May 2018 Most Improved Competition [FINISHED: Results in post #5]

[hammerheart]

Somewhere between 2-3l.

~28-32 oz
I see people with a gallon of water all the time though (3.79 liters)

Seems like I'm on the low end. I wonder how electrolytes balance fares with all that water, I keep getting nasty spasms toward the end already. Which could be from dehydration, though.

[guitarzan]

I drink when I'm thirsty

[hollowedzeus]

Seems like I'm on the low end. I wonder how electrolytes balance fares with all that water, I keep getting nasty spasms toward the end already. Which could be from dehydration, though.

Ive always got a gallon jug with me so i go through 2 maybe 3 litres when training and cardio.

[hammerheart]

I drink when I'm thirsty

I'd die

[Mr.BB]

How much does everyone drink during workouts. I take a 1lt bottle in and yesterday it was not enough, it all went into sweat.

I take 1.5lt bottle with bcaas powder, never drink the whole bottle. So between 1 and 1.5lts.

[hammerheart]

I take 1.5lt bottle with bcaas powder, never drink the whole bottle. So between 1 and 1.5lts.

Cool.

Just scarfed down some carbs, reclining a bit before going in for shoulders and triceps tonight.

Hope not to be last out like yesterday or I'm going to get kicked out lol.

[bethdoth]

I also drink about 1.5lts with BCAA's in it during my workout.

[hollowedzeus]

Im really tired
Managed back and 45 mins cardio this morning. Exhausted. Should be carbing up tomorrow but extended to 5 days low so its now saturday ugh

[clarky.]

I drink about 1 to 1,half L when lifting.

[HoldMyBeer]

I drink when I'm thirsty

Yeah, there is that stupid adage though, "if you wait until you are thirsty to drink, you are already dehydrated."

[guitarzan]

I always drink a Gatorade before and during workout, helps me when I'm low carb dieting

[guitarzan]

Yeah, there is that stupid adage though, "if you wait until you are thirsty to drink, you are already dehydrated."

I never have dehydration issues, of course I dont di much cardio

[Capebuffalo]

Took resting HR at the treadmill yesterday, it was 100. 80 right now just sitting. E2 must be definitely up, can also feel the aggression from it, will put it to good use tonight but then will either lower my dosages, or get bit of AI in, not sure.

Has it been 28 days since the last time this happened?

[Capebuffalo]

Took resting HR at the treadmill yesterday, it was 100. 80 right now just sitting. E2 must be definitely up, can also feel the aggression from it, will put it to good use tonight but then will either lower my dosages, or get bit of AI in, not sure.

Has it been 28 days since the last time this happened?

[charger69]

Has it been 28 days since the last time this happened?

Damn, good memory. I need to give you my anniversary date so I stop forgetting. LOL


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[guitarzan]

Can e2 cause elevated hr?

[hammerheart]

Can e2 cause elevated hr?

You don't say? It drove my BP up to 160/100 last year and was on Test only.

[Capebuffalo]

Can e2 cause elevated hr?

Appears to have the opposite effect

Estrogen (which is increased in men who have had heart attacks) is another factor which decreases the heart’s stroke volume, and estrogen is closely associated with the physiology of the free unsaturated fatty acids.”

[Capebuffalo]

You don't say? It drove my BP up to 160/100 last year and was on Test only.

It was a question not a statement. FYI.

[hammerheart]

Shoulders are fried, managed some negatives at the cable side raises. Couldn't rack a damn empty bar into position when I was done.

Might of have gone heavier on the DB presses though.

[hammerheart]

Appears to have the opposite effect

Estrogen (which is increased in men who have had heart attacks) is another factor which decreases the heart’s stroke volume, and estrogen is closely associated with the physiology of the free unsaturated fatty acids.”

Ok...

[Mr.BB]

Appears to have the opposite effect

Estrogen (which is increased in men who have had heart attacks) is another factor which decreases the heart’s stroke volume, and estrogen is closely associated with the physiology of the free unsaturated fatty acids.”

If the volume of blood pumped is lower, the hr (heart rate) will increase to compensate.

[hammerheart]

If the volume of blood pumped is lower, the hr (heart rate) will increase to compensate.

The whole sentence was quite of an hyperbole though, rare read even in places like eroids. Men with heart attacks. As far as I reckon. I never had an heart attack.

Guitarzan, you ever had one?

[Capebuffalo]

If the volume of blood pumped is lower, the hr (heart rate) will increase to compensate.

Stroke volume (SV) is the amount of blood pumped out of the heart (left ventricle - to the body) during each contraction measured in mL/beat (millilitres per beat). Therefore cardiac output (Q), the amount of blood leaving the heart each minute, measured in L/minute, can be calculated by multiplying stroke volume by heart rate (Q = SV x HR).

As you can see, the cardiac output (Q) will not increase just by increasing heart rate, since the stroke volume will probably decrease to compensate.

[guitarzan]

The whole sentence was quite of an hyperbole though, rare read even in places like eroids. Men with heart attacks. As far as I reckon. I never had an heart attack.

Guitarzan, you ever had one?

I have not, but my hr is elevated. I'm still on t3, but a low dose, it keeps my blood sugar from dropping when I eat. Hoping the tren and other aas's have something to do with it, should be out of my system soon

[Mr.BB]

Stroke volume (SV) is the amount of blood pumped out of the heart (left ventricle - to the body) during each contraction measured in mL/beat (millilitres per beat). Therefore cardiac output (Q), the amount of blood leaving the heart each minute, measured in L/minute, can be calculated by multiplying stroke volume by heart rate (Q = SV x HR).

As you can see, the cardiac output (Q) will not increase just by increasing heart rate, since the stroke volume will probably decrease to compensate.

Thats a basic pump formula lol. The question was not Q increasing, it was HR increasing (to compensate Q, to use your own words heheh).

[Mr.BB]

The whole sentence was quite of an hyperbole though, rare read even in places like eroids. Men with heart attacks. As far as I reckon. I never had an heart attack.

Guitarzan, you ever had one?

Bit confusing to me to. Another question is did the increased estrogen was caused by the heart attacks, or the estrogen was already there promoting the heart attack?

... Am I making any sense? Already took my zolpidem.

[hammerheart]

Bit confusing to me to. Another question is did the increased estrogen was caused by the heart attacks, or the estrogen was already there promoting the heart attack?

... Am I making any sense? Already took my zolpidem.

As simply as correlation doesn't imply causation... good night.

[hammerheart]

I have not, but my hr is elevated. I'm still on t3, but a low dose, it keeps my blood sugar from dropping when I eat. Hoping the tren and other aas's have something to do with it, should be out of my system soon

Honestly I don't know about your situation but I monitor my vitals closely and my resting HR is usually 60-65bpm, hence is definitely not normal for me to read above that, I can also tell from water retention and distribution thereof, how I respond to coffee, etc I'm pretty acquainted my myself and the way I respond to the hormones.

[hammerheart]

Morning, had a good sleep last night

Only traps and bis and my week is done. Kinda taxing going in mon-fri but it has been fun, need to optimize schedule though, and perhaps take a rest day in between. Or perhaps not

Metabolism has been increasing of lately, body demands more calories, guess the boost from training legs. Grip feels better.

Want a stinger style tank top to wear at gym, tired of regular clothes, I'm sure I'd look good with one.


Taking some progress pics on Sunday.

[Mr.BB]

Morning, had a good sleep last night

Only traps and bis and my week is done. Kinda taxing going in mon-fri but it has been fun, need to optimize schedule though, and perhaps take a rest day in between. Or perhaps not

Metabolism has been increasing of lately, body demands more calories, guess the boost from training legs. Grip feels better.

Want a stinger style tank top to wear at gym, tired of regular clothes, I'm sure I'd look good with one.


Taking some progress pics on Sunday.

How's the hot receptionist going?

[Eduke93]

Hey All.

Hope your all good, haven't been active recently super tied up with work, last i left it I had been offered a new job with a raise and new company car, turns out my company matched the package to keep me where I am, so super happy and off to splash some cash in Spain next week!

Training has been great, lots of fun and shoulder is getting better, finally!!

I am on a Back and Tricep session tonight and then Legs tomorrow then Boom, Sunday ill be on a plane off to Spain!

Tonight:

Weighted Wide grip pull ups
Weighted close grip pull ups
Low Pulls
Single Arm Rows
Bicep Curls SS Hammer Curls

Food is good, been eating intuitively and seem to be maintaining a good level of body fat and putting on muscle at the same time. Gear is in full effect!! When I'm back from hols ill be getting in a bit more food to make the most of what I'm taking at the moment... That'll bring me to the end of this comp.

Apart from that not much to report, will get a few posts in before i go away but next week i wont be online at all!

[charger69]

Hey All.

Hope your all good, haven't been active recently super tied up with work, last i left it I had been offered a new job with a raise and new company car, turns out my company matched the package to keep me where I am, so super happy and off to splash some cash in Spain next week!

Training has been great, lots of fun and shoulder is getting better, finally!!

I am on a Back and Tricep session tonight and then Legs tomorrow then Boom, Sunday ill be on a plane off to Spain!

Tonight:

Weighted Wide grip pull ups
Weighted close grip pull ups
Low Pulls
Single Arm Rows
Bicep Curls SS Hammer Curls

Food is good, been eating intuitively and seem to be maintaining a good level of body fat and putting on muscle at the same time. Gear is in full effect!! When I'm back from hols ill be getting in a bit more food to make the most of what I'm taking at the moment... That'll bring me to the end of this comp.

Apart from that not much to report, will get a few posts in before i go away but next week i wont be online at all!

You are looking great. Keep up the good work!


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[HoldMyBeer]

Shoulders are fried, managed some negatives at the cable side raises. Couldn't rack a damn empty bar into position when I was done.

Might of have gone heavier on the DB presses though.

how did you do negatives on lateral raises? I have a hard time finding a way to do negatives for most push exercises

[bethdoth]

It's going to be a long day! Did something different last night because time was limited and I will be on the road today and tomorrow. Used the machines and did 2 sets to failure on each machine with no rest between sets, so I alternated between muscle groups, then did 30 minutes of cardio. Did my HIIT at 5AM this morning, working till 1030AM then hitting the road for an 11 hour drive about 1230. Wish me luck pulling a 42' 3" camper through Chicago.

[bethdoth]

Hey All.

Hope your all good, haven't been active recently super tied up with work, last i left it I had been offered a new job with a raise and new company car, turns out my company matched the package to keep me where I am, so super happy and off to splash some cash in Spain next week!

Training has been great, lots of fun and shoulder is getting better, finally!!

I am on a Back and Tricep session tonight and then Legs tomorrow then Boom, Sunday ill be on a plane off to Spain!

Tonight:

Weighted Wide grip pull ups
Weighted close grip pull ups
Low Pulls
Single Arm Rows
Bicep Curls SS Hammer Curls

Food is good, been eating intuitively and seem to be maintaining a good level of body fat and putting on muscle at the same time. Gear is in full effect!! When I'm back from hols ill be getting in a bit more food to make the most of what I'm taking at the moment... That'll bring me to the end of this comp.

Apart from that not much to report, will get a few posts in before i go away but next week i wont be online at all!

Looking good very lean.

[hollowedzeus]

Check the different heart rates out.

Today was 52bpm after wrestling to get a t shirt on lol. And months ago was 72 resting.

Doing consistant cardio drops my hr massively.

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[Capebuffalo]

Check the different heart rates out.

Today was 52bpm after wrestling to get a t shirt on lol. And months ago was 72 resting.

Doing consistant cardio drops my hr massively.

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Show off.

[PeanutbutterDC]

how did you do negatives on lateral raises? I have a hard time finding a way to do negatives for most push exercises

Do one arm at a time. When working right arm assist on the concentric phase by using your left arm too. I usually grab the cable at the ball where it connects to the hand grip. Hope that makes sense

[Windex]

First time seeing a picture of Peanutbutter - looks 30-35 years old not 50.