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post 1672760013 12-13-2022, 07:19 AM
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How much going to gym affects testosterone?

How much going to gym affects testosterone? If someone who goes to the gym, has 700 ng/dl total testosterone, and then stops training. How much his levels would drop about?
post 1672760253 12-13-2022, 07:25 AM
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There are many dietary, hereditary and environmental factors that affect testosterone more than whether or not you go to the gym.
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Originally Posted By OT2000⏩
There are many dietary, hereditary and environmental factors that affect testosterone more than whether or not you go to the gym.
What if I stop just training but otherwise I'll have similar diet (just a bit less protein) and same environment etc?
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Speaking as the highest T member of the forum I think:

Sleep > Sun > Diet > Intense Exercise would be my order.


You won't see huge increase in test levels if you just half ass some workouts though. Especially for leg day. You've gotta be pushing hard during your sets, but consistently getting 7-9 hours of solid sleep is of utmost importance. I placed sun as #2 because getting ~30 minutes of sun 5-6x a week has helped me out a lot. I really believe you guys can boost your levels bye 20-30% (or more if youre VIt D deficient) by laying out or doing some yard work shirtless and in short shorts.


All of what I listed above is important. If you neglect any of them you are missing out on your full potential.
post 1672761313 12-13-2022, 07:49 AM
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If you're so worried about testosterone levels, start pinning f@gg0t. (Ded fkn Srs)
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post 1672761873 12-13-2022, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted By Mic9⏩
What if I stop just training but otherwise I'll have similar diet (just a bit less protein) and same environment etc?
If you still remain active then you should be fine. If you stop then sit on the couch all day you’re fuked.
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post 1672761953 12-13-2022, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted By OT2000⏩
There are many dietary, hereditary and environmental factors that affect testosterone more than whether or not you go to the gym.
True

Gym helps though
post 1672762223 12-13-2022, 08:07 AM
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stop sucking dink OP, that should boost your levels
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Originally Posted By Griggz⏩
Speaking as the highest T member of the forum I think:

Sleep > Sun > Diet > Intense Exercise would be my order.


You won't see huge increase in test levels if you just half ass some workouts though. Especially for leg day. You've gotta be pushing hard during your sets, but consistently getting 7-9 hours of solid sleep is of utmost importance. I placed sun as #2 because getting ~30 minutes of sun 5-6x a week has helped me out a lot. I really believe you guys can boost your levels bye 20-30% (or more if youre VIt D deficient) by laying out or doing some yard work shirtless and in short shorts.


All of what I listed above is important. If you neglect any of them you are missing out on your full potential.
Can’t really get any sun exposure during the winter months the farther you are from the equator.
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Originally Posted By Griggz⏩
Speaking as the highest T member of the forum I think:

Sleep >Sun> Diet > Intense Exercise would be my order.


You won't see huge increase in test levels if you just half ass some workouts though. Especially for leg day. You've gotta be pushing hard during your sets, but consistently getting 7-9 hours of solid sleep is of utmost importance. I placed sun as #2 because getting ~30 minutes of sun 5-6x a week has helped me out a lot. I really believe you guys can boost your levels bye 20-30% (or more if youre VIt D deficient) by laying out or doing some yard work shirtless and in short shorts.


All of what I listed above is important. If you neglect any of them you are missing out on your full potential.
I swear it's always a lose-lose with the sun. Not getting sun lowers T and increases depression, but getting sun makes your face age and increases skin cancer risk.
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post 1672763443 12-13-2022, 08:31 AM
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Not by much. It can lower stress and boost confidence I think those can raise test but lifting itself probably only has a minimal affect.
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Sleep helps test. So does not carrying extra weight
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Originally Posted By ToxMasculinity⏩
If you're so worried about testosterone levels, start pinning f@gg0t. (Ded fkn Srs)
Actually I'm not worried, just interested. I just started going to gym already and wonder will it give me some testosterone boost. I measured almost 700 ng/dl total test when I didn't go to gym and sat on sofa all day without exercising anything almost at all for a long time.
Originally Posted By Griggz⏩
Speaking as the highest T member of the forum I think:

Sleep > Sun > Diet > Intense Exercise would be my order.


You won't see huge increase in test levels if you just half ass some workouts though. Especially for leg day. You've gotta be pushing hard during your sets, but consistently getting 7-9 hours of solid sleep is of utmost importance. I placed sun as #2 because getting ~30 minutes of sun 5-6x a week has helped me out a lot. I really believe you guys can boost your levels bye 20-30% (or more if youre VIt D deficient) by laying out or doing some yard work shirtless and in short shorts.


All of what I listed above is important. If you neglect any of them you are missing out on your full potential.
Will sun be effective for testosterone if I already eat vitamin D supplement 100 ug/day?
post 1672768553 12-13-2022, 10:01 AM
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Before T testing was common people just exercised without knowing.
Then when changes happened they began lifting again....without the number.
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post 1672769243 12-13-2022, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted By nickh04⏩
stop sucking dink OP, that should boost your levels
But the gym brah I hang out with in the locker room said sucking dink in the sauna raises test by 50%.

Are you saying it's the opposite?

I find this unsettling.

In all cereal, test levels cannot be raised or lowered much unless you're an absolute wreck. If you're moderately in shape, and get decent sleep, you might be able to move the needle 10-20%. Translation: You're not going to feel a difference.
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post 1672769743 12-13-2022, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted By AdvancedDreamer⏩
Can’t really get any sun exposure during the winter months the farther you are from the equator.
Sorry to hear that bro. I'm down south and I'm able to catch some sun daily, even in December. It's been about 80/50 temp range down here for weeks now.
Originally Posted By Pats2022SBwin⏩
I swear it's always a lose-lose with the sun. Not getting sun lowers T and increases depression, but getting sun makes your face age and increases skin cancer risk.
I really don't agree with this. Wife works at a derm and I've spoke with the doctors there about it multiple times. The amount of sun exposure that is healthy and sustainable will differ p2p. Because I'm mediterranean I already have an olive complexion and get a healthy glow pretty easy. I can sit out 4-5x per week at 30 min each time and hardly break a sweat. I've never burned and I do not have sun damage on my face. I can confirm this because at the derm they have a machine that'll show the amount of sun damage on your face. I've taken all of this into consideration and tailored sun exposure just like it'd be an exercise routine.

White bros will burn up much easier than I do. Even paler guys (pinkish complexion) will develop burns even easier than your typical white brah. This sort of damage is what (IMO) will cause sun cancer.

Originally Posted By Mic9⏩
Actually I'm not worried, just interested. I just started going to gym already and wonder will it give me some testosterone boost. I measured almost 700 ng/dl total test when I didn't go to gym and sat on sofa all day without exercising anything almost at all for a long time.



Will sun be effective for testosterone if I already eat vitamin D supplement 100 ug/day?
I take 5k/day every now and then and it is not nearly as effective as routine sun. I would do more research on supplemental vit D3 before taking high doses.

These are where my levels stand




High, but not too high, according to my doc.
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Originally Posted By Griggz⏩
I take 5k/day every now and then and it is not nearly as effective as routine sun. I would do more research on supplemental vit D3 before taking high doses.
Wait what do you take 5k/day? 5k ug /day D-vit? This may be dumb Q but I'm tired. What type of foods you do love to eat?
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Originally Posted By Mic9⏩
Wait what do you take 5k/day? 5k ug /day D-vit? This may be dumb Q but I'm tired. What type of foods you do love to eat?
Nah I take 5kIU if i can't get normal sun due to weather or something. It's usually pretty consistent down here, but to keep it simple - I only take if it i feel like i've been inconsistent.


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