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There’s a lot of bs in the fitness industry, and often that bs is repeated by athletes themselves.

It irks me especially when new gym-goers turn towards the geared buff guys for their advice. You have to understand that the difference between you and these guys is that you’re never gonna reach their level. These guys can go to the gym twice a day every day of the week and make gains like it’s nothing. You’d be lucky to be in condition to go back the next day if you put yourself through an intense workout as a natty.

It’s an assumption that because someone looks strong, they must know what they’re doing. It doesn’t apply to people on gear solely; at my gym people go to the big guys for advice, some of whom are not loading. But the “tiny” guy whom I sometimes work out with has some great science and biomechanics advice to give out, some of which I’ve put into practice myself.

But certainly if they get results they have a good workout plan. Ask them about that first before asking about how much you should eat or how you can maximise your gains if you take creatine. (Although in my experience people are quick to praise their training routine yet never actually want to share it lol)

Though sometimes you see people like V Shred who look muscular but have no idea what they’re talking about, and it does kinda comfort me to know that if it worked for them and their terrible advice, then it can only work for me and my sound advice.

    • @CriticalResist8@lemmygrad.mlOP
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      Yeah so cyclists and other athletes that rely on cardio get blood transfusions done before their event so that they have more red blood cells (before they get reabsorbed by the body). As red blood cells carry oxygen, the idea is that you’ll be able to get more oxygen to your muscles than you normally would. This oxygen is used to break down glucose with a chemical reaction, which fuels your muscle cells. So I wouldn’t be surprised if they also take PEDs to help with sugar retention or breakdown (I know insulin is a big one in the bodybuilding sphere to pop out your veins and help you lose the last few kilos of mass).

      It’s not in my area so I don’t know how effective it is, but there’s a lot of research on it and it’s been widely used for decades.

      It also ends up “thickening” your blood the more you do it (IIRC the red cells end up not being absorbed as your body gets used to having them around) which can lead to nasty side effects down the line. Not to speak of course of the possibility of getting contaminated through the needle or the blood itself.

      Also red blood cells look cute as heck. Like caramel candy.