O2 Utilization

[bblazer]

I'll admit it. I'm a muscle head that loves to run. Nothing really competitive, except for maybe 2 5k's and 10k a season. At the most I run 18 miles a week.

One thing that I have noticed on cycle (test - my first) is that I think my body is using O2 better. At a 9 min/mile pace, I am not breathing nearly as hard as I used to, and my BPM is down about 8. I am sure this is not a result of any focused running training - because I'm not doing any right now. I have done nothing to change my running program.

Could it just be the strength & endurance gains I am making in gym are getting translated to the run? Could my body be compensating for my change in physiology and be giving my muscles more O2 and other nutrients that they normally wouldn't have?

Thanks!
B-

 

[eddymerckx]

I'll admit it. I'm a muscle head that loves to run. Nothing really competitive, except for maybe 2 5k's and 10k a season. At the most I run 18 miles a week.

One thing that I have noticed on cycle (test - my first) is that I think my body is using O2 better. At a 9 min/mile pace, I am not breathing nearly as hard as I used to, and my BPM is down about 8. I am sure this is not a result of any focused running training - because I'm not doing any right now. I have done nothing to change my running program.

Could it just be the strength & endurance gains I am making in gym are getting translated to the run? Could my body be compensating for my change in physiology and be giving my muscles more O2 and other nutrients that they normally wouldn't have?

Thanks!
B-

one reason is that androgens cause cause the erythropoiesis in the kidneys which causes immature stem cells in the bone marrow to become red blood cells--which mean the potential to carry more oxygen.

if you are really interested in the process get "the book"--the book everyone on aas must have in the library-- by William Llewellyn Anabolics 2007 - Anabolic Steroid Reference Manual

 

[bblazer]

OK that makes a little sense. I'm just wondering on what scale this happens.

I guess, I'll get the book.

B-

 

[eddymerckx]

OK that makes a little sense. I'm just wondering on what scale this happens.

I guess, I'll get the book.

B-

you can see as much as a 20% increase in hemocrit (concentration of rbc as part of all the blood) --what that translates to in performance--no idea as it all depends on where you are--if you are in top shape may just a bit....but that bit may be all you need to be 1st not 400th.....

 

[bblazer]

Thanks a lot!

B-

 

[loik4]

Cyclists love EQ for this reason.

 

[eddymerckx]

Cyclists love EQ for this reason.

yes, yes we do