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Re: Paxil I am concerned that one of paxil's known side effects is reducing sexual drive. This makes me fear that it also reducing testosterone or related muscle-building hormones.

I can think of two ways in which Ambien may improve gains: 1. The body does not build muscle in the gym. It builds muscle when you are resting. Improved/Increased sleep gives the body more of a chance to build muscle. 2. Most of GH secretion occurs during sleep. It may increase GH by...

I have found a few posts in this forum relating to Paxil & Ambien. Some suggest that Paxil negatively effects testosterone by changing prolactin (sp?) relaease. I would like more information about this. How do Paxil & Ambien (prescription medications) effect muscle gains, fat loss, and...

They are not only given 3 small rations a day. They are given larger calorie meals then a typical adult needs, and at many prisons seconds are allowed. Prisons are not the horrible places you have in mind. A nutriononist evaulates the meals to ensure that they are healthy according to USDA...

I think the basics of lowering body fat are to: 1. Do more fat burning cardio 2. Eat fewer calories if necessary (And of course continue with weight training) I do not think that you need to lower carb intake. I eat nearly 70% carbs, and I was under 5% body fat at my last test.

This is the most active fitness messageboard I have ever seen. It is a great board, but it does not suit my needs well. I think I am a little more into cardio and "natural" lifting than a large portion of the posters. What other very active fitness messageboards exist?

It depends how it is measured. When doing a biceps/triceps/pecs/abs/quad skinfold measure I get between 3.5% and 5.5% . When doing a combination that includes lower back, I get quite a bit higher, sometimes almost twice as much.

MsBeverlyHills and PolishHammer1977, My main goals are: 1. Do not lose any aspects of my current fitness level including strength, cardiovascular fitness, endurance, etc. 2. Improve my fitness whereever possible. I would like to be able to run faster, lift greater weights, etc. 3...

casualbb, Thanks for you comments. This low a heart rate is not unknown in elite athletes. For example (5?) time Tour Day France winner Miguel Indurain had a resting heart rate of 28. Tennis player Bjorn Borg has a resting heart rate of 35. Presedent George Bush (who can run 3 miles in 20...

Hi, I am interested on constructive comments about how my workout routine could be improved. I fear that I may be performing exercises in an ineffective way, or not allowing adaquate time for recovery. I workout on a 3 day schedule. After the third day, I begin the first again without...