Quote (leemyungbak @ Dec 24 2016 03:36pm)

Hi Ray

So I asked for "bloodwork" at the doctors and they gave me a lipids panel and metabolic panel. I dont know anything and assumed my test levels would show up too. They didnt.

1) Next time, what blood tests should I ask for to get a comprehensive view of metrics that can help with bodybuilding (been reading about test/free test, thyroid, estrodial, IGF1, DHEA/DHEA1) anything else?

2) also do you have a guide to intrepret results?

Thanks!

Quote (ozzyarmy3 @ Dec 25 2016 08:59pm)

Hey Raynor,

So I'm getting very involved in lifting.. I've been following the 5x5 strong lift program for awhile now, and I am definetly seeing results.. How ever, the exercises are repetitive and the same 5 over and over.. Squat, OHP, BB Rows, DL, Bench.. Should I add anything into my workouts? I usually do some light cardio at the end of my sessions.. But I feel like I don't emphasize on any particular group, even though I am getting stronger.

thanks.

Quote (nate321 @ Dec 31 2016 02:10am)

hello!

im having a small, on going problem. when i do barbell rows my lower left thigh seems to cramp up or gets a sharp pain. it doesnt feel like an injury, though. change in weight(very light atm. 85lbs) or angle of my back doesnt seem to make a difference. i assumed my form was wrong, but every time i double check i dont see myself being any different from videos i watch. i also do not get this pain from doing squats or deadlifts. i am not sure how to solve it. any thoughts are appreciated!

Quote (SnoopieIX @ Jan 18 2017 04:11pm)

Also had this. But i think it's not pain, it's like the muscle gets cramped to the point it feels like pain.

Interested in the answer.

Quote (bullets501 @ Jan 7 2017 04:00pm)

Hey raynor:

Just wondering if you have any gym routines cantering cardio?

I'm not a big outdoor runner due to the cold weather, and the treadmill can get boring.

Im looking to improve cardio stamina/running speed.

I'm looking for a routine for a total body cardio workout; just wondering what you think is viable for best results for my current goal.

ATM all I do is shuttle style treadmill run (start at 5.1mph and increase 0.3mph every 1 minute until I can't go anymore) usually make it to 8.7 mph. Before I'm gassed. Doesn't matter if the routine takes 20 min or 1 hour. Just need something to start on to start tracking cardio progress.

Quote (Zigity @ Jan 19 2017 12:30am)

Hey Ray,

First and foremost, I finally have a proper diet! I have been eating extremely healthy, organic, and delicious for almost 6 months, and am seeing more gains than ever before!

I did 5x5 stronglifts for about 4 months, and have been doing hypertrophy for the past 2 months until present.

I follow the 3 on / 1 off split you gave me previously (chest/bis, back/tris, legs/shoulders)

Curious to know if you have any other hypertrophy routines planned out, in terms of the 3-1 as opposed to the muscle groups (im fine with any types of exercise, more worried about the on and off days)

Thanks man!

Quote (leemyungbak @ Jan 24 2017 04:33pm)

Hi Ray,

Any tips on managing trying to study for standardized exams, in my case, CPA licensing, while working full time, AND doing minimum 1 hour of gym work? I know you mention 5 hours of sleep, and always being busy studying and residency and such so I figure you have excellent willpower or on coke (lol).

My brain is fried and I feel like I'm taking a lot longer to absorb information because I barely have time to catch my breath and burning the candle on both ends. Working full time then trying to study for another 4-5 hours makes me take in info that would've probably taken 2.5 hours or so if I didn't have a full time job. I feel like this is super inefficient and want to give up. I missed the gym a lot due to this and I feel like even the gym I'm always back to ground 0 for missing days and lose my gains so I want to give up on that too :( I set my alarms to wake up early and study again, but I end up eventually waking up so that I'm a few mins late to work because I was studying til 3-4am and trying to wake up at 6-7 from that is hell. Basically I have trouble going to work on time rushing out the door, let alone waking up and getting studying in. I am spending a crapton on this sushi bowl place for lunch (12 bucks per bowl) because it's relatively good macros (rice, avocado, raw fish, onions, cucumbers) and is breaking my budget because cant be ass'd meal prepping rn either. I am on so much caffeine that I am probably gonna get a stroke from high bp at this rate.

Could you please help me balance this a bit?

Thanks so much.