Smoking ciggarrettes right after a workout

[Masciaman]

I heard smoking right after you finish working out if like the worst time to smoke because the nicotine like restricts a little blood flow to your muscles or something? Not sure but is this true?


woooow... sorry for posting this in the wrong section..........

[Bolanrox]

i would say smoking any time is a bad time lol

[The Cold]

I used to smoke and loved them post workout. I found that they caused some real problems with inflammation though, especially in my shoulders and elbows. They definitely restrict blood flow (that is why they make you impotent),and I believe from experience that they also restrict muscle growth. If you want to maximize your potential, you gotta quit.

[waynaferd]

I used to crave a big dip of tobacco after a good workout

Nasty stuff anyway

[Masciaman]

ya cause right now like i might have a few through out the day but after i finish working out is when im like trying to come off my pre wo so i just smoke.. i really do wanna quit its just a bitch while your deployed :X

[Masciaman]

but hey when you quit smoking did you see like noticeable changes in your muscles like how could you tell they got bigger from quitting smoking and not just from your workouts lol

[waynaferd]

I felt I had more energy after I quit chewing.....first two week sucked big time.

But I figure less toxins constantly circulating throughout the body the better Can't say that workouts improved, although I was snacking more so that helped with the bulk LOL

[ZiR RED]

I wrote a big piece in a previous thread about all the negatives of nicotine and cigarretes with regards to both health and muscle performance. I'll do a search and see if I can find it, but I suggest you do one as well.

Br

[Masciaman]

ok thanks bro. and id never even thought of it before until a trainer i started working out with mentioned it

[MuscleGauge1]

I heard smoking anytime is bad...Doesn't have a "good" time thats for sure!

[AaronJP1]

Smoking is payin some1 to kill u.

[Masciaman]

i wasnt asking if smoking if bad for you in general..obviously it is or there wouldnt be warnings all over the packs/cartons.. i was asking what the nicotine ACTUALLY does like with your blood flow etc directly after a workout

[ZiR RED]

I can't find the post, so I'll quickly recap.

First, nicotine is a vasoconstrictor. So it may reduce blood flow/circulation.

But, theres a lot more negatives that affect muscle gain than just that. Read on..................

Nicotine also effects the hypothalamus-pituitary axis.
Nicotine stimulates the release of ACTH (adrenal corticotropic hormone..which increases cortisol release).
Acute nicotine consumption stimulates prolactin levels.
And nicotine increases the hormone arginine vasopressin, which may in part be while nicotine acts as a vasoconstrictor.

Next, Nicotine acts on the adrenal axis, stimulating the production and release of glucocorticoids (cortisol).
Nicotine also stimulates an increase in epinephrine (adrenalin).
While these hormones are good during exercise, post exercise they delay the recovery process (i.e: inhibit protein and glycogen synthesis).
Additionally, nicotine stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, furthering the rise in catecholamines (adrenalin), and increased heart rate and vasoconstriction.

While smoking does not seem to affect total testosterone, it does increase estradiol and SHGB (thus, may reduce free test). It also seems to decrease sperm motility.

One of the chemicals in smoke (thiocynates) inhibits thyroid production; however the effects of cigarettes on the thyroid is a bit confusing. Some studies have shown increased thyroid hormone production while others have shown reduce...and yet, some have shown to effect at all. Either way, correct thyroid levels are important to muscle building as too much or too few will reduce protein synthesis.

Smoking may also affect beta cells in the pancreas, especially in men. Smoking has been shown to promote insulin resistance, either by affecting insulin producing cells or via elevated stress hormones, or both.
And as you may or may not know, insulin signalling is one of the most anabolic events in our bodies.

Finally, cigarette smoking reduces gastric emptying time. The reason many drink a shake post workout is to deliver protein and cho quickly into the blood stream to signal protein synthesis, recovery, and growth. So, smoking may reduce the "window of opportunity".

In conclusion....quit!

Br

[MidwestBeast]

Mmmmmmmkay?



Haha, sorry, couldn't resist

[Masciaman]

i think im am gonna quit ive been thinking about it for a while now so i think its time to just do it.. :X

[ZiR RED]

i think im am gonna quit ive been thinking about it for a while now so i think its time to just do it.. :X

Probably one of the best choices you will ever make.

Br

[MidwestBeast]

Probably one of the best choices you will ever make.

Br

And a lot more money in your pocket.

[Masciaman]

its just a bitch being deployed and on top of that like EVERYONE smokes lol. but its time to stop bullshiattn :X

[MuscleGauge1]

Try chewing gum bro or mints when you get cravings. My grandfather did this to quit and still doesn't smoke to this day. You want to also start doing cardio and extreme cardiovascular activity. You will be so frustrated with your shortness of breath and failure due to activity that you will be kicking yourself right out of the habit. Maybe even an interm. sport or church league sport to help you run more or a gym team sport. Do whatever it takes. Get your life back. We are all here to help. Maybe even log a product or something

[CaptHowdy5150]

I seriously need to quit smoking as well. We need to start a stop smoking support group here on AM...