Seem to be getting sick alot since joining a gym....

[Times Roman]

rarely got sick. always a backyard gym kinda bloke, until 4 months ago. since then i've been sick twice (now and three weeks ago). not only that, but i hear blokes talk about how they are finally better and able to return to the gym.

never realized that a gym is such a breeding ground for germs....

(and yes, i do use the hand sanitizer prior to leaving)

[RaginCajun]

rarely got sick. always a backyard gym kinda bloke, until 4 months ago. since then i've been sick twice (now and three weeks ago). not only that, but i hear blokes talk about how they are finally better and able to return to the gym.

never realized that a gym is such a breeding ground for germs....

(and yes, i do use the hand sanitizer prior to leaving)

so many pathogens at the gym. or maybe your ass is getting to old!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Times Roman]

so many pathogens at the gym. or maybe your ass is getting to old!!!!!!!!!!!!

naw. that aint it. my ass don't feel bad at all. it's the rest of me that's fighting this nast shiit

[RaginCajun]

naw. that aint it. my ass don't feel bad at all. it's the rest of me that's fighting this nast shiit

how much vit C do you take daily? when i was battling a bad sinus infection my ENT doc had me on 10grams/day of vit C.

[Times Roman]

that's the thing. rarely get a sinus infection, and i've never had an ear infection. i usually don't get sick.

but i stopped with the vitamins last couple of months, including c

[Honkey_Kong]

that's the thing. rarely get a sinus infection, and i've never had an ear infection. i usually don't get sick.

but i stopped with the vitamins last couple of months, including c

Are you wiping down the equipment with the sanitizer spray before you use it? Lots of germs are on that stuff. Plus you're in an enclosed room with other people and you know some of them are working through a cold.

[RaginCajun]

that's the thing. rarely get a sinus infection, and i've never had an ear infection. i usually don't get sick.

but i stopped with the vitamins last couple of months, including c

any particular reason why you stopped? have you noticed that when you stopped taking them, is that when you started to get sick? i have a pretty shitty immune system so i am always wondering if any peptides, testosterone, or hgh helps with overall health/immune system. are there a lot of illegals at your gym? maybe they have brought over some pathogens that your immune system/antigens do not recognize and your body is trying to build up antibodies to protect? or, your just getting OLD!

[Times Roman]

Are you wiping down the equipment with the sanitizer spray before you use it? Lots of germs are on that stuff. Plus you're in an enclosed room with other people and you know some of them are working through a cold.

no, and i don't really see anyone else doing it either, just after they finish like i do. maybe i should. it'll look strange i guess, but if it saves me from being sick

[RaginCajun]

no, and i don't really see anyone else doing it either, just after they finish like i do. maybe i should. it'll look strange i guess, but if it saves me from being sick

i try to wipe everything off before i start and finish but i know i don't do a great job of it either.

[Times Roman]

i try to wipe everything off before i start and finish but i know i don't do a great job of it either.

i never see anyone spraying with a disinfectant, something you would have to do, more so than just wiping down with a towel

[Times Roman]

any particular reason why you stopped? have you noticed that when you stopped taking them, is that when you started to get sick? i have a pretty shitty immune system so i am always wondering if any peptides, testosterone, or hgh helps with overall health/immune system. are there a lot of illegals at your gym? maybe they have brought over some pathogens that your immune system/antigens do not recognize and your body is trying to build up antibodies to protect? or, your just getting OLD!

I usually like to load up heavy on the vitamins/minerals/supplements for several months, then take a month or so off. i don't like to run anything 365.

[RaginCajun]

I usually like to load up heavy on the vitamins/minerals/supplements for several months, then take a month or so off. i don't like to run anything 365.

why not just have a steady stream of them instead of loading/ramping up for a certain amount of time? just curious as to your rationale for this

[RaginCajun]

i never see anyone spraying with a disinfectant, something you would have to do, more so than just wiping down with a towel

at my gym, there are spray bottles right next to the towel dispensor so i just soak the towel up and wipe down!

[Honkey_Kong]

no, and i don't really see anyone else doing it either, just after they finish like i do. maybe i should. it'll look strange i guess, but if it saves me from being sick

It'll keep you from being in contact with a lot of those germs. It's worth a shot at the least.

[Razor]

Same here brother I am always sick, sick now, and will be sick soon

[Times Roman]

why not just have a steady stream of them instead of loading/ramping up for a certain amount of time? just curious as to your rationale for this

i'm not ramping up or down. i just take a normal course for several months, and then just take a break for awhile. no particular reason. i know that a body doesn;'t become desensitized over time, and i also knjow that taking a break doesn't improve the efficacy of the next course. It's just something i've been doing for a long time.

[RaginCajun]

Same here brother I am always sick, sick now, and will be sick soon

with all that hgh you are taking, how is your overall health? were you always prone to getting sick before you started your cycle, or has it gotten worse as you have cycled?

[RaginCajun]

i'm not ramping up or down. i just take a normal course for several months, and then just take a break for awhile. no particular reason. i know that a body doesn;'t become desensitized over time, and i also knjow that taking a break doesn't improve the efficacy of the next course. It's just something i've been doing for a long time.

gotcha, so why stop taking them?

[Times Roman]

I've been a supplement taker for almost 20 years. for me, it's all or nothing. so sometimes, when i'm getting low on a few things, i'll just stop until i restock. the other part might be laziness/forgetfullness.

[RaginCajun]

I've been a supplement taker for almost 20 years. for me, it's all or nothing. so sometimes, when i'm getting low on a few things, i'll just stop until i restock. the other part might be laziness/forgetfullness.

understandable

[rasc170]

are you drinking out of the water fountains there?

[Times Roman]

are you drinking out of the water fountains there?

not too often

[Razor]

with all that hgh you are taking, how is your overall health? were you always prone to getting sick before you started your cycle, or has it gotten worse as you have cycled?

Seems to have gotten worse, I am going to start doing 2000mg of Vit C after the gym

[Razor]

I've been a supplement taker for almost 20 years. for me, it's all or nothing. so sometimes, when i'm getting low on a few things, i'll just stop until i restock. the other part might be laziness/forgetfullness.

I still have this sinus infection Im dealing with...what you got?

[Honkey_Kong]

Razr, you should probably go see the doc about that infection. You've had it for a while.

[Times Roman]

you forget so soon grasshopper. remember what i tell you and you will do well in life...

[curioususer]

where can i buy flu shot???? sources pleaseeee


(not serious)

[Razor]

Razr, you should probably go see the doc about that infection. You've had it for a while.

I did

you forget so soon grasshopper. remember what i tell you and you will do well in life...

Im doing that 5 times a day bro

[Honkey_Kong]

I did



Im doing that 5 times a day bro

Have you tried the old shot of bourbon before you go to bed trick?

[cherrydrpepper]

You will notice no one ever spritzes things like the workout handles. People are basically stupid.

[Razor]

Have you tried the old shot of bourbon before you go to bed trick?

No what is it?

[Times Roman]

didn't want to feel like this, so i haven't so far...

[Razor]

didn't want to feel like this, so i haven't so far...

Are you sick right now?

[Times Roman]

Are you sick right now?

yes.

[Razor]

What you got?

[MuscleInk]

that's the thing. rarely get a sinus infection, and i've never had an ear infection. i usually don't get sick.

but i stopped with the vitamins last couple of months, including c

Vitamin C won't do a thing once your infected. The majority of illnesses are viral and you just have to ride it out. Elevated doses of A, zinc, and magnesium will increase your immune response but don't continue high doses beyond one week.

The majority of MDs know very little about vitamins and nutrition - its just not part of the medical school curriculum and generally makes up less than 30 hours of total education.

In most cases, prevention is the best course. Once you're hit with a virus, rest, hydration, and food (as your symptoms permit) are the only real measures to get you back to health.

I get sick 3-4x a year since joining a community gym. It's a petri dish for germs but there's little you can do to completely avoid it - except workout from home. Washing your hands will help, unfortunately you are likely the minority when it comes to hand washing/sanitizing. I applaud you for it but it's an uphill battle. Go stand in the men's washroom for 15 mins and watch how many people use the toilet and don't wash their hands. It's an easy solution and great prevention but a good habit lost on most people.

[MuscleInk]

I still have this sinus infection Im dealing with...what you got?

If it persists for more than 14 days it may be bacterial in which case one or more antibiotics are indicated beyond 14 day infections. A simple culture from your doc can indicate if the infection is bacterial and needs a more aggressive course of therapy.

[GirlyGymRat]

You will notice no one ever spritzes things like the workout handles. People are basically stupid.

workout gloves

[Times Roman]

What you got?

oh just the usual things that make me feel like a wimp

tight chest with some phlegm coughing up
runny nose
red blood shot eyes
sinus pressure
sneezing

[Razor]

oh just the usual things that make me feel like a wimp

tight chest with some phlegm coughing up
runny nose
red blood shot eyes
sinus pressure
sneezing

Exact same thing I got