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NuclearArms,

I had arthroscopic surgery on both knees (the first in 1993 and the second in 2004) and significant amounts of meniscus removed from both. At age 65, I am beginning to experience...

Unfortunately, when I cut the weight down I actually show signs of muscle mass loss, no matter how many reps I perform.

My problem with a low-total rep regimen with heavy weights is that I have an aortic aneuyrism that precludes my ability to engage in heavier lifting. I can only use moderate amounts of weight in my...

[QUOTE=John Prophet;766076493]I am lost here.

help me understand the difference between "gaining mass" and "bulking up"

Good catch! I meant to say gaining a leaner appearance rather than my...

I have been lifting for many years but have a problem with getting too bulked by using three sets of each exercise for each body part. My issue is not gaining strength or muscle mass BUT of leaning...

I would suggest that prior to engaging in heavier lifting that you have a comprehensive physical exam, including an echo-cardiogram to rule out any "silent" cardiac issues, including aortic aneurysms...

I am looking forward to hear what the specialist finds. Although you may be correct regarding there being no problem with your liver, in fact whenever there are elevations of blood/enzyme levels a...

Guys, in fact the hiatal hernia is NOT the major culprit underlying gastric reflux although it may exacerbate the condition. It is the lower esophogeal sphincter that is not closing properly that is...

Rogerthat:

Very true, again, I am not saying cardio is worthless, just not necessary for fat loss. I have seen cardio buffs who lift weights and I personally don't want a body like theirs. I get...

This is the over 35 forum not the teeny bopper section. Therefore it is extremely important to keep in mind that if we wish to continue engaging in bodybuilding in our latter years, seventies and...

There are relatively new medical interventions that MAY assist in improving or curing chronic achilles tendonitis that is unresponsive to conservative treatment.

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You need to seek the opinion of a general sugeon who performs significant numbers of hernia surgeries in order to determine if you are suffering from a hernia or another medical condition. Many...

IMHO, I would not workout until you are cleared to do so by your medical doctor NOT by asking posters on this forum for their opinions. You have a medical condition that can result in residual...

Autino, instead of asking opinions of us as if we know what the heck is going on in your brain regarding a potentially dangerous medical condition I would suggest that you use good judgement and have...

In my opinion, you need to have your wrist evaluated by an Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in hand/wrist injuries. In the meantime, cease doing ANY exercise which requires you to bend your wrists...

i sustained a severe injury to my wrist and shoulder and found that using Power Block dumbells allowed me to continue to perform heavy curls and pressing motions. There are two parallel bars inside...

A major study reveals that men in their twenties who put on alot of weight and have a high body surface area (BSA) and mass are more prone to atrial fibrillation, a heart arrythmia, in their sixties...

Pound for pound, and without the use of ergogenic substances (ie, steroids, growth hormone, testosterone, etc) Marvin Eder's feats of strength remain unsurpassed. In the 1950s he would sit on a...

I am not a doctor and am not making any diagnosis or recommendations BUT IMHO when one has a systolic blood pressure of 180, which meets the criteria for hypertension, they should not engage in...

[QUOTE=BJE;314853031]I've never lost a lot of weight, but I can say that I think that my face looks older because I am thin. I have a lot of wrinkles by my eyes. When I smile my face just kind of...