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    Surveillance video shows man attacking woman in Tampa apartment gym

    She fought well. Looks like he ran out of mojo. One hit to a man's privates and he is out of commission. Nice gym btw, there is an adjoining room as well. https://www.fox13news.com/video/1181399
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    I read where the FDA in 2020 sent a warning letter regarding NAC being a drug to a supplement manuf. NAC = N-Acetyl-Cysteine

    Has any further action been taken to control NAC? and recently saw this: “FDA has concluded that NAC products are excluded from the dietary supplement definition under section 201(ff)(3)(B)(i) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 321(ff)(3)(B)(i)].Jun 18, 2021
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    Strongman Robert Oberst Says You Shouldn't Do Deadlifts

    "if you’re deadlifting to be a better deadlifter fine. If you’re not, (you’re) doing that for deadlift’s sake, don’t f****** do it. The risk to reward ratio is a joke. " He was DLing in the 800lb range. I am guessing he is looking at it from his experience with competition level weight and not...
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    Weightlifter poised to become first transgender Olympian

    A trans weightlifter who was born a male but identifies as female will be allowed to compete against biological women in the Olympics for weightlifting. https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/weightlifter-laurel-hubbard-poised-become-first-transgender-olympian-rcna847
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    Covid Vaccine anyone?

    Anyone get it? which one? Any side effects?
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    Netflix What the Health documentary

    Several pts. were made. sugar does not cause diabetes and red meat does. The other is processed meat is a carcinogenic. Eggs and dairy are bad. I mean it tosses almost everything upside down. I truly find the former hard to believe. The latter is known and so we see the rise of nitrate free...
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    Is this possible? The engine weighs about 380lbs.

    I recall lifting and walking a distance with a bare iron block 454, weighed 200lbs, and it was hard because of the uneven balance and lack of handholds compared to a barbell. This seems impossible to me. Anyone done similar? Not that I would recommend it.
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    Words to live by

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    CMC arthritis anyone?

    Just diagnosed. Impossible to do any push exercises. pulling ok. Amazing a very small section of cartilage diminishment can have such a major impact on strength. Anyone had it before and returned to lifting as before after therapy or surgery? FYI, Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint...
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    Is red meat essential for muscle mass?

    Virtually gave up red meat at the commencement of quarantine on/about March 15 Maybe had 1 steak and two burgers since. Can I substitute with protein powder and amino acid powder? I have lost strength since gym reopened three weeks ago. Did not return to red meat in the diet. Use chicken, fish...
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    Basic activity tracker?

    Looking into one to measure daily activity, steps, etc. Something which does not require a smartphone to update. I use a Polar M400 which has a cable connection to a computer via a mini-usb port. Is there a similar activity tracker? From what I have seen only they use Bluetooth to sync. Do not...
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    How much red meat consumption = daily intake of creatine?

    Asking if creatine supplementation is needed if X amount of red meat is consumed per day or week.
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    Army CFT test Combat Fitness Test

    Max Score if one: deadlift 340lbs 3 reps in 5 minutes. Trap bar ok to use. throw a 10lb medicine ball 12.5 meters backwards. complete 60 hand-release pushups in 2 minutes complete 20 hanging knee tucks in 2 minutes run two miles in 13.30 in 4 minutes complete 5x50meters sprint-drag-carry using...
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    Coffee raises SHBG levels?

    After a long interval did a search on factors which increase an SHBG to see what the latest research is and find recent info that coffee consumption is now included as factor. Damn I love coffee.
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    Transgendered Woman Set to Win Olympic Gold in Weightlifting

    Summary: Laurel Hubbard was born a male and was into weightlifting without much success. However, in her 30s she transitioned to being a woman and now at 41 is dominating women's weightlifting competitions. She just won 2 Golds and a Silver medal in her 3 events including beating out the...
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    50% of people experience Gymtimidation

    March 23, 2019 Exercise, Health & Medical, Weight Loss Half Of Americans Battle ‘Gymtimidation,’ Afraid Of Working Out In Front Of Others by Ben Renner NEW YORK — Getting to the gym is a tall task for many adults, but once there, feeling comfortable enough to start working out may be even...
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    Ok to lift weights before blood draw?

    Physical scheduled this week. Blood draw at 845am. Usually train at 515-7am. This is for test levels, etc. Ok to train before the blood draw or will it skew values?
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    Squats activate over 200 muscles. Do we have a list of which they are?

    I read the plug line above quite a bit, about the 200+ muscles. So I searched for a list of those and no luck. Anyone come across a detailed list?
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    Do any OTC T-boosters make you jittery, aggressive, too much energy?

    That has been my experienced with either bulk powders or known brands with pre-mixed capsules. Is this a known side effect? Is to due too high T-levels? Adrenalin spike?
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    Is it possible to add muscle weight in your 50s if one has been lifting heavy

    for years prior to? Is it? I mean all natural of course. Say one has been strength training for a decade or so. Can we still add muscle weight/mass or are we already at the top end and grow in weight moved only due to CNS adaption to increased weight/reps? Is there a cutoff in terms of...
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