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Hi Everyone, I loved the physical effects of Anavar on barbell training. I remember I could go from 225 lb bench at about 5 rep sets to pushing through 9 sets. Squats went from 225 lbs to about 5 reps. I could force to 8, 12, or 15 sets. I wondered what would happen with kettlebells. When I...

Hi Everyone, My doctor just gave me Ozempic to lose weight. 1. I will see what happens. If no bad side effects, I will take for the rest of my life. 2. My guess is the four principles of fat loss are the same: a. Diet (Caloric Deficit) b. Resistance Training c. Formal Cardio d. NEAT/Informal...

Hi Everyone, I never quite understood how reference ranges were developed and how they worked. 1. Quackwatch.org and other sites explain reference ranges well: - Formed on millions of subjects - Using billions of data points - Are extra generous to account for infants, children, teenagers...

Hi Guys, 1. For my mood issues and anxiety, I take low dose lithium. It works wonders for calming down. All day, it is the same mood effect as if I had gone swimming for a few hours. Just more mellow. 2. The only real bad side effect is the weight gain...about 50 lbs...most of it fat (the...

Hello, Some people I know get HGH prescribed legally. But, it is expensive in the US, etc. Is there any place with official price lists, for legal HGH? My guess would be a place like Thailand would be best. Good quality of medical care, lower prices.

Hi Everyone, I wonder why major injections are not done in the arm or other areas, but done in the glutes? Why exactly is that? Is it because the gluteus maximus muscles are the biggest muscles in the body. Is it because there is fat around the butt area? Or, because of low blood...

Hello Everyone, 1. For my whole life, my testosterone has been able 320 on the 300 - 1000 reference range. Regular general practitioners have always said it is fine, since LH, etc. is normal Many bodybuilders, wannabe doctors (chiropractors) and others have been alarmed at a man in his 20's...

Hi Everyone, I realize I am fat and out of shape. 1. As Athlean-X explains scientifically, skinny fat is caused by two things: - Not being in a caloric deficit - Insufficient intensity of exercise program It explains why some people do lots of cardio, but because their calories are not...

Hi Guys, I am about to be 37. I have definitely gained a lot of weight: some due to aging, some to inactivity, some due to meds. My testosterone levels have always been 300-350, even though I don't show signs of hypogonadism. I have always been aggressive, put on muscle, etc. I just think I...

Hi Guys, I am about to be 37. I have definitely gained a lot of weight: some due to aging, some to inactivity, some due to meds. My testosterone levels have always been 300-350, even though I don't show signs of hypogonadism. I have always been aggressive, put on muscle, etc. I just think I...

Hi Everyone, 1. What scientific ways are there to test for protein deficiency? 2. Is there a specific bloodtest, etc.? 3. We all know the ways to lose fat is caloric deficit. Essentially, lots of vegetables and protein is the common idea for many, many people. Yet, I wonder if all that...

Hi Everyone, I see some people read a lot, and give opinions. Is there any single guide that tells us our protein needs. I see many mixed messages: 1. Traditional bodybuilding meatheads always speak of more protein. In fact, even educated people like Will Brink speak about eating up to 2...

Hi Everyone, In my own personal anecdote, there simply is no substitute for barbell squats. Overweight people need the metabolic activity that squats create. Underweight people need the shock to the muscle system. Everyone needs the basic strength. I know many machines have failed, but none...

Hello Everyone, These last two months, as my country has opened up, I am walking day and night with a mask. My watch pedometer almost always logs over 10,000 steps a day, sometimes even two or three times that. I know, for most people who speak about intensity, efficiency, etc. walking does...

Hi Everyone, 1. I will work for a small school in China, maybe 30 students. 2. One of my tasks is to build a gym, from scratch. I just want the basic stuff to strengthen people who have not lifted before. 3. Can you guys recommend a list of essential stuff? Right now, I know I will need...

Hi Everyone, I know we have had debates, etc. about protein requirements. Of key note is the difference between minimum effective dose, a satisfactory amount and maximum tolerable dose. For example, a 150 lb man who is not weight lifting could get by with 50 grams of protein if he is not...

Hi Everyone, I know we have had debates, etc. about protein requirements. Of key note is the difference between minimum effective dose, a satisfactory amount and maximum tolerable dose. For example, a 150 lb man who is not weight lifting could get by with 50 grams of protein if he is not...

Hi Everyone, I know we have had debates, etc. about protein requirements. Of key note is the difference between minimum effective dose, a satisfactory amount and maximum tolerable dose. For example, a 150 lb man who is not weight lifting could get by with 50 grams of protein if he is not...

Hi Everyone, I know we have had debates, etc. about protein requirements. Of key note is the difference between minimum effective dose, a satisfactory amount and maximum tolerable dose. For example, a 150 lb man who is not weight lifting could get by with 50 grams of protein if he is not...

Hi Everyone, I know we have had debates, etc. about protein requirements. Of key note is the difference between minimum effective dose, a satisfactory amount and maximum tolerable dose. For example, a 150 lb man who is not weight lifting could get by with 50 grams of protein if he is not...