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    OUT-OF-STOCK  HS:CRE?

    Can you suggest a specific brand, Brian? Thanks
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    Osteoarthritis in hip

    I have a major issue with my left hip...doc says it's arthritis. Squats, leg presses, extensions and curls put too much pressure on the joint making the ache much worse. Any idea about what an old fart can safely do to prevent excessive muscle mass loss in my thighs? Thanks
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    What creates the turtle belly look?

    It's probably the cigars...coughing builds tremendous abs
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    OUT-OF-STOCK  HS:CRE?

    Is this real? If so, when will it be available? Thanks
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    Newbie Progressive load question

    Irrelevant??? Nope. If using 5% (or so) increments causes alot of overlap (zig zag), the recommendation is to do fewer increments, not decrease the size of the increment. That means to use the same weight for a couple of workouts before increasing. Using smaller increments is conducive to...
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    Newbie Progressive load question

    The theory is larger increments = better gains. The generally accepted increment rule is 5% of 5RM.
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    place to buy maltodextrin?

    The home brew store has dextrose, too...one stop shopping :).
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    Chromium

    So you wouldn't agree with: Chromium facilitates the conversion of blood glucose to glycogen by insulin. Glycogen is stored in the liver and muscles. In the liver, low glycogen levels may result in low blood glucose levels. This can cause fatigue, mental fatigue, inability to concentrate, and...
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    Chromium

    But my question is regarding muscle glycogen replenishment, not hypertrophy.
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    Chromium

    Is an adequate chromium level important for muscle glycogen replenishment? So much so that it would be beneficial to take the supplement just to ensure you have enough onboard? Any timing considerations? Randy
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    alternating exercises

    Ideally, the load should progress each workout. If you hit your max for db on day 5 then max for ez on day 6 your biceps don't see a progression. So, I believe working DB's up to 12.5kg on day 5 would be better. Randy
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    Old question

    I'm in the same boat for a couple of exercises, Boggy, so I hope someone comes back with a scientific answer :). I'm just keeping to my original schedule and doing as many reps as I can then do a dropset or two to ensure the muscle group gets enough work. Next cycle I'll keep the weight the...
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    BAD 1ST CYCLE RESULTS

    This is an excerpt from an article by Lyle McDonald at think muscle: Studies have linked the majority of health problems associated with a high dietary fat intake to saturated fats and trans-fatty acids. In fact, cultures which consume most of their dietary fat as unsaturated fats (such as the...
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    Does creatine have a finite shelf life?

    Seems there are very few sites carrying HS:CRE...only found 2. Is there a reason for this? Bryan has the best price here so might as well order from him. Will micronized creatine keep for a long time? Any reason why you wouldn't want to order multiple containers at once to save on shipping...
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    BAD 1ST CYCLE RESULTS

    Virtually none. Isn't that a good thing? Randy
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    machines vs. free weights?

    Absolutely. Then when you gain some strength and confidence, start working in free weights on some basic exercises like bench presses and curls...save the advanced movements like squats and deadlifts for later, if ever, only if your lower back problem resolves. Don't challenge it. Randy
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    BAD 1ST CYCLE RESULTS

    Since low fat intake and overtraining seem to be the top suspects I've made the following tweeks: 1) increased daily flaxseed oil from 1 tbs to 1-1/2 tbs 2) increased daily fish oil sups from 6 gms to 9 gms 3) added 1/2 cup walnuts daily 4) cardio limited to 20 mins, thrice weekly 5) reduced...
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    BAD 1ST CYCLE RESULTS

    When I flex, the upper 4 abs are clearly visible...there's that little roll around the naval I'd like to rid myself of. Fat comes off VERY slowly at my age which is why I am soooo leary of adding more carbs and fats. A few weeks of extra eating might mean a few months of extra cardio and...
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    BAD 1ST CYCLE RESULTS

    Well, I posted my diet above, do you not think it's sufficient? Doesn't the fact that my waistline stayed the same atleast provide some indication that significant fat loss didn't occur? It sounds as if you think I'm full of baloney (not literally :)). Why would I want to mislead people I'm...
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    BAD 1ST CYCLE RESULTS

    Believe it. My waist remained at 33 inches. I did the girth measurements in the evening of 3 consecutive days at about the same time of day following my last workout of the cycle...there was very little variance. The reference measurements came a few days after my last workout of my old 4-day...
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