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[penguinz]

2022 getting and staying fit thread!

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by penguinz

Why the need to run long distances?

And why would you walk, and only apparently in the summer, in order to be able to run long distances?

You need to train for what your goal is.

You wouldn't go bowling in order to improve your jump shot.

When I walk 15 miles a week in the summer it is because Im golfing, running golf carts around for work, or the trails behind me house with my girl. I guess I just need to pick up the pace but Id be afraid ppl will think Im a nut fast walking like those old women in the mall. I guess running it is.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by penguinz

My resting heart rate is 53-58. I wonder what it would be if I didn't consume a gram of caffeine a day.

Do you think that is dangerous? I consume around 600 mgs a day and Ive read anything more than that your risk of cardiac arrhythmia goes up exponential. Perhaps when you've been doing it for years and have a healthy heart its not so bad though.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by BWillie

Do you think that is dangerous? I consume around 600 mgs a day and Ive read anything more than that your risk of cardiac arrhythmia goes up exponential. Perhaps when you've been doing it for years and have a healthy heart its not so bad though.

Every one is different. Listen to your body.

[penguinz]

Finally hit the 315 bench. Was a very easy smooth rep.

Still 10 months left in March.... 4 plates by end of the year?

[headsnap]

Originally Posted by NewChief

And generally, the problem with Zone 2 training is that it requires a lot of time and it's really, really boring (and can feel ineffective since it's not as taxing). Most of my cardio is on a mountain bike, which disallows effective Zone 2 training, unfortunately, due to the dynamic nature of the terrain.

I've been trying to do more social greenway rides with friends to get more zone 2.

Been doing a lot of Zone 2 on the trainer and Zwift this offseason, budget the time and put on a long form podcast and just ride. I can tell the difference when I do my interval days. Never have really done structured training in the offseason before, just relied on the residual fitness and the ability for it to come back quickly. At 56 that's getting more and more difficult. FTP is shooting up and I feel great. Enduros(Windrock in a couple weeks), and coaching are coming up, gotta get ready!

[Titty Meat]

I can tell which one of y'all is Low T by watching you ****

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by headsnap

Been doing a lot of Zone 2 on the trainer and Zwift this offseason, budget the time and put on a long form podcast and just ride. I can tell the difference when I do my interval days. Never have really done structured training in the offseason before, just relied on the residual fitness and the ability for it to come back quickly. At 56 that's getting more and more difficult. FTP is shooting up and I feel great. Enduros(Windrock in a couple weeks), and coaching are coming up, gotta get ready!

We will be at Tenn. Nats for enduro! My son will be racing. I’m just wrenching and support for him at the big races this year. Hoping for drier weather than last year. It was nearly unrideable last year.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by loochy

I'm going to start long term hgh tomorrow. I have enough for 4iu daily for a year. I'm excited about the healing benefits. We'll see how long it takes to start seeing changes in old nagging injuries and skin improvement. In particular, I'm interested in what it can do (if anything) for my shoulders. I haven't been able to bench press seriously in about a year. I've been stuck doing machine presses and cable work for chest.

Update on HGH:

I've been at it for about 3 months @ 4iu before bed. My shoulder pain really hasn't improved much, so I'm going to start some BPC and see how that does.



My fasted blood glucose has elevated a bit, but is still within a reasonable range. (was about 79, now is about 90).


I've had a little bit of water retention with it, but nothing major. I do have some carpal tunnel-ish tingling fingers, especially in the morning.


Hair growth has sped up, both on my head and on my body.



The big thing I've noticed is an ability to eat not so well and put on zero fat. I'm excited to see what this is going to do for fat loss once I start trying to lean out here in a few weeks.

[penguinz]

I don't eat clean by any means and I have managed to put on muscle mass while reducing body fat %.

Peptides are amazing.

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by penguinz

I don't eat clean by any means and I have managed to put on muscle mass while reducing body fat %.

Peptides are amazing.

What peptides are you on and you're still on TRT as well, correct?

[headsnap]

Originally Posted by NewChief

We will be at Tenn. Nats for enduro! My son will be racing. I’m just wrenching and support for him at the big races this year. Hoping for drier weather than last year. It was nearly unrideable last year.

I missed last year, my Mom was on her last days of pancreatic cancer. Two years ago they got the big snowstorm overnight before the race, made the decision the race wasn’t worth it.

Hope to see you there!

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by lewdog

What peptides are you on and you're still on TRT as well, correct?

TRT

BPC-157
TB-500
AOD9604
Ipamorelin
CJC1295

Might be adding decca at some point as well. Dr has recommended it for joint pain. Studies are showing it is very beneficial for those on TRT and experiencing joint pain.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by penguinz

TRT

BPC-157
TB-500
AOD9604
Ipamorelin
CJC1295

Might be adding decca at some point as well. Dr has recommended it for joint pain. Studies are showing it is very beneficial for those on TRT and experiencing joint pain.

I don't like deca. I used it when I was younger with no issue. Now that I'm older it makes me depressed as hell. Deca is a no-go now.


And I never had those joint benefits from it. As far as joints go, for me, it felt no different than the good feeling when you let E2 get high and have a little extra water on you.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by loochy

I don't like deca. I used it when I was younger with no issue. Now that I'm older it makes me depressed as hell. Deca is a no-go now.


And I never had those joint benefits from it. As far as joints go, for me, it felt no different than the good feeling when you let E2 get high and have a little extra water on you.

What dose were you running? This would be .5cc of 300mg per week.

Running higher E2 makes me feel like a lump. Drains all my energy and motivation.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by penguinz

What dose were you running? This would be .5cc of 300mg per week.

Running higher E2 makes me feel like a lump. Drains all my energy and motivation.

Generally around 400 /week plus equal or greater test on blast. I kept it in when I was just on trt at 100 / week and I didn't really notice anything so I discontinued it.


High E2 feels good to me. My joints feel good and my sex drive is insane. High to me means around 90 or so....higher and I start getting emotional like a little bitch, have trouble sleeping, get intense junk food cravings, and I get a little acne.