Sports Fitness Medicine - What is a stress test?

samedi 31 août 2013

A stress test, also known as an exercise test or treadmill test, is used by doctors to determine how well a patient's heart works during physical activity. When the heart pumps harder during exercise, the stress test can reveal problems, such as poor blood supply through the coronary arteries - these problems might not be apparent at other times...



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Steelers cut RB Dwyer, activate TE Miller off PUP (Yahoo! Sports)





PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have activated Heath Miller off the Physically Unable to Perform list, clearing the way for the two-time Pro Bowl right end to play in the season opener against Tennessee on Sept. 8.









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Coffee for liver protection

Seems 4 cups or so a day helps protect the liver.


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increased caffeine intake may reduce fatty liver in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, according to a group of researchers led by Dr Paul Yen from the Duke University Medical Center.



Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the major cause of fatty liver not due to excessive alcohol consumption. Currently there are no effective treatments for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease except diet and exercise.



Using cell culture and mouse models, Dr Yen team’s observed that caffeine stimulates the metabolization of lipids stored in liver cells and decreased the fatty liver of mice that were fed a high-fat diet.



The results, published in the journal Hepatology, suggest that consuming the equivalent caffeine intake of 4 cups of coffee or tea a day may be beneficial in preventing and protecting against the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.



“This is the first detailed study of the mechanism for caffeine action on lipids in liver and the results are very interesting,” Dr Yen explained.



“Coffee and tea are so commonly consumed and the notion that they may be therapeutic, especially since they have a reputation for being bad for health, is especially enlightening.”



“This study could lead to the development of caffeine-like drugs that do not have the usual side effects related to caffeine, but retain its therapeutic effects on the liver. It could serve as a starting point for studies on the full benefits of caffeine and related therapeutics in humans.”



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stroke heart attack question

My trt dose will be either 300mg week or 250mg every 5 days.



Will i suffer from stroke or heart attack? Can't donate blood.





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QB Young tweets he's out at Green Bay (Yahoo! Sports)





GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Vince Young's days with the Packers are apparently over.









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please pray for me..mother passed

Im at a loss...she is in heaven....so much to do..im really not in a good place..please pray for me...





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Sports Fitness Medicine - Knee osteoarthritis risk unaffected by moderate exercise

A new study suggests that the risk of middle-aged and older adults developing knee arthritis is unaffected by doing up to 150 minutes per week of moderate physical activity, the level recommended by the US goverment...



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AP Source: Tim Tebow cut by Patriots (Yahoo! Sports)





FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation says Tim Tebow has been cut by the New England Patriots.









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Healthy Breakfast and Brunch: Tropical Cooler Smoothie



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"A smoothie with orange juice, pineapple, and banana - sweetened with honey."

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Healthy Snacks: Applesauce



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"An easy, quick applesauce recipe. I have doubled it and canned it so we always have some on hand. My family loves it."

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Super Foods: Spicy and Sweet Spinach



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"The golden raisins are an unexpected compliment to cooked fresh spinach in this sweet and earthy side dish!"

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Healthy Salads: Greek Pasta Salad



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"Penne pasta has great company in this robust salad that is hearty enough to serve as an entree. Tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, sweet onion and black olives are tossed with the pasta and an herbed oil and lemon juice dressing."

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Healthy Side Dishes: Spicy Pickled Crabapples



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"Crabapples are cooked in a tangy spiced mixture before being sealed in jars."

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Healthy Main Dishes: Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce



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"This very quick pasta dish uses fresh tomatoes and basil tossed with Italian salad dressing and Parmesan cheese. It's a great meal to prepare in the summer after a long day in the garden!"

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Healthy Appetizers: Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs



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"A light marinade of soy sauce, brown sugar, and sherry with sesame and spices tenderizes these chicken pineapple kabobs into an aloha grilled dream of a dish!"

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Low-Calorie Recipes: Black Bean Vegetable Soup



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"Half of the black beans in this spicy soup are pureed with tomatoes, the other half are simmered with carrots, onion and kernels of corn."

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Low-Fat Recipes: Garlic Ranch Chicken



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"Skinless, boneless chicken breasts are marinated in ranch dressing that has been spiked with garlic and fresh basil. Then they're chilled for a bit, and then grilled to become moist and flavorful."

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bodybuilding contests - 2013 IFBB North American Championships

vendredi 30 août 2013

Bodybuilding.com is proud to offer photos and results from the IFBB North American Championships in Pittsburgh, PA.



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bodybuilding contests - 2013 Olympia Fitness And Performance Weekend Coverage

The 2013 Olympia Fitness and Performance Weekend will be held September 26-29, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Orleans Arena and Las Vegas Convention Center.



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Training - Bodybuilding.com Fit Team Member Spotlight: Chris Butler

He is tasked to re-skin old articles at Bodybuilding.com, but this Web Editor is updating his body as well!



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Training - Define Your Delts: 5 Must-Do Shoulder Exercises

Improve the appearance and strength of your delts with these science-based exercise tips that will put you head, and shoulders, above the rest.



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Training - Get Swole: Cory Gregory's 16-Week Muscle Building Trainer - Day 64

Let's get pumped! Lift heavy and hard to challenge your fitness and add definition to your chest and back.



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Training - Get Swole: Cory Gregory's 16-Week Muscle Building Trainer - Day 65

Don't fear leg day, own it. Get under the weight and turn up the intensity. Go hard, heavy, and spur that growth!



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Training - Get Swole: Cory Gregory's 16-Week Muscle Building Trainer - Day 66

Your skinny arms are a thing of the past. Destroy these tri-sets today and reap the benefits of your hard work!



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Training - Get Swole: Cory Gregory's 16-Week Muscle Building Trainer - Day 67

Blast your shoulders and carve your abs! This high-volume workout will get your heart pumping and your muscle fibers firing. Get swole today.



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Nandrolone Promotes Recovery From Muscle Injury

Nandrolone Promotes Recovery From Muscle Injury


Many bodybuilders take testosterone supplements to increase muscle mass and strength. Medically, the drug is often used to treat physical deterioration that accompanies aging and prevents muscle wasting in patients with degenerative diseases or undergoing cancer treatment. Its role in muscle injury repair has been controversial. Anabolic steroids increase the release of corticosteroids, which have been implicated in strains and sprains in athletes.



James Wright and colleagues from the University of South Carolina found that mice injected with a drug designed to create muscle injury recovered faster after treatment with the anabolic steroid nandrolone decanoate (Deca). After 42 days of treatment, animals given nandrolone showed larger fiber diameter and enhanced muscle regeneration compared to those treated with a placebo (fake nandrolone). The study showed that nandrolone decanoate promoted recovery from muscle injury. (Journal of Applied Physiology, 107: 1420-1430, 2009)





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What do you tell people after coming off?

When i come off and loose size, some people ask what happened? I just tell them Im detoxifying and eating alot less to give my body a break





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Micro here

I joined this board back in 04. Don't think I ever made an actual introduction.



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Glyco scripted

Got scripted 300 mg/w Test C 0.5 mg EOD Anastrozole, hCG 1000 iu/w.





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Redskins' RG3 cleared, but the drama goes on (Yahoo! Sports)





WASHINGTON (AP) -- So much for perfect harmony. Even on a night when the news is good, Robert Griffin III and Mike Shanahan can't sing the same song.









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Bills release QB Leinart after less than a week (Yahoo! Sports)





BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- The Buffalo Bills have released quarterback Matt Leinart, a person familiar with the move told the Associated Press.









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Jets' Ryan: Assume QB competition is 'ongoing' (Yahoo! Sports)





NEW YORK (AP) -- Rex Ryan says people can ''assume'' that the New York Jets' quarterback competition is ''ongoing'' since the team has yet to declare a winner.









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Possible Steroids Uncovered After Burglary Call in Rutherford County

Rumors of steroid use increasing in Murfreesboro may not be that far from the truth.

Police stumbled upon what could turn out to be a steroid operation in Murfreesboro on Tuesday when they evidently responded to a possible burglary call. WGNS is not releasing pertinent information at this time because an arrest has not been made. However, we can report that when police went into the home of where one of the suspected burglars lives on Weston Boulevard, officers say they uncovered at least one vile that was labeled, “Synergy Labs Test Cypionate Anabolic Steroids .”

The room where the drugs were located was documented and photographed by authorities. The case appears to be under investigation, but an arrest has not been made.





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Milos Sarcev Insulin Protocol

does anyone have this?

I know a lot has to do with the custom shakes he has people doing pre/during and post workouts.. But I'm interested in the entire protocol





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Sports Fitness Medicine - New device developed to accurately and objectively diagnose

In the United States there are millions of sports related concussions each year, but many go undiagnosed because for some athletes, the fear of being benched trumps the fear of permanent brain damage, and there is no objective test available to accurately diagnose concussions on the sidelines. Researchers at San Diego State University have set out to change that...



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Sports Fitness Medicine - Interval training for women

Interval training is a well-known way to get the maximum benefits of exercise in the shortest amount of time. New research shows that when it comes to running, women may get more out of high intensity interval training (HIIT) than their male counterparts. "Sex-specific Responses to Interval Training" was conducted by Drs...



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Sports Fitness Medicine - Changing attitudes among young footballers towards gay team

Young footballers on the verge of becoming professionals are now much more likely to be supportive of gay teammates than a decade ago, according to new research from sociologists at the universities of Kent and Winchester...



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Nutrition - Ads for fast food aimed at kids emphasize giveaways more than food

Fast-food marketing aimed at children emphasizes giveaways and movie tie-ins much more frequently than ads targeted at adults, according to research published in the open access journal PLOS ONE by James Sargent and colleagues from the Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth...



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Nutrition - Bone loss in women with breast cancer may not be prevented by calcium sup

Women undergoing treatment for breast cancer are widely prescribed calcium and vitamin D supplements to prevent and manage osteoporosis, an unwanted side effect of breast cancer therapies. However, new research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center finds that the recommended daily doses of these supplements may not prevent loss of bone mineral density (BMD) in these women...



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Nutrition - School-age drinking 'may increase breast cancer risk'

The more alcohol a female consumes between her first menstrual cycle and her first full-term pregnancy, the higher her risk of breast cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Researchers analyzed the health history of 91,005 mothers with no history of cancer who were a part of the Nurses' Health Study II from 1989 to 2009...



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Nutrition - Blueberries, grapes and apples linked to lower risk of diabetes

A large cohort study involving researchers from the US, UK and SIngapore, which focused on individual fruit consumption and risk of diabetes, reveals that certain fruits - but not juices - may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in adults...



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Nutrition - A glass of wine a day may keep depression away

We have all heard that drinking a glass of red wine in moderation may be good for our health. But now, researchers have found that drinking wine may also reduce the risk of depression, according to a study published in the journal BMC Medicine...



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Insulin in History and Practice

Insulin in History and Practice









By: Mike Arnold





By their very nature, competitive sports provide a medium for transcending the physical accomplishments of our fellow man. In those who participate at the upper echelon of any sport, the push for physical supremacy can be all-consuming. Often, these individual are willing to go to any lengths to ensure victory. They employ the most advanced training programs, enlist the help of dietary experts, engage in intensive mental preparation, and frequently utilize performance enhancing drugs. They will use anything and everything at their disposal in order to become the best they can be, even if it means risking fame, fortune, and future participation in the sport they love.











We need not look any farther than the television set to see evidence of this. Not long ago Lance Armstrong was stripped of his 7 Tour de France titles. Several of the league’s top baseball players have been suspended and just recently, an entire nation (Haiti) was threatened with being unable to compete at the upcoming Summer Olympics if its athletes continue flopping random drug tests. The point here is not to bring attention to drug testing, but to demonstrate the unyielding commitment of these athletes to physical excellence, as they strive to rise to the top of their respective sport.











Therefore, it should come as no surprise to see insulin take up such a prominent role in competitive bodybuilding. In a sport governed by sheer size, its inclusion makes perfect sense. An ideal companion to AAS, insulin helps build additional muscle tissue at minimal out of pocket expense and according to most, has been largely responsible (along with GH) for the size explosion we witnessed during the 1990’s. Since that time, insulin’s popularity has only grown. What was once viewed as a final resort for the professional BB’r is now considered standard fare among PED users. No longer taboo, it has permeated BB’ing culture all the way down to the local level; to the point where even beginners are including it in their programs. Like it or not, insulin has made its mark and is here to stay.











How it Works











In short, BB’rs use insulin because it promotes muscle growth, increases muscle fullness, and enhances recovery ability, although the manner in which it accomplishes these things is a bit more complex than it might seem. In reality, insulin works to build muscle tissue both directly and indirectly through multiple, distinct mechanisms. Perhaps the most widely recognized of these is its ability to stimulate the uptake of both glucose and aminos acids into muscle cells. This what BB’rs commonly refer to as nutrient shuttling and it is responsible for most of the immediate effects we experience after administering an injection of insulin.











While the body can accomplish this task on its own, it is limited in the amount of insulin it can produce over a given period of time. Through the use of exogenous insulin, we are able to induce a state of hyperinsulinemia that, when in the presence of sufficient carbohydrates and aminos acids, results in an increased rate if of both protein synthesis and glycogen deposition. These effects manifest outwardly through increased muscle fullness, improved muscle recovery, and enhanced growth.











In addition to increased nutrient transport, insulin also works to build muscle tissue by inhibiting muscle protein breakdown. The body is in constant state of flux between breakdown and synthesis, as it attempts to maintain balance between these two necessary and inter-dependent processes. The more we can shift this balance in favor of synthesis, the more rapidly we can accumulate muscle tissue. While this effect is rather short-lived (with shorter acting types of insulin), it manifests quickly and continues to exert this effect as long as insulin is present.







While the majority of insulin’s growth promoting effects are mediated through indirect mechanisms, it ability to increase protein content via DNA transcription and RNA translation is the exception. However, this mechanism is not thoroughly understood, as a proportionately larger amount of research has focused on glucose and lipid metabolism. This is understandable, given the common and potentially life-threatening conditions associated with some of these physiological processes (e.g. diabetes).











Lastly, insulin directly increases IGF-1 bioavailability by reducing IGFBP (insulin growth factor binding protein) concentrations. In the same way that free testosterone is regulated by SHBG, free IGF-1 is also regulated by binding proteins; six of them, to be exact (IGFBP-1 to IGFBP-6). The good news is that insulin inhibits the production of both IGFBP-1 and IGFBP-2. Therefore, chronically elevated insulin levels may lead to a reduction of circulating IGFBP-1 and IGFBP-2 concentrations, consequently increasing IGF-I bioavailability.











Conflicting Advice







While there is no doubt that our understanding of this drug and its potential applications have advanced by leaps and bounds over the last 20 years, the BB’ing community’s opinions on how to best use this drug to build muscle still vary substantially. If anything, I would say that we are even further away from reaching an agreement than we were 2 decades ago. This is attributable to, at least in part, the hormone’s diverse range of affects on our physiology, its interactions with other hormones, and differences of opinion as to what constitutes the ideal balance of side effects to results.







We have seen many different approaches/methods employed by BB’rs over the years, with each possessing its own advantages and shortcomings. When insulin first announced its presence in the early 90’s, programs were simplistic and failed to capitalize on some of insulin’s most fundamental pathways for enhancing muscle growth. As with any new PED, it takes some time to figure out the best way to use it and with Humulin being the first form of biosynthetic insulin to be released to market (and the only type of insulin available at the time), real-world research was still in its infantile stages. At that time, most BB’rs were unaware of insulin’s full range of beneficial effects on protein metabolism and because of its association with diabetes, the drug was viewed almost solely as a glucose transport agent.







Because of this, most chose to administer insulin in combination with carbohydrate post-workout, while little attention was given to protein/amino acid supplementation. There was one primary criteria used for determining which carbohydrate source was used; its rate of digestion. With dextrose being the most rapidly digesting natural carb available and with the majority of people believing that simple sugars were the ideal post-workout carb, dextrose became the carb of choice for insulin using BB’rs everywhere. It was not uncommon to see some BB’rs consume as much as 150 grams of dextrose or more within a few minutes, in an attempt to facilitate maximum glycogen replenishment.



muscletech-cell-tech-osmotic-122211Shortly thereafter things began to change. Through an increased awareness of the actions of insulin within the body and the release of both fast & slow acting insulin’s, BB’rs were no longer content to follow the out-dated recommendations of the early to mid 90’s. They began openly experimenting with variables such as timing, frequency of use, and various nutrient combinations. During that time some of the more well known coaches popularized certain methods of use; a few of which I will touch on before bringing us up to the present.







One program which took a big step forward around the turn of the millennium and which was widely acceptance by both pro and amateur BB’rs alike was a method originally devised by Chad Nicholls. It involved using insulin 3X daily, but only 2 days per week for a total of 6 weekly injections. These injections were administered on a BBr’s training days; particularly when training a weaker bodypart. Chad did not like dextrose, instead preferring to have his clients consume a combination of protein, complex carbs, and simple carbs post-injection. As a result, his athletes enjoyed greater muscle fullness and enhanced protein synthesis in comparison to those who relied solely on dextrose. Chad was also one of the first gurus to address the issue of self-inflicted insulin resistance in relation to exogenous insulin use and develop a program specifically designed to stave off this deleterious effect.







As research continued to demonstrate the importance of pre and post-workout nutrition, many insulin proponents took note and began developing programs which placed greater emphasis on maximizing nutrient delivery during this critical time period. Milos Sarcev was one of the first well known coaches to expound on this idea and devise an entire training program around the use of pre/intra/post workout nutrition in conjunction with insulin.







Of course, there will always be those who subscribe to the more is better philosophy. Some have even recommended that insulin be used with every meal, 7 days per week, on a long-term basis. To the less educated this might sound like a good idea. They figure that insulin is like most other PEDs; that the more they use, the better their results will be and to a degree this is true. The positive effects of insulin are both dose & presence-dependent, but it is also true that chronic, long-term use at sufficient dosages is guaranteed to result in a barrage of physiological disturbances ranging from minor to serious. While initial results with this type of program are usually very good, such flagrant long-term disregard for the delicate feedback mechanisms in place will precipitate a chain of negative events leading to a decrease in results and a barrage of physical side effects. Fat gain, reduced Glut-4 expression, insulin resistance, and ultimately a pre-diabetic state…not to mention all the other negative effects that go along with this condition, are the eventual result.







However, this type of program can be used on a short-term basis to induce rapid gains in muscle size, while avoiding the negative effects listed above. Short bursts of about 1 week work well for this purpose…2 weeks, max, with the concomitant use of the appropriate insulin sensitizers. If one wishes to repeat this program, it should be followed by an off period of approximately equal length, during which time the use of insulin sensitizers is highly recommended.







A recently popularized method, one which has been advocated by both John Meadows (aka, “Mountain Dog”) and myself, revolves around the pre-workout use of insulin in conjunction with a detailed nutrition plan designed to flood the body with specific nutrients during the pre, intra, and post-workout windows. While John’s nutritional strategy varies slightly from my own, we are both strong advocates at using branched chain cyclic dextrins, along with some type of rapidly digesting protein, such as whey/casein hydrolysates. For those looking to limit their caloric intake, I often recommended substituting the hydrolysates for a combination of essential aminos acids and additional leucine, as this will supply the same basic building blocks in a rapidly digesting form. Another benefit of using aminos acids is a reduction in shake volume, which can be helpful for those who are not able to tolerate a large volume of liquid around their workout without becoming nauseous.







Putting it all Together







At this point you may be wondering about the best way to use insulin in order to achieve your goals, but instead of recommending a specific program I am going to provide some guidelines which will hopefully assist you in designing your own program based on your own goals, financial status, and comfort level with the drug. The following recommendations are compatible with the goal of muscle growth.

◾Insulin should be combined with some type of protein/aminos acids. This is absolutely essential for optimizing protein synthesis. By skipping this step, you will still be able to take advantage of insulin’s glucose transporting effects, but protein synthesis will be hindered.

◾Insulin should be combined with carbohydrate, particularly complex carbohydrate, as simple sugars alone do not lead to maximal glycogen restoration-muscle fullness.

◾Pre-workout is the single best time to administer insulin, as exercise improves insulin signaling, Glut-4 expression, and glycogen synthase activity. Therefore, any nutrients which are present at this time are more likely to be utilized for muscle growth and glycogen synthesis.

◾Pre-workout insulin should be combined with both pre- and post-workout protein/amino acid supplementation, as protein synthesis is increased in response to protein/amino acid supplementation during these times in comparison to the non-training period. Rapidly digesting proteins, such as whey, casein, and beef hydrolysates are an excellent choice at this time.

◾Pre-workout insulin should be combined with both pre- and post-workout carbohydrate supplementation, as glycogen synthesis is increased in response to carbohydrate supplementation during these times in comparison to the non-training period. Rapidly digesting complex carbs with a high molecular weight, such as Vitargo, Karbolyn, or the newer branched cyclic dextrins are an excellent choice at this time.



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◾Supplements which depend on the presence of insulin for delivery to the target tissue (for example, creatine) should be present in the bloodstream at time insulin is active.

◾Insulin should be combined with growth hormone (if it is a part of your program), as insulin potentiates the anabolic actions of growth hormone.

◾Chronic insulin use significantly reduces Glut-4 expression leading to insulin resistance. Glut-4 is a protein responsible for the transportation of glucose & aminos into muscle cells, so if adequate Glut-4 is not present, the body cannot properly utilize the nutrients it has been provided with. The result is a diminished growth response. Signs of Glut-4 deficiency are reduced insulin pumps and hyperglycemia.

◾Insulin sensitizers, such as Glucophage (Metformin), help prevent/reverse insulin mediated insulin resistance. When used on-cycle, they may allow the BB’r to increase his dose and/or frequency of use while continuing to retain an acceptable degree of insulin sensitivity. Or, for the more conservative individual, insulin sensitizers can be used to help extract maximum benefit from the insulin they do use, allowing them to get better results from less.







Is Insulin right for Me?







This is a decision everyone must make for themselves. Some hold the position that insulin should be used only by professional athletes who stand to make a living from their chosen sport. Others see things differently, believing that anyone who wants to improve their physique should be entitled to the same advantages. There is also disagreement regarding how long a BB’r should be involved in the sport before turning to insulin. Some feel that that a BB’r should wait until they have achieved an advanced level of development, while others think it is fine for anyone to use, regardless of their current development.







Another issue which has been on the table over the last couple years is the danger-safety factor. While some of the dangers of this drug have certainly been exaggerated in recent years, the fact remains that insulin can (and does) kill. With so many differing viewpoints, who should we believe? Some have claimed insulin is a safe, benign drug incapable of causing any real harm and that you would have to be a complete moron to ever die from it, while others have painted it as being so dangerous that you would have to be near crazy to even contemplate using it.







While my view on this drug sits its somewhere in the middle of these two extremes, I will say the following. Proper education is an absolute prerequisite for use. The responsible user who is thoroughly educated with considerable experience is much less likely to encounter any serious problems. For these individuals, the drug is fairly safe. Still, some degree of risk will always remain, as we cannot completely discount the possibility of an accident or mistake taking place (i.e. grabbing your bottle of GH out of the fridge at night, yet failing to realize you accidentally injected Humalog instead, etc) or circumstances arising which are outside our control. These types of accidents/circumstances are rare, but they can and do happen.







When it comes to the irresponsible, uneducated individual with little to no experience, it is a completely different story. In these hands, the possibility of experiencing an adverse event rises considerably. These people have no business using insulin. There is no denying that, as a whole, our community’s views on insulin have changed drastically over the last decade. This practice, once derided by most has now been widely accepted. I suppose this is just the way it is. Bodybuilding is an extreme sport and those who are attracted to it have never been part of the play it safe crowd. Only a BB’r would look at a drug designed to keep diabetics alive and get all excited about using it on themselves. The joy of being a BB’r…I love it.





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NFL set to pay more than $750M to settle lawsuits (Yahoo! Sports)





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Top 5 energy foods

Check out five foods that outrank most others for boosting energy levels.

By Nicole Cutler L.Ac.



Too often, we choose food based on cravings and convenience, giving little thought to how our choices affect our body. Fortunately, being conscious of the nutrition packed within each meal can help us seek foods that benefit us – especially ones that give us energy.



Our bodies can be viewed as highly evolved machines that need quality fuel to perform our best. Just like how a car sputters and stalls with watered down gasoline, the human body becomes sluggish when fed food lacking essential nutrients. According to nutritionist Nicolette Pace, MS, RD, CDE, CDN, “We find that fatigue generally is coupled to foods that are nutrient-poor.”



In stark contrast to being fatigued, filling up with foods containing protein, healthful fats, complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and minerals helps people achieve a steady flow of vibrant energy. Five of the top foods for fighting fatigue and feeling energetic include:



Steel-Cut Oats – A perfect example of a complex carbohydrate, steel-cut oats are digested slowly, breaking down over time instead of all at once. Steel-cut oats contain the inner portion of the oat kernel, which has been cut, usually into two or three pieces, instead of milled or rolled. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, steel-cut oats are rich in B vitamins, calcium, iron, protein and fiber. Each of these nutrients helps provide a steady stream of energy.



Non-Fat, Plain Greek Yogurt – Research suggests that an imbalance in microorganisms in the digestive tract is partially to blame for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Swedish researchers tested the effects of eating yogurt rich in probiotics (beneficial microorganisms) twice a day for a month. They found that participants reported improvements in their fatigue symptoms. High in protein and calcium, and easy to digest, Greek yogurt has enough carbohydrates to be a valuable source of slow-release energy. In addition, it is rich in potassium, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B12 and phosphorus. Each of these nutrients contributes to the creation of a steady stream of energy.



Pumpkin Seeds (pepitas) – A handful of raw pepitas or dry roasted pumpkin seeds are great sources of protein, healthy fats and fiber, manganese, iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. Each of these nutrients helps to either nourish the brain (aiding alertness) and/or provide the body’s cells with a steady stream of energy.



Eggs – In the January/February 2009 edition of the journal Nutrition Today, researchers reviewed 25 studies on protein and concluded that the protein in eggs makes a valuable contribution to muscle strength, helps to satisfy hunger and provides a source of steady, sustained energy. Eggs are rich in protein and nutrients including thiamin, riboflavin, folate, vitamin B12 and B6 (the B vitamins that are essential for energy production) and leucine, each of which contributes to a steady stream of energy.



Quinoa – A grain that contains more protein than any other grain or rice, quinoa is considered to be a complete source of protein, containing all nine essential amino acids. Quinoa has nearly twice as much fiber as most other grains, has iron, magnesium, vitamin B2 and manganese – all necessary components of energy production.



Eating the wrong foods can cause fatigue, but eating the right ones has the opposite effect. A diet that contains steel-cut oats, non-fat, plain Greek yogurt, pepitas, eggs and quinoa is a virtual nutrition powerhouse. It lends many opportunities to manufacture and store enough energy to power through each and every day.



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Healthy Breakfast and Brunch: Simple Baked Apples



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Healthy Snacks: Yummy No-Bake Cinnamon Rolls for Kids



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Super Foods: Refried Bean Salad



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Healthy Salads: Cucumber and Tomato Salad



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Healthy Side Dishes: Slow Cooker Homemade Beans



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Healthy Main Dishes: Spicy Peach-Glazed Pork Chops



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Healthy Appetizers: Chipotle Peach Salsa with Cilantro



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"I came up with this fresh-tasting, spicy recipe one night as we fired up steaks smothered in a smoky hickory BBQ sauce on our new grill. The combination was a hit and this has definitely become a new favorite. We like our food spicy, so adjust the amount of chipotle and onion to suit your taste."

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Low-Calorie Recipes: Green Beans with Caramelized Onions



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Low-Fat Recipes: Mexican Bean Burgers



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Pain level

jeudi 29 août 2013

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Training - Ask The Ripped Dude: ''How Much Muscle Can I Put On Naturally?''

With all the gimmicks and mixed messages about muscle mass, it can be hard to discern fact from fiction. Learn how much you can expect to put on naturally and what you can realistically expect in terms of gains.



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Training - Bodybuilding.com's 10 Highest-Rated Biceps Exercises

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Training - Get Swole: Cory Gregory's 16-Week Muscle Building Trainer - Day 63

Rest is an important part of muscle building. Give your body the break it deserves and come back to the gym refreshed and ready to work!



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Training - Over 40 Amateur Of The Week: Pumped Up Pam!

Pam bucked mainstream trends to become a chiseled bodybuilder at age 46. See what struggles she overcame to accomplish her dreams and dominate women's bodybuilding!



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Training - Fitness Amateur Of The Week: Lady Muscle!

Gwen's confidence and intellect made her a force on the competition circuit. Now she harnesses inspiration from Iris Kyle to make a strong professional push!



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7 Most Effective Exercises

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Redskins wrap up unbeaten preseason, 30-12 (Yahoo! Sports)





TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- The Washington Redskins put together their first unbeaten preseason in 28 years without Robert Griffin III even taking a snap.









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Manhattan NY gyms?

Any from Manhattan, Me And wife and kids are going to New York tomorrow for the day, I wood like to stop by a real hard core gym to check out and maybe take a few picks of a few real bodybuilders if possible.





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Redskins wrap up unbeaten preseason, 30-12 (Yahoo! Sports)





TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Pat White set up one touchdown with a 66-yard completion and ran 7 yards for another TD to help the Washington Redskins beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-12.









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growth supplement?

I'm reading lots of gaining height articles right now like [url=http://www.*********com/blog/gaining-height-after-18]Gaining Height After 18[/url] .

I'm 22 years old, doing light to moderate workout everyday..

I'm just 5'2'' and I'm wondering if I can still gain some height, a few inches would be great.



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Kane is not a scammer

I heard the name being used around and it pissed me off something terrible. I am not a source. I use only one source. If anyone represents themselves as Kane you better think twice. Find the real Kane on thevipboard and ask Mike Strong about me to double check and let me know, he has known me over ten years. Then again I;m not a source so that should be the first red flag.





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Giants backup RB Andre Brown breaks leg (Yahoo! Sports)





FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- New York Giants backup running back Andre Brown has broken his left leg.









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NFL agrees to pay $765M to settle concussion suits (Yahoo! Sports)





PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The NFL agreed to pay more than three-quarters of a billion dollars to settle lawsuits from thousands of former players who developed dementia or other concussion-related health problems they say were caused by the very on-field violence that fueled the game's rise to popularity and profit.









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Bills QB Leinart gets start in preseason finale (Yahoo! Sports)

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Matt Leinart will start at quarterback for the Buffalo Bills in Thursday's preseason finale against Detroit.



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short cycling theory for quality muscle

I began BBing with a trainer from Germany. In educating me, he related to me that, in his time BBing there, European BBers were relatively without American influence. Common practice called for the use of short halflife ester injectables, the variety of which was very much greater than exists today, combined with mild orals like Anavar and Winstrol and, sometimes, Dbol. Short cycles(2-4 weeks) were also the norm. Most interesting, use of test was very uncommon, and considered a horror. What was commonly used was Parabolan, what we, today, call Trenbolone. Eight week cycles were virtually unheard of, and the desire to pack on 20-40 pounds in such a short time was unthinkable. European BBers took a much more unhurried pace of growth. Young, competitive BBers were very much smaller than those found in the US, today, due to this orderly pace of growth. It was only the very rare, genetically unusual BBer who was big at a young age. Europeans simply had a different outlook and different standards.



Early on, my trainer lamented the situation he found in the US: heavy dependance upon test, long halflife esters used in long cycles, gross overeating, poor estrogen suppression, acceptance of high bodyfat percentages, and excessive lbm development in short timespans. He was horrified at what he envisioned would be the longterm consequences of widespread use of these practices. He was associated with IFBB pros, like Zhur, el Sonbaty, Schlierkamp, and Ruhl, while in Europe. He was well aware of the health complications associated with extreme muscularity. He kept reiterating "BBing is a sport for life".



While still a natural, I began to examine how an entire philosphy of AAS use might be developed, based upon the European experience. By the time it was appropriate for me to begin AAS, years later, I already had a plan. Initially, I quietly used myself as a lab rat. The results became quite visible, and, before too long, questions followed. My trainer asked that we work together, to develop a new way for his athletes to grow. And here we are.....



Characteristics of AAS:

There are two clearly discernable characteristics of interest to BBers. Anabolic: muscle growth/hypertrophy. and Androgenic: strength, aggression, fat burning. Most AAS possess these two characteristics in varying ratios, and in various strengths. For example, Halotestin may be seen to produce a pure androgenic response, but no anabolic response. Deca, on the other hand, will produce anabolism with no significant androgenic response. Test produces roughly a 50 percent anabolic response, and 50 percent androgenic response. Then there is strength of response. Winstrol is a moderate, pure anabolic. Anavar is a moderate, pure androgen. Trenbolone is a very powerful androgen(80 percent of total response), much more powerful than the androgenic characteristics of test. Tren's anabolic characteristic(20 percent of total response), is weaker than that of test. And so on. I have built a complete table of response characteristics of all the AAS components we use.



Site injection and localized growth:

Time and time again, we have seen localized growth response to site injected, esterless and short halflife AAS. I no longer accept that a positive response is anecdotal. It's just too commonplace, in my own work. Consequently, we no longer waste gear in glutes and quads. We identify and then site inject any and all lagging bodyparts, in a rotating injection program. And we have seen some startling responses. In nearly every case, we prefer tren and an esterless AAS, for the most powerful response. There must be weak-, or non-responders, but I have yet to find any. I owe much, in this particular area, to the work of Paul Borreson.



cycle design:

Cycles are assembled by, first, determining the end response characteristics desired, and assembling components whose AAS characteristics interlock together to produce that end response with a minimum of overlap, over the cycle timespan desired. Consider this cycle: Nandrolone phenylpropionate(EOD), tren(EOD), Winstrol depot((ED), optional Anavar(ED). I've remarked, elsewhere, on the desireability of pairing tren with Winstrol. We require the use of a pure androgen for EVERY cycle, to insure strength, onging muscle definition, density, and post cycle androgenicity, so Anavar is our choice for this cycle. Here, Tren is our primary androgen, and nandrolone our primary anabolic. All of these agents are selected for their lack of water retention. All are either short acting or esterless, so that meets our requirements for site injection. And, yes, we do site inject it all. We begin by frontloading the estered injectables, up to three days before cycle day zero, and add the orals and esterless injectables at cycle day minus one. On cycle day zero, the AAS is already active, with blood levels increasing. We end the injectables and orals, suitably in advance of the end of the cycle, so that, on cycle day 15, the AAS is non-inhibitory, and HTPA recovery begins immediately. Add on 14 days further system recovery, and then a cycle can begin anew. Seven weeks, total. Over a year, this might be acccomplished seven times. When HCG, and an Anti-E at suitable dosage, are added to the Clomid, the HTPA may be recovered in only 2 weeks. This shortens the next cycle availability point by one week.



Yes, it's a lot of injections. And the Winstrol hurts.



What might be expected, in the way of results? Bulking, we have seen as much as 10 pounds lbm. Average is five pounds. Over a year, that's 35 pounds. You say, "Hell, I can grow that much in 8 weeks". I say, let's see how many times a year you can accomplish that, and over how many years do you think you will continue to accomplish that? We have this steady, measured growing, going on and on. My guess is that this approach, using only a modest bulking diet, rather than the typical American pig-out bulking diet, can be accomplished for years and years. Due to short cycle length and rational diet design, there is very little fat gain. No pressing need to cut. No need to look like the typical big, smooth BBer, who only looks cut once a year. Our people are lean, defined, and feel healthy, all the time. They only spend two weeks out of seven(or six), cycling. And, since they get normalized quickly, they can train and grow natural, more quickly, because there is none of the weeks and weeks of getting that slow AAS out of their systems. The BBer doing the typical 8 week long acting ester cycle, exists for weeks in a kind of limbo, where the blood levels are not high enough for anabolism, but are still inhibitory, and he must wait all that extra time. My people are off, longer than they are on. Their bodies, free of drugs.



We tend to avoid test. Not completely; just most of the time. What we found is that, anytime you use test, it magnifies the sides of whatever you use with it. Tren, used in rational dosages, is relatively free of sides, and causes fewer overall sides during cycles. We use tren, like the typical BBer uses test. With tren, you get much more response, with much lower dosages, with greater androgenic intensity. Someone once wrote that tren was "the gear of the gods". Indeed, the Europeans brought to BBing AAS, a very great gift. We do use test, but only for very specialized purposes.



We only use one type of eight week bulk cycle. That for Boldenone, which now can only be obtained in a very long halflife ester. We are working with a supplier, and are patiently awaiting him to provide us with our first esterless Boldenone. Testing will begin immediately afterwords, to develop new dosage and protocols, following which, we expect to end our use of nandrolone phenylpropionate. Too many of our clients exhibit some degree of bloat from progesterone aromatization, emerging from the nandrolone. We consider any bloat, from any origin, entirely unacceptable, on health and esthetic grounds.



Bodyfat gain on cycles:

Ever notice how productive of muscle, a cycle usually is, during the first four weeks, and how it slows down and bodyfat accumulates, during the second four weeks? You end up eating more, in the attempt to return things to the former rate. More bodyfat. Finally, the whole process slows down for good. What's going on? The common explanation is that you are getting bigger, so that requires more nutrition. We say no. We say the body realizes what is going on, it exhausts and compensates, and body metabolism and developmental processes simply will no longer support this process. But you continue to eat. And that food has got no place else to go, but be turned into fat, with unproductive lbm production.



Our short cycle designs, whether for 2, 3, or 4 weeks features tren, as a foundation, which is a potent fat burner, due to powerful androgenicity, and will not aromatize to estrogen. And a diet, which is clean, and appropriately sized for rational lbm gain, while minimizing conversion to fat. Later, the body is clean of AAS, and primed for most sensitive and effective response, before the cycle begins. The conversion from nutrition to muscle takes place under optimum conditions, at low bodyfat levels. The AAS ramp-up is swift and full, and the cycle ends before the system can de-sensitize and cause spillover of nutrition to bodyfat.



Estrogen pileup is another cause of bodyfat accumulation, during the typical 8 week, long halflife ester cycle. I suggest that readers visit the AE zine Issue 46, and download the blood concentration calculator from the excellent article on blood concentration of various halflife esters of AAS. Then, plug in your long halflife ester cycle components, and witness the startling blood level concentrations of what you are injecting, late in the cycle. Using the typical paltry Anti-E dosages of the typical BBer, is it any wonder that, late in the cycle, estrogen levels build up out of control, and bodyfat follows?



Estrogen and Anti-E:

It is an obsolete belief that estrogen is necessary in any cycle. Indeed, ANY amount of estrogen is BAD in any cycle! There is not one study which supports the notion. But the idea lived on in yet another obsolete notion; that water weight is good weight, in a cycle. That, water introduced into the muscle, causes increased lifts, and by lifting heavier, greater growth is obtained. The experts would purposely advise minimal amounts of anti-estrogen drugs, only to minimize the chance of gyno, but to insure lots of this, supposedly, desireable water weight. On the AE boards, I have witnessed these experts advising NO Anti-E's, but only to have some Nolvadex at hand, to deal with gyno, should it appear. Not only do you end up with fake strength and fake muscle size, but, at the same time, the estrogen buildup causes high blood pressure, electrolyte imbalance, and a host of health issues. There is water buildup in the lower back to the extent that posts frequently document BBers in pain, cramps, and difficulty, attempting deads. The champions of this approach say "Oh just take some ibuprofen, and you will be just fine". Try asking your liver what it thinks about that approach. Following the cycle, the water disappears, along with the strength and size it fooled the user into believing was real muscle. This often causes depression, and chases the user into a course of Creatine, to re-introduce that fake size and strength. The muscle character appears smooth, and the density is poor. When the BBer diets down, all this is lost, and the truth is seen. It's no wonder that certain other experts advise that BBers never come off AAS, so this scenario may never be exposed for what it is: a rollercoaster of reality versus water weight. I agree with them. It is not healthy to run back and forth between lost size and fullness caused by water weight. But it also is not a good thing to stay on AAS, all the time, either. This is a totally brain dead approach to AAS use. And the BBer who engages in it never attains the quality, defined physique he deserves. It's just alot of smooth water weight and high bodyfat.



And bodyfat. Everyone should know that the presence of excess estrogen causes fat deposition. The greater and the longer the exposure to elevated levels of estrogen, the greater the bodyfat accumulation. Endos, listen up; stay away from any situation which creates elevated estrogen levels. Everyone, listen up; it is OBSOLETE cycle technology to enable anything but minimal levels of estrogen, at any time. Estrogen is evil, and it is NOT your friend. Using Anti-E's cannot reduce estrogen to levels below which the male body cannot function properly. It requires very little estrogen to function, and no Anti-E removes it all.



What to do? Begin, with an entirely different approach. Say that ANY water weight is BAD weight. That estrogen must be banished, to the fullest rational extent. And that the muscle you grow and see is, in fact, muscle, and not water. That the muscle produced will be dense and well defined. A quality physique. How, then does one obtain that increased strength, which the water provided, to enhance growth during the cycle? As stated, we first kill off the estrogen and bloat. Second, we emphasize the introduction of powerful androgens into the cycle structure. I am speaking, once again, of tren and anavar. Together, these components make you VERY strong. And with NO bloat or estrogen required. The concentrated androgenicity encourages intense, aggressive workouts, while also encouraging fat burning. It is very commonplace to observe body recompositions during such cycles. In other words, you get big and lose bodyfat, simultaneously. The androgenicity also produces significantly increased muscle density and definition. At cycle end, what you end up with, is the real deal. Solid muscle, growth, and increased definition. No need to rush to the nearest container of creatine to stem your losses. And that strength is yours, to keep. And no test.....



Now, go back to that blood concentration calculator, and compare the blood concentrations of the typical 75 mg EOD of tren, to what you were subjecting yourself to, with that long halflife ester cycle. No stress caused by estrogen pileup, either. Now, you tell me which alternative is better.



What do we use to suppress Estrogen? Well, we formerly used grams of Arimidex per day. Arimidex is now an antique for us. We use Femara. We prefer one 2.5 mg tab ED. Our clients are kept dry as a bone. We will begin to study Aromasin, in mid-September. Aromasin utilizes a different approach to Estrogen control, which promises to be even more powerful than Femara. But research indicates that IGF-1 production is not suppressed by Femara, but may, in fact, be enhanced by it. We do not see that with Aromasin. Time and experimentation will tell.



Most importantly, we keep our people on Anti-E, post cycle, during the HTPA recovery process, and later. This both speeds recovery of the HTPA, as well as minimizing fat buildup, while hormone levels fluctuate wildly.



Androgenicity and quality:

BBers commonly justify their long cycles by saying that they need the long cycle to enable "consolidation". They observe that this effect only occurs late in the cycle. Why is this? It's because the androgen level of the Sustanon test, typically used, takes that long to pile up and affect the muscularity of the BBer. But what about Trenbolone? Almost without fail, users commonly report density and hardening to appear within a few weeks. Why is this? Because the androgenic response of tren is so much more powerful than that of test. You can get this response to produce quality muscle at dosages of only 75 mg EOD, in less than a month. In a Sustanon test, it takes many weeks to accumulate an immense blood concentration, to achieve the same result. It is commonplace to observe tren users burning fat, while they cycle. Sust users never report this effect. Why? Once again, the androgenic response of tren is so much greater than that of test. Intense androgenicity induces fat burning. If Anavar is added, the androgenicity effect is intensified, still further.



Ever hear of the term "muscle maturity"? It describes muscle which is dense and defined. The commonly accepted belief is that it takes years and years to acquire this muscle characteristic. But why? Because, using test, the exposure to the muscle hardening androgenicity only occurs for about two weeks in the typical long cycle. And that cycle can only be repeated a few times a year. In the tren/anavar-based short cycle, the exposure to muscle hardening androgenicity occurs for longer periods, and the cycle can be repeated many times a year. "Muscle maturity", and quality, appears with rapidity, and not with years and years. I see muscle quality in only one year of regular short cycling, which I never see in the typical long cycle BBer, unless it occurs for years. Which would you prefer?



The issue of health:

There are those who say the typical American method of cycling, using long acting ester cycles, for 8 weeks or more, and eating 7-10,000 calories per day, for all that time, is no danger to health. To that, I say this: in the millions of years of human evolution, at no time, ever, has the male of our species been exposed to the barrage of hormonal, metabolic, and developmental pressure and manipulation, as occurs during the long acting ester eight week cycle. Do you really believe our bodies were engineered and evolved to deal with this attack, as well as the stress of being forced to add 20-40 pounds of lbm and bodyfat in this same timespan, over and over, again? Don't be a fool. If you believe so, then you are whistling past the cemetery. And there are additional fools, who would have you believe that staying on this course, continuously, can do you no harm. This is, currently, an unprecedented, uncontrolled lab experiment, taking place all over the world, with thousands of men as lab rats. The long term outcome cannot be predicted by anyone, today. True, every single one of us will die, someday. My people and I have no intention of hastening the arrival of that inevitable day, just to look big in a coffin, as we are laid to our eternal rest. What the hell is YOUR hurry? And, what if you don't die? What if you are forced to leave your beloved sport, and spend the rest of your days, living with hypertension and heart damage due to tachycardia. And kidney damage caused by the hypertension. And still other health issue possibilities. Is this any way to live? It's a personal value judgement and risk assessment process. Step back for a moment, and re-evaluate your position and priorities.



The end game:

One other matter, which few consider. Everyone has a genetically pre-programmed maximum of lbm, which their body will suppport, regardless of whether you reach it, via AAS. The faster you approach it, the sooner your gains will decline, no matter how much juice you cycle, and how often you cycle it. You will end up spending money, juicing larger quantities of gear, and stressing your body, for diminishing returns. Finally, you are tapped out. All the slin, growth hormone, IGF-1, and whatever else you toss at it, will never get you past that limit. In a minority of individuals, they will attain immense lbm gains, over time. The rest of us, face the remainder of our BBing careers, re-arranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. All we accomplish is staying right where we are, until we leave the sport in frustration.



BBing is a sport for life. Why exhaust yourself and your body, in a hurry to arrive at the end of the journey, earlier than you need to? I'm 48 years old, and I look forward to growing and growing, for as long as I remain in the sport. We have a 65 year old client, who last competed 11 years ago. We did a few short cycles with him, dieted and prepped him, and he walked away with a second prize trophy, healthy and happy. Have any of you ever considered that you might still be able to lift and compete at that age? You better forget it, if all you can think of is slamming on endless pounds, today and tomorrow. Your time in BBing will either end in poor health, or the frustration of having reached your limit, and going no further.



Summary:

I have presented, above, only the most basic introduction to my philosophy and approach to short cycling, and offered only a simple example out of a program which I spent years developing. I have devised an entire series of special-purpose cycles, each of which embody most, if not all of the above principles.



The purpose of the short cycle is to employ moderate dosages of short halflife ester and esterless injectable and oral AAS, combined with moderate and healthy diet, to promote moderate stress anabolic growth, over time. This same process results in very high quality muscle production, which only increases with each cycle, and minimal health impact. It assumes a long term outlook. It is intended for the mature and rational BBer, who expects to remain in the sport for the rest of his life. If you truly love BBing, you never want to leave, and you want to keep your interest and grow, then consider how the short cycle might be what you need for your future in our beloved sport.



Finally:

I want to take the time to publically thank my very special friends and clients, who put their faith in me, and assisted me by using my protocols. Through their invaluable feedback and experience, they enabled me to refine and perfect my overall program. Without them, this all would be nothing but theory. Some are former and present members of this fine board.



And thank you, for taking the time to read all these words. I hope they help you in your journey, as BBers.



Now, let the discussion begin!!.....



written by Muscle Trainee





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