Resistance Training

What it is

• Strength/hypertrophy training with progressive overload.

How it works

• Drives an exercise-induced GH/IGF-1 response (best with large compound lifts, moderate-heavy loads, short rests) and builds the muscle mass that strongly predicts longevity.

Goal relevance

• The foundation of muscle/recovery and fat-loss protocols; preserves lean mass during GLP-1 weight loss; amplifies GH-peptide benefit.

How to do it

• 2–4×/week; adequate protein (~2 g/kg/day) supports it and helps lower SHBG.

Cautions

• Avoid cold plunge in the 4–8 h after if hypertrophy is the goal.