Real Bodybuilding Podcast GLP's, CPAP, BLOOD PRESSURE, MITIGATING RISKS | Stan Efferding | RBP #202
Dec 15, 2025
Stan Efferding, a renowned bodybuilder and coach, dives into vital health topics for athletes. He discusses the importance of monitoring blood pressure and screening for sleep apnea, especially for larger individuals. Stan emphasizes protein needs and dietary adherence while addressing risks like elevated cholesterol and blood sugar levels. He also offers insights on effective GLP-1 treatments for weight management and shares tips for making CPAP therapy more tolerable. His expertise shines through as he merges performance goals with health optimization.
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Monitor Labs And Mitigate Side Effects
- Get regular blood testing and use affordable telehealth options to monitor health markers while pursuing performance goals.
- Use targeted ancillaries (medications or supplements) to mitigate known side effects rather than ignoring them.
Binge Eating Rarely Boosts Muscle
- Avoid frequent huge calorie binges because they don't produce more hypertrophy than modest surpluses.
- Prioritize training stimulus, protein intake, sleep, and stress management for bigger returns than overeating.
How Anabolics Change Training Volume
- Anabolics widen your recovery window: they lower minimum effective volume and raise maximum recoverable volume.
- You can often get similar results with less volume and better consistency when using PEDs wisely.