Is smoking cigarettes going to minimise gains?

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Hi all,

Yes I know the dangers of smoking, but I was just wondering if I should not smoke straight after a workout? Or straight before a workout? I'll give up in time but at the moment I'm just not ready. I'm on a test e, Dianabol cycle atm, in my third week. Seeing gains but not sure how much my smoking is impacting on 'what results I could have' any help would be great..

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P. S. Sorry if I've posted this in the wrong area. Diet and nutrition seemed as close as I could get...

[Jesusbrah]

[Khazima]

I don't think so, it'll just kill you, not to worry.

I actually quit because a bro told me that smoking post-workout kills gains because that's when your muscles want oxygen the most and you're depriving them of it. Got some patches and quit a couple days after.

Doubt there's any truth to it but tbh i have no idea.

That was weed i'm pretty sure, don't think arny smoked cancer sticks.

[ironbeck]

smoking won't kill your gains, who ever told you that is a fool, it will however kill your lungs, and makeu stink at the gym.

[Jesusbrah]

That was weed i'm pretty sure, don't think arny smoked cancer sticks.

Trust me, he smoked/smokes

[OdinsOtherSon]

is this thread for real?

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is this thread for real?

Yes, it's for real bro. Don't want to jeopardise gains..

[PistolPete33]

It will only kill you. Killed my mother at 42 and my dad now has C.O.P.D. from smoking and is on oxygen 24/7 and can hardly even get up to go to the bathroom. Smoking is just so worth it.

[austinite]

Directly and indirectly. You better believe it. Aside from the minimized performance at the gym (No matter how hard you 'think' you're training, you could do MUCH better if you didn't smoke)...

Now, smoking causes less oxygen intake and therefore, increased RBC levels. Testosterone and Dianabol will also cause RBC levels to rise. That's a double whammy. Let's hope you do not have sleep apnea or live in an elevated area...... triple whammy.

Trust me, your 'gains' are hindered.

[Jesusbrah]

It will only kill you. Killed my mother at 42 and my dad now has C.O.P.D. from smoking and is on oxygen 24/7 and can hardly even get up to go to the bathroom. Smoking is just so worth it.

Its all about genetics. My grandmother have been smoking for 60-70 years and is still alive so...

[Jesusbrah]

Directly and indirectly. You better believe it. Aside from the minimized performance at the gym (No matter how hard you 'think' you're training, you could do MUCH better if you didn't smoke)...

Now, smoking causes less oxygen intake and therefore, increased RBC levels. Testosterone and Dianabol will also cause RBC levels to rise. That's a double whammy. Let's hope you do not have sleep apnea or live in an elevated area...... triple whammy.

Trust me, your 'gains' are hindered.

Whats life without pleasure?

Alot of "gym goers" smoke. How much it hinders your gains, i dont know. But what i do know is that you can still gain muscle while smoking. Judge by OP´s pic, it looks like it hasnt stopped him.

[austinite]

Whats life without pleasure?

Alot of "gym goers" smoke. How much it hinders your gains, i dont know. But what i do know is that you can still gain muscle while smoking. Judge by OP´s pic, it looks like it hasnt stopped him.

I was merely providing information for the OP. Not really looking to argue. I know plenty about smoking.

Thanks.

[Motardpdx]

Sorta.. seems counterproductive?

[Khazima]

Whats life without pleasure?

LOL you put smoking in that category? Smoking is only pleasurable once it's a full time habit, the normal person who doesn't smoke may say that about bad foods or fast cars, but not a literal stick of inhalable poison

[< <Samson> >]

a literal stick of inhalable poison

Damn it, WTF

I haven't had a smoke in days & now I want one. . . . lol


JK

Kill your "gains" not really - aid in your death like other bad habits that most of us posses - well yeah

[Jesusbrah]

LOL you put smoking in that category? Smoking is only pleasurable once it's a full time habit, the normal person who doesn't smoke may say that about bad foods or fast cars, but not a literal stick of inhalable poison

Everything in moderation. How much people value life is completely up to them. People drink alcohol, people eat junkfood/cheat meals, people do coke, use artificial ingredienses, jaywalk, skydive, drive fast bla bla bla. All this can be damaging to you, but why live if you cant enjoy life? Better to life a short enjoyable life, than to grow old and misserable.

[austinite]

ok. Enough with the rec drug talk/references. Read the rules, JB.

[< <Samson> >]

Rules -


Steroids are borderline rec - it's a fact(to us at least) 99.999999999999% of us don't have muscle waisting

And juice because we are self indulgent wieners

Different than getting ****ed up - but, not at the same time

But, I'll save my health from smoking to destroy elsewhere.


I don't see that much fun in cigs any more at all & stink like shit.

[davidtheman100]

Everything in moderation. How much people value life is completely up to them. People drink alcohol, people eat junkfood/cheat meals, people do coke, use artificial ingredienses, jaywalk, skydive, drive fast bla bla bla. All this can be damaging to you, but why live if you cant enjoy life? Better to life a short enjoyable life, than to grow old and misserable.

I'm pretty sure a large population of smokers lives would be happier if they didn't smoke. So in turn, they'd grow older, and have a better life if they stopped...

[< <Samson> >]

I don't even see why this is in the nutrition section


Is smoking bad?! Noooo - No way


Oh the stuff people think of

[GirlyGymRat]

Smoking decreases lung capacity.

How could it not impact your performance in the gym?

[Jesusbrah]

Smoking decreases lung capacity.

How could it not impact your performance in the gym?

He was asking if it minimises gains, not preformance. Of course its not optimal, however you can still combine smoking and lifting.

[marcus300]

Directly and indirectly. You better believe it. Aside from the minimized performance at the gym (No matter how hard you 'think' you're training, you could do MUCH better if you didn't smoke)...

Now, smoking causes less oxygen intake and therefore, increased RBC levels. Testosterone and Dianabol will also cause RBC levels to rise. That's a double whammy. Let's hope you do not have sleep apnea or live in an elevated area...... triple whammy.

Trust me, your 'gains' are hindered.

There you go ^^^^^^^^^^^^

[energizer bunny]

LOL you put smoking in that category? Smoking is only pleasurable once it's a full time habit, the normal person who doesn't smoke may say that about bad foods or fast cars, but not a literal stick of inhalable poison

Have to disagree.....I smoke once in a while (when im under the influence) so roughly twice a year now and love it!.....hate it every other day of the year ha..

[Far from massive]

Smoking does not affect gains, to think it would is about as stupid as thinking adding creatine to the tank of a race car would hinder performance......


It always killed me that growing up racing cars all these idiots would joke about those who worried about eating junk or inhaling chemicals as if it were harmless. Yet these same guys would get pissed if you spit in the gas tank of their 5 year old lawnmower.

[GirlyGymRat]

He was asking if it minimises gains, not preformance. Of course its not optimal, however you can still combine smoking and lifting.

Didn't take me long to find this.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/38...-gains/#page=5

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What's OP?

[Khazima]

What's OP?

Origional Poster (i think).

[Jesusbrah]

Didn't take me long to find this.

Direct Effect of Smoking on Muscle Gains | LIVESTRONG.COM

That article is full of bullshit statements. Show me a study that proves its impossible to gain muscle while smoking. Until then, your argument is invalid

[marcus300]

That article is full of bullshit statements. Show me a study that proves its impossible to gain muscle while smoking. Until then, your argument is invalid

How old are you?

[Khazima]

That article is full of bullshit statements. Show me a study that proves its impossible to gain muscle while smoking. Until then, your argument is invalid

It doesn't say it's impossible, it actually clearly states it's still possible. You're deluded if you think smoking doesn't have an indirect or direct effect on building muscle.

[Jesusbrah]

It doesn't say it's impossible, it actually clearly states it's still possible. You're deluded if you think smoking doesn't have an indirect or direct effect on building muscle.

If you open your eyes and read what i wrote earlier, i clairy said:

"Of course its not optimal, however you can still combine smoking and lifting."

The question from OP was if it MINIMISES GAINS, which it does not. If it MINIMISES GAINS, every smoker would look like a shriveled up raisin. Again, its not optimal, its not healty, it will have an effect on your preformance, you will have an increased change of health problems, HOWEVER you can still gain muscle! And thats what the queation was about.

[MR-FQ320]

I see it like this, speaking as an ex smoker, your lung capacity is just not as good versus a non smoking counterpart, you can not carry as much oxygen to the muscles when required, you dont have as much endurance or strength, so over time YES you will be minimising gains

[austinite]

How old are you?

Seriously...

[marcus300]

Seriously...

Lmfao I know lol but think about the bigger picture why I asked lol. ..

[< <Samson> >]

Smoking regularly is just plain out counterproductive & a waste of $


Do, I still have a smoke every whenever? Sure, why not - it's the least of the evils that I fight on the daily

[rahulsingh265]

Quitting smoking is the best thing i ever did..... Smoking is injurious to legs ........

[officious]

Now, smoking causes less oxygen intake and therefore, increased RBC levels. Testosterone and Dianabol will also cause RBC levels to rise. .

Do you know, off hand; if it's the nicotine or the other chemicals in a cigarette causing an increase in RBC levels. I use E-smoke so this interests me.

[austinite]

Do you know, off hand; if it's the nicotine or the other chemicals in a cigarette causing an increase in RBC levels. I use E-smoke so this interests me.

It's oxygen deprivation from smoking.