Low testosterone is one of the biggest silent killers of energy, drive, and masculinity after 40. Here’s what low T looks like - and I personally experienced all of these to some degree: - Constant fatigue, even when you sleep. - Soft body, belly fat piling on. - Weak muscle tone and slower recovery. - Low sex drive and poor performance. - Brain fog, low confidence, and even depression. - Increased risk of heart disease Testosterone isn’t just about building muscle — it’s your vitality hormone. When it crashes, everything from your physique to your mindset suffers. 👉 Recommendation: If you’re over 40, get your levels checked. Don’t guess. A simple blood test will tell you where you stand. - “Normal” ranges aren’t enough. You want optimal, not average. - If your levels are low, TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) may be worth a discussion with a qualified doctor. When I got my levels checked in my early 40's, I was shocked at how low they were. There were a variety of reasons for this... Fortunately, I had a great doctor who specialized in hormone replacement therapy and did all the additional testing so that she could really optimize my levels - not just get to the minimum. The difference in 3 weeks was night an day - I felt like a new man. This isn’t about vanity — it’s about reclaiming your edge, your strength, and your drive. Question for the group: Have you had your testosterone levels tested recently? If yes, where were your numbers? If not, what’s stopping you?

A bit over a year go, ago I tore up my shoulder pretty bad training Muay Thai in Thailand. Apparently, at 53, I don't hold up like I used to. 🤷 I tore the infraspinatus, supraspinatus, labrum, and the glenohumeral ligament. Basically the whole thing was trashed. The VA doctors went back and forth about whether surgery was needed. I want to stay as far away from surgery as possible - and I'll give the orthos at the Houston VA hospital a lot of credit. Usually, surgeons just want to cut, but these guys understood me wanting to keep surgery as the absolute last resort. So I started physical therapy - and that's the cool thing about Mexico... I found a top notch guy who works with athletes and it only cost me about $17 per 90 minute session. At the same time, I started running what’s called the Wolverine Stack - BPC-157 and TB-500, 250 mcg of each per day. The results blew me away. I healed faster at 53 than I did when I tore my other rotator cuff at 27. My physical therapist was actually shocked at the speed of recovery, especially for someone my age. With the combo of rehab work and the Wolverine Stack, I went from barely being able to move my arm to being back in the gym in less than 3 months. Today I’m at 100%. Dips were about the last exercise that I was able to do comfortably - the angle of putting my arm back like that caused me a lot of pain, but now I’m knocking out extended-range reps with a 45 lb plate around my waist. This is obviously not medical advice (that's my disclaimer), but for me, the difference was night and day. and the bonus was that other little nagging injuries and other bullshit healed up as well. My kneecaps used to hurt when I ran, but that isn't the case anymore. My elbows used to hurt during some exercises, like preacher curls, but they've stopped hurting as well. I've also found the hard way that with these in peptides particular, oral versions don't work anywhere near as well as the injectables. But don't worry - it's a sub q injection and you don't feel a thing. Let me know if you any questions... happy to answer.

Let’s get this week started off right!! Whatcha guys working on today?

Ok, it's Friday and I'm not feeling too serious... What is your favorite body part to train? Drop it in the comments! 💪

Please Introduce yourself in the comments on this post so we can get to know you! Tell us a little bit about yourself, where you're from, and what your fitness (and any other) goals are... And remember, the more you engage and participate, the more you will get out of this group. Why this group exists... This group was born out of reinvention. After a serious shoulder injury when I was 52 sidelined me, I had a choice - fade away or come back stronger. I chose the latter. But that injury did something powerful: it forced a pause. A reset. And that was the catalyst for me to start this group and help men get back in the game. This isn't just about fitness. It’s about reinvention. It’s about the second (or third) act of your life where you stop drifting and start deciding who you want to become. This group exists because too many men are silently stuck. They’ve lost their edge, their mission, or their health - and they don't know where to start. Here, we train our bodies, fortify our minds, optimize our recovery, and hold the line for each other. This isn’t a place for whining or excuses. It’s a training ground for men who are committed to becoming the best version of themselves - no matter their age. What This Group Is About: - Reinvention - For men ready to evolve, not retire. - Discipline - Fitness, mindset, nutrition, and recovery without excuses. - Brotherhood - Accountability, challenge, and support. - Freedom through Structure - Using routines and rituals to build a life on your terms. - The Ronin Way - Living by a personal code rooted in Bushido: purpose, ownership, clarity, discipline, adaptability, and mastery. Inside this community, we train hard. We are COMMITTED to leveling up. We hold each other accountable. We talk straight - no fluff, no excuses. But we also talk real: hormones, injuries, aging, purpose, loss, transformation, and rising from setbacks. If you're ready to sharpen the sword and rebuild your edge - from the inside out - you’re in the right place.