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Lifting weights while on ADT: hitting a wall?

Posted by bluegill @bluegill, Jan 28 5:30pm

I'm 5 weeks into it (Eligard). This is my second rodeo (the first time I was on it for 3 years).

I've been doing intense weight lifting 3 days a week for several months now, and I thought maybe this would help me keep my energy up and keep the side efffects away. But today I've really noticed they're back.

Crap.

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heavyphil | @heavyphil | 6 days ago
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@zzotte

I’m training harder now and preparation for ADT and EBRT, since I never did like to lift heavy, I do more cardio like kick boxing and Bulgarian bag work outs and some weights, should I do the opposite? More weight less cardio because of side effects of ADT?

Thanks
Zzotte

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Those are pretty good muscle toners if you ask me. But adding some moderate weight training is a good idea - no need to lift heavy.

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1723 | @1723 | 5 days ago

I am currently going through ADT and I do a combo of resistance and aerobic training. The only side effect to date has been hot flashes from time to time, nothing else to report. I lift M W and F accompanied by aerobics, and then do aerobics T T S and take Sundays off. You may experience weakness and occasional tiredness which a nap will help. Best of luck. I have dropped my PSA from 108 to .1 in six weeks. Also, watched my diet, eating fruits, vegetables, and fish, excluding processed foods, seed oils, sugar, and dairy products. Best of luck! BTW I am 76.

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tjv1156 | @tjv1156 | 5 days ago
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@1723

I am currently going through ADT and I do a combo of resistance and aerobic training. The only side effect to date has been hot flashes from time to time, nothing else to report. I lift M W and F accompanied by aerobics, and then do aerobics T T S and take Sundays off. You may experience weakness and occasional tiredness which a nap will help. Best of luck. I have dropped my PSA from 108 to .1 in six weeks. Also, watched my diet, eating fruits, vegetables, and fish, excluding processed foods, seed oils, sugar, and dairy products. Best of luck! BTW I am 76.

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108 to .1...WOW! That's quite a drop.Are you going to do radiation as well?

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