ExcelMale
Menu
Home
What's new
Latest activity
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
Latest activity
Videos
Lab Tests
Doctor Finder
Buy Books
About Us
Men’s Health Coaching
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Contact us
Close Menu
Forums
Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Basics & Questions
Not Gaining Muscle Mass, Not Losing Fat - What's Up?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="BigTex" data-source="post: 218191" data-attributes="member: 43589"><p>In training with weight we are constantly going through the process of adding a stimulus in order to break homeostasis in the muscle cell and then forcing adaptation. We have found that by changing the variables in weight training frequently we can continually force the muscle cell to adapt to a new stimulus and grow. This principal involves constantly changing the acute variables in your workout such as number of sets, number of reps, exercise choice, exercise order, plane of movement and the length of rest periods. Again, this alternation is designed to prevent you from getting in a rut and slowing or stalling your progress.</p><p></p><p>HIT is a good tool but after a while the body adapts, goes into homeostasis and no longer is forced to grow to adapt. That being said, you need to change the variables about every two weeks or so and see if that helps.</p><p></p><p>Also, are you eating enough calories to support growth? It takes a minimum of 500 extra calories above basal metabolism, the thermic effect of food and your exercise needs to grow. If you don't get this you can even cause atrophy of the muscle you have. These intermittent fasting diets are great but they are not going to provide you with enough calories to support growth unless you eat like a pig in that short time you have to actually eat. </p><p></p><p>Protein wise, are you getting enough? Idealistically you need a minimum of 1g/lb/bw. If you are really trying to push yourself with heavy weight you may even need 1.5g/lb. Remember protein has a huge effect on the thermic effect of food and can greatly increase your metabolism.</p><p></p><p>I am certainly not a doctor but have been in the weight game for a long time, a total serum testosterone level of 332 is not enough to gain much muscle. Mine recently dropped to 320 and I had a fit. I also lost strength and size in the process. I am usually in the 800's-900's at 65 years old. Hopefully Nelson will advise you more on that subject! IMHO you may need more test/wk.</p><p></p><p>Last, you say you have type II diabetes. Are you taking any medication for it or just controlling with exercise and diet? Remember that to get growth you need to increase the size of type II muscle fibers. These particular fibers are very much dependent on glucose for energy and growth. Might be you are not eating enough carbs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigTex, post: 218191, member: 43589"] In training with weight we are constantly going through the process of adding a stimulus in order to break homeostasis in the muscle cell and then forcing adaptation. We have found that by changing the variables in weight training frequently we can continually force the muscle cell to adapt to a new stimulus and grow. This principal involves constantly changing the acute variables in your workout such as number of sets, number of reps, exercise choice, exercise order, plane of movement and the length of rest periods. Again, this alternation is designed to prevent you from getting in a rut and slowing or stalling your progress. HIT is a good tool but after a while the body adapts, goes into homeostasis and no longer is forced to grow to adapt. That being said, you need to change the variables about every two weeks or so and see if that helps. Also, are you eating enough calories to support growth? It takes a minimum of 500 extra calories above basal metabolism, the thermic effect of food and your exercise needs to grow. If you don't get this you can even cause atrophy of the muscle you have. These intermittent fasting diets are great but they are not going to provide you with enough calories to support growth unless you eat like a pig in that short time you have to actually eat. Protein wise, are you getting enough? Idealistically you need a minimum of 1g/lb/bw. If you are really trying to push yourself with heavy weight you may even need 1.5g/lb. Remember protein has a huge effect on the thermic effect of food and can greatly increase your metabolism. I am certainly not a doctor but have been in the weight game for a long time, a total serum testosterone level of 332 is not enough to gain much muscle. Mine recently dropped to 320 and I had a fit. I also lost strength and size in the process. I am usually in the 800's-900's at 65 years old. Hopefully Nelson will advise you more on that subject! IMHO you may need more test/wk. Last, you say you have type II diabetes. Are you taking any medication for it or just controlling with exercise and diet? Remember that to get growth you need to increase the size of type II muscle fibers. These particular fibers are very much dependent on glucose for energy and growth. Might be you are not eating enough carbs. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Share this page
Facebook
Twitter
Reddit
Pinterest
Tumblr
WhatsApp
Email
Share
Link
Sponsors
Forums
Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Basics & Questions
Not Gaining Muscle Mass, Not Losing Fat - What's Up?
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top