Working out doesn't build muscle. Quite the contrary, working out actually tears the muscles, breaking them down, to which the body through anabolism will eventually regrow/repair the torn tissue, thus connecting it and making it larger than before. MD patients show a constant breakdown of muscle tissue and no presence of anabolism in these tissues. Technically, physical therapy can "help" mitigate the symptoms, but ultimately pure muscle training could potentially accelerate the MD symptoms.

Yes, you absolutely can grow out of childhood asthma. If you haven't been to a doctor since then, it would suit you to do so and get re-evaluated. There is a good chance that your airways have changed over time and you may a lessened case. Breathing in and out of the mouth will increase your fatigue more rapidly than slowing your breathing and going in through the nose and out through the mouth. As with anything else, it will take time to get more adept at something. With that being said, cardio takes some getting used to. I believe you probably still have some minor issues with your airway, but possibly something that can be fixed with time and dedication, instead of medical intervention.

hey do you have a strength training body weight routine for traveling with little to no equipment? im going to be gone for a month to another country, going from city to city and wont really have opportunities for going to the gym, so was thinking i could just do something every morning or so.

http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=21269614&f=60&p=331731288
Bodyweight exercises

So I injured my acl/lcl, or maybe i tore it, not sure.. still waiting to do an MRI, x ray showed something abnormal. I can still put pressure on the leg, but cant fully straighten, nor can I can I fully bend it back, obviously because the pain and it feels like something is stopping it. I injured it sunday, twisted knee, heard a loud pop/snap.

Obviously cant run, doctor said could be up to 3 months to let it heal. So if I cant run for 3 months, there goes all my progress for running..literally. Is there any way around that?

I forgot to ask him about deadlifting... since running is more higher impact.. ho safe would dealifting be? I def cant stop it for 3 months because again, made such good progress.

I mean i can do shotse shitty back enxtensions, but nothing makes me feel as good and strong as a nice 300lb deadlift.

How bad are deadlifts with injured ligment in the knee?

Also I heard Cissus or msm and glucosamine/chondroitin or collagen supplements can help. Are supplements more or less useless for healing tendons/ligaments?

Hey raynor:

Thanks for the previous reply regarding the asthma question I have a doctor apt booked now.

On that note, have any workouts to increase v02 max? In a decent amount of time?

I'm a big dude,
260 ibs and like to stay bigger for my career choice
But at the same time, I'm in college and my fitness classes regarding my career choice can be brutal.
I'm currently running a mile in 9:15 and 100% grade is 6 mins and under
And hitting level 7 on the beep test. And 100% grade is level 12.
At the same time I'm encouraged to stay heavier ( better fighting weight)
As you can see, this semester I'm getting by with 60-70%. But that's not good enough to me, At the same time I have to maintain size. Due to possible conflict resolution. I know losing some weight is
inevitable. But any way to increase cardio gains and maintain strength/size atleast somewhat? Or should i forgot about weight lifting entirely( something I love to do as well) and concentrate on size after graduation?
Any advice and workout plan would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance.

Hey Raynor, quick update..

My bench is visibly improving, my weight is still on track with gaining, I'm sitting around 213 from 204..
My new numbers are

Squat: 385
Dead: 445
Bench: 220
Total: 1050

My measurements have minimally increased in size and my pictures are looking fantastic.. Thanks for all you do with this sub-forum and with me.

Your progress will not go away. Your body will be able to get back into it faster than before when you are healed up and post-therapy. DO NOT RUN OR USE IT UNTIL IT IS HEALED.

Deadlifting is NOT advised either, as there is plenty of stress placed on the entire leg, including all joins, ligaments, and tendons. DO NOT deadlift. It could cause permanent injuries at this point.

My advice is to continue resting and let your body heal.

Universal Animal Flex is a good all-in-one supplement for this. I would recommend you take it along with plenty of omega-3. However, do your best to take care and not overdo any activity that engages the leg.