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ADT, maybe not? Anyone opted out of ADT?
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@jime51 that's an interesting question, is exercise and weight training recommended to those on ADT? I mean, just thinking about it, it's never good to just laze around, but with zero testosterone it's going to take some serious discipline to keep at it and I have to wonder at the results - could it result in raising testosterone, even a little, and would that be good or bad?
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@carbcounter I understand that on ADT it’s possible to lose 30% of your muscle mass without exercise. Weight training seems to be key. Dr. Newton spoke at a November pcri.org conference (YouTube) and listed six basic exercises which I am including on my twice weekly gym days. MWF I have a 90 min. exercise routine at home.
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I would throughly agree with Jeff. I have just finished 2 years of Eilgard.
During this time I have played squash, light weights at the gym and jogged. JUST DO IT 👍
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Exercise and weight training is essential if you are on ADT. It can alleviate some of the fatigue that people have. They’ll be very tired and do some exercise and find it gives more energy. It’s not going to raise your testosterone while you’re on ADT, the ADT controls it. I get my testosterone checked every month. It’s always under five..
I’ve been on it eight years and run a mile twice a day and go to the gym three times a week and do weight exercises for my arms and legs pretty continuously while I’m there. Do 60 to 70 sit-ups which does help keep the stomach muscles tighter.
I started going to the gym when I found I could not get off the floor without propping myself up on something pulling myself up with my arms. I can now get off the floor without assistance.