The Women's Divisions - Breakdown

[drtbear1967]

by Christian Duque

As I’m sure the entire world knows by now, I’m a huge fan of physique-based sports, and there’s no where better to compete than the NPC and the IFBB Pro League. Fitness has a great deal of relevance in today’s world, from sports, to health,...

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[drtbear1967]

by Christian Duque Age is just a number. That’s something we often hear; it sounds nice and it usually makes people smile. In all reality, it could be summed up as just something nice to say, but in physique-based sports there’s a certain undeniable ring of truth to it. In sports where muscl...

[Dieselmatt]

Well I finally got my estrogen checked range was 40-115 however I had read that range should be between 20-55 and 25 is a good spot of many. I’m at 85 with a test level of 1137

[drtbear1967]

The Importance of Water for the Bodybuilder We know already that 70% of the Earth is covered in water. Even a significant portion of land on this planet is covered in ice which is water that is frozen. We’ve been told that drinking X amount of 8oz. glasses a day for optimum health is important. Even the su...

[Dieselmatt]

When does it become dangerous to have high hemoglobin? I donated today and I was at 19.3 the Red Cross said the cut off is 20. I’ve heard that testosterone raises it however I’ve been the same range with a test level of 299 or 1400

[gandhisays]

Background

Cholesterol is mainly synthesised in liver and the rate-limiting step is the reduction of 3-hydroxy-3methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) to mevalonate, a reaction catalysed by HMG-CoA reductase (HMGCR). There is a comprehensive body of evidence documenting that anabolic-androgenic steroids...

[blacktail]

Fighting a head and chest cold for about 5 days now. I have zero energy. Anyone have any suggestions that may help out the energy level? Workouts have been week at best.

[Iron Game]

Are Orals Necessary?

I know you have regularly warned of the higher health risks of orals … on the liver and cholesterol. These drugs are very popular, and it makes me wonder: Do you think they are worth the greater risks for some people? I guess what I am asking is, can you get the...

[peanutbarnes]

Hello guys. I'm new to the group and I'm 36 years old. I've been in the strength game since I was 14 and been hard at it every since. I played football in high school and college and also was in the Army. I've never taken anything other than the following supplements: Protein Power, Creatine, BCAAs,...

[peanutbarnes]

Hello guys. I'm new to the group and I'm 36 years old. I've been in the strength game since I was 14 and been hard at it every since. I played football in high school and college and also was in the Army. I've never taken anything other than the following supplements: Protein Power, Creatine, BCAAs,...

[drtbear1967]

Defy the Meat Head Sterotype

by Cade Thomas
Bodybuilders have a way of turning off the general public. Whether it be other members in the gym or people at the grocery store, the reactions are not always positive. Depending on where you live and the general activity level of the citi...

[Iron Game]

When we age, the available amount of the male sex hormone testosterone declines. What are the consequences and is it reversible or avoidable? On the path to the shopping mall, a small bent fragile man shuffles behind his rollator. His movements appear a little bit slowed down. His clothes fall a litt...

[Iron Game]

The faster you eat, the more difficult it is for the hormone insulin to do its work in your body. That means that fewer nutrients reach your muscles, and probably that more get deposited in your fat reserves. In the long term this leads to a much higher chance of developing diabetes type-2.
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