. Testosterone is a crucial hormone that plays a vital role in many functions in the body, including muscle mass, bone density, and sex drive. Unfortunately, testosterone levels tend to decline with age, and many people struggle to maintain optimal levels.   However, proper recovery practices can help to boost testosterone production and support healthy levels. If you're a man looking to support your testosterone levels and maintain overall health, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn why recovery matters for testosterone health and how to optimize your hormone health.   Topics Include:   - Gym Rat and Still Have Low Testosterone? - Overview of Recovery and Testosterone - How Fast Are You Progressing In Your Workouts? - Proper Exercise Dosage and Recovery - When Therapy Comes Into Play - Please Share, Rate, and Review --------------------- If You Enjoyed the Topics in Today's Episode and Are Looking to Learn More: Take Our Free Testosterone Quiz - https://quiz1.basehealthcare.com/lowtquiz1 Check Out Our Website - https://basehealthcare.com/  Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/base_healthcare/

A highly requested topic is the discussion and effects of alcohol on men's health and testosterone levels. We'll breakdown the different categories of alcohol consumption, what the data reveals when it comes to testosterone levels, why you should think about your health holistically when it comes to consuming alcohol, and more. Topics include:   - Alcohol and Male Hormones - Defining Moderate vs Heavy Drinking - What the Data Reveals - Thinking About This Holistically - Caveat to Studies - Lifestyle Considerations - Please Share, Rate, and Review --------------------- If You Enjoyed the Topics in Today's Episode and Are Looking to Learn More: Take Our Free Testosterone Quiz - https://quiz1.basehealthcare.com/lowtquiz1 Check Out Our Website - https://basehealthcare.com/  Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/base_healthcare/

Quick but valuable episode answering two of the most frequently asked questions we receive on a regular basis. Questions include:   - Getting The Right Test Done at a Primary Care Physician - Should My Habits Look Different for Testosterone Optimization? - Please Share, Rate, and Review --------------------- If You Enjoyed the Topics in Today's Episode and Are Looking to Learn More: Take Our Free Testosterone Quiz - https://quiz1.basehealthcare.com/lowtquiz1 Check Out Our Website - https://basehealthcare.com/  Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/base_healthcare/

There's no better time than heading into a new year to address some of the habits that may be holding you back from your health and physique goals. I want to share some common pitfalls we see within the male population when it comes to health and fitness and what you should do differently to achieve the health and body composition you want. Topics include:   - Preventable Pitfalls in 2023 - Too Much Cardio - Being Sedentary Outside of the Gym - Inconsistency - Sleep - Alcohol Consumption - Training Intensity - Auditing Food Intake - Please Share, Rate, and Review --------------------- If You Enjoyed the Topics in Today's Episode and Are Looking to Learn More: Take Our Free Testosterone Quiz - https://quiz1.basehealthcare.com/lowtquiz1 Check Out Our Website - https://basehealthcare.com/  Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/base_healthcare/

There are many stigmas and misconceptions when it comes to testosterone and HRT and a majority of it comes from the media's coverage of previous sport scandals. From Lance Armstrong to Barry Bonds back at that time, the stigmas around testosterone were running rampant. We want to share the truth around testosterone and why you shouldn't worry about HRT if you have a trusted advisor/medical team that you're working with.   Time Stamps:   - Stigmas Around Testosterone - History of Steroid Use in Athletics and Beyond - Reference Ranges on Testosterone - Health Benefits of Optimal Testosterone - Please Share, Rate, and Review --------------------- If You Enjoyed the Topics in Today's Episode and Are Looking to Learn More: Take Our Free Testosterone Quiz - https://quiz1.basehealthcare.com/lowtquiz1 Check Out Our Website - https://basehealthcare.com/  Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/base_healthcare/

It's time we talk about the best diet and nutritional practices when it comes to testosterone and optimizing for testosterone. There are a few body type examples I want to cover so you know what's best for you currently, explain the ketogenic diet, micronutrient considerations, and more. Topics include:   - Overview of Today’s Episode - Body Fat and Body Composition - Extremely Lean Example - Macronutrients to Optimize Testosterone - Ketogenic Diet vs Non-Ketogenic Diet Study - Micronutrient Considerations and Vitamin D - Quality Fat Sources - Please Rate, Review, and Share --------------------- If You Enjoyed the Topics in Today's Episode and Are Looking to Learn More: Take Our Free Testosterone Quiz - https://quiz1.basehealthcare.com/lowtquiz1 Check Out Our Website - https://basehealthcare.com/  Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/base_healthcare/

What is too much and what is too little when it comes to exercise and optimizing testosterone? Today's episode hopes to answer that question whether you are completely new to resistance and endurance training or you've been training for awhile and want to optimize even more. We'll talk about the 3 key considerations when talking about exercise and testosterone, why you shouldn't skip leg day, dose of exercise, and more. Topics include:   - Exercising and Optimizing Testosterone - 3 Main Aspects to Exercise and Testosterone - Resistance Training and Signaling - Don’t Skip Leg Day - Endurance Training - Rest and Nutrition - Soreness and Training - Dose of Exercise - Please Share, Rate, and Review --------------------- If You Enjoyed the Topics in Today's Episode and Are Looking to Learn More: Take Our Free Testosterone Quiz - https://quiz1.basehealthcare.com/lowtquiz1 Check Out Our Website - https://basehealthcare.com/  Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/base_healthcare/

Not all doctors and physicians are the same and you may not be getting the complete picture when it comes to your testosterone levels. In this episode, we want to share the function of testosterone, the process of testing for testosterone, key considerations when looking at test results, and more. Topics include:   - Not All Physicians Are the Same - How Testosterone is Created and Transported - Note on Estrogen - The Process of Testing Free and Total Testosterone - Balanced Medication - Diagnosis and Management - Key Metric Considerations - Action Steps - Please Share, Rate, and Review --------------------- If You Enjoyed the Topics in Today's Episode and Are Looking to Learn More: Take Our Free Testosterone Quiz - https://quiz1.basehealthcare.com/lowtquiz1 Check Out Our Website - https://basehealthcare.com/  Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/base_healthcare/

So far we have covered topics around low testosterone and myths around testosterone in pervious episodes and now, we thought it'd be a good time to talk about the benefits and positive effects of testosterone. We'll cover how optimal testosterone lowers risk factors for mortality, it's neuroprotective effects, cardiovascular disease risk, and more!   Time Stamps:   - Testosterone and Protective Effects - Overview of Today’s Episode - Cardiovascular Disease and Death - Defining Endogenous - TRT - Testosterone and Lower Risk Factors - Quick Physiology of Testosterone - Neuroprotective Effects and Cognitive Decline - Please Share, Rate, and Review --------------------- If You Enjoyed the Topics in Today's Episode and Are Looking to Learn More: Take Our Free Testosterone Quiz - https://quiz1.basehealthcare.com/lowtquiz1 Check Out Our Website - https://basehealthcare.com/  Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/base_healthcare/

There are a number of myths when it comes to testosterone and our modern society and today's episode will serve to break some of those myths. We'll talk about aggression and violence, why testosterone isn't just for men, age and decline with testosterone, and more! Topics include:   - Myths Around Testosterone - Myths We’ll Be Busting - Aggression and Violence and Testosterone - Correlation Data - Little Known Testosterone Functions - Testosterone Isn’t Only For Men - Low Testosterone and Sexual Dysfunction  - Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer - Age and Decline with Testosterone - Intelligence and Testosterone - Final Thoughts and Takeaways --------------------- If You Enjoyed the Topics in Today's Episode and Are Looking to Learn More: Take Our Free Testosterone Quiz - https://quiz1.basehealthcare.com/lowtquiz1 Check Out Our Website - https://basehealthcare.com/  Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/base_healthcare/

Recent generations have seen declining testosterone levels at an alarming rate. This is a modern epidemic for men who want to thrive well into their older years. I want to share a few studies on the decline of testosterone in men, the importance of understanding normal vs optimal, why walking and non-exercise activity is critical, and more. Topics include:   - Talking Low Testosterone Issues - Testosterone Has Declined Over Time - Testosterone Study and Decline Since 1980 - Sharing Another Testosterone Study - Western Medical Reference Ranges - Normal vs Optimal - Non-Exercise Activity - Study on NEAT - Life Stress Considerations - Today’s Obese Population - Future Episodes - Please Share, Rate, and Review --------------------- If You Enjoyed the Topics in Today's Episode and Are Looking to Learn More: Take Our Free Testosterone Quiz - https://quiz1.basehealthcare.com/lowtquiz1 Check Out Our Website - https://basehealthcare.com/  Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/base_healthcare/

Welcome to the first official episode of Rethink Testosterone brought to you by Base Healthcare. Men's health has taken a back seat in society and it's time to reclaim our health as men. This show is devoted to helping men achieve optimal health and better functional living with testosterone. Here you’ll find  the tactics and tools needed to master mens health and reclaim vitality for a long, healthy life. Join us on this first episode with coach Sam Miller who will define men's health, discuss the difference between lifespan and health-span, mental health considerations, and more. Topics include:   - Men’s Health Taking a Back Seat - Defining Men’s Health - Lifespan vs Healthspan - Obesity Concerns - TRT and Other Medications - Mental Health and Suicide - Please Share, Rate, and Review --------------------- If You Enjoyed the Topics in Today's Episode and Are Looking to Learn More: Take Our Free Testosterone Quiz - https://quiz1.basehealthcare.com/lowtquiz1 Check Out Our Website - https://basehealthcare.com/  Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/base_healthcare/