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  1. Metabolic Adaptation

    Thanks, I appreciate that.

  2. Metabolic Adaptation

    The simple answer is. You really can't. Id suggest you first start by reading this: Invalid Link Removed It is worth noting that even maintenance calories are not a set number and more of range. Lets use an example to explain this. Lets say a persons current maintenance on average is about...

  3. Where Does Walking Play Into a Health and Fitness Program?

    Sorry, I am not gonna answer all of this myself. Here is some fun reading that can help you formulate your own stance. *Note: you can only walk so much before the fatigue will negatively impact your other training that is not walking so its not free movement. Invalid Link Removed Invalid Link...

  4. Best Specific Exercises to Strengthen Abs (and Nothing Else)

    1) You are not going to be able to train abs without other muscles playing some role in stability. 2) Research is not at a point where a study will tell you what is best. You can use EMG data and biomechanics to get a good idea of what will help 3) This depends on if you want isometric strength...

  5. I Am Addicted To Metformin?!

    Berberine can still have some upsides depending on context. It seems to do a good job of inhibiting fat growth through multiple gene related pathways and pushes glucose metabolism more so in muscle tissue. This is somewhat unique to berberine and ideal for body comp purposes. Metformin does not...

  6. I Am Addicted To Metformin?!

    Invalid Link Removed "Cortisol, calcitriol, ACTH, TSH, FT4, and SHBG levels were not significantly changed following 12 weeks of berberine treatment." Second link on google btw.

  7. I Am Addicted To Metformin?!

    The possibility of metformin worsening outcomes from various exercise modalities is very real. Invalid Link Removed In the study above, some people responded to better to metformin plus aerobic exercise while some others responded much worse compared to aerobic exercise alone. This is...

  8. I Am Addicted To Metformin?!

    The research really is not clear if this is the case atm. If you want to be extra safe, just avoid it and keep your glucose metabolism under control through diet and exercise.

  9. When Are Burnouts, Supersets, Etc. Appropriate?

    These articles will likely help you understand some fundamentals to answer your own question: Invalid Link Removed Invalid Link Removed Invalid Link Removed Invalid Link Removed It is questionable if a drop set is more stimulating to muscle adaptations of strength and hypertrophy then...

  10. What is the Weakest Link in Our Movement Chain? Improvements?

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  11. Libido Boosters (Not Adaptogen-types)

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  12. Libido Boosters (Not Adaptogen-types)

    I would have to look for the research, but DHEA could be useful if E2 is on the lower side, some researchers suspect that DHEA's positive effects in older men is due to its ability to help increase E2 levels to a healthier level.

  13. Libido Boosters (Not Adaptogen-types)

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  14. How Much Do We Need High Amounts of Animal Protein? Research?

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  15. What is the Weakest Link in Our Movement Chain? Improvements?

    No way you can ever state one area of the body is the weak link for every person for every movement. But some principles may help anyone figure out where a problem or problems are: -Stability at the origin of muscle leads to mobility at the insertion, stability first and mobility will follow...

  16. Must have SUPPS while on TRT?

    I would test your E2, pregnenolone, and DHEA-S blood levels and support those as needed for more support.

  17. Labs/Situation Review & First Steps

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  18. Labs/Situation Review & First Steps

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  19. Labs/Situation Review & First Steps

    Altered Circadian Rhythm In this altered HPA function there is usually a circadian rhythm issue. Since cortisol releases on a circadian rhythm focusing on this aspect can be a great way to help regulate its function. Ideally cortisol is highest in the A.M. and trends downward being lowest at...

  20. Labs/Situation Review & First Steps

    Dysfunction in the HPA: Inflammation, Orexin, Glucocorticoid Receptor Density, and Glucocorticoid Receptor Resistance Chronic stress exposure can lead to a dysfunctional pattern of the HPA (1). The response seen above in the labs indicates there is adrenal function since DHEA is normal but...
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