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Rest day tips please

Well Nelson ...if you don't mind me sayin' ...you've built up an very high degree of muscularity and size!!! (based on your pics i've seen) Now was this all built on the machines you're advocating ?? In other words .....do you build your foundation first from past yrs mostly on free weights...
- dwayne
- Post #19
- Dec 15, 2013
- Forum: Workouts & Routines
Why Cardio is just as important as Weight Training

no I'm not taking anything like statins, .....but in all fairness, just being back at it (training) for 2-3 weeks ....maybe my body is just over sensitive to the training stimulus for the time being and not as efficient yet at clearing out the lactic acid. It has been suggested to me to try...
- dwayne
- Post #8
- Dec 15, 2013
- Forum: Workouts & Routines
Rest day tips please

I'm still waiting for my androgel to kick in , as its only going onto the 3rd treatment . I'n my past weight training ..and present.... I get very sore/stiff knees and right shoulder. So much so, that i'm very cautious (actually timid) to perform compounds like bench,squats or deadlifts...
- dwayne
- Post #17
- Dec 14, 2013
- Forum: Workouts & Routines
Why Cardio is just as important as Weight Training

i get so damn sore from my weight training from so few sets ....i still find it hard to work enough volume cardio into the picture ....since all my body wants to do it literally nothing till its healed up for the next weight training session.
- dwayne
- Post #6
- Dec 14, 2013
- Forum: Workouts & Routines
HELLO -- its Dwayne from Canada

Hey guys, Dwayne here from Canada. I joined the FB group a few days ago, and just signed into the forum today. Great to be here. I started taking Androgel 2 days ago (as per Doctors orders) for low -T I'm 46 yrs old and i have been suffering thru depression , weight gain, mood swings ...
- dwayne
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- Dec 14, 2013
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- Forum: Introductions

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038