Monitoring Progress Effectively: Rather than relying solely on scale weight, which can be misleading due to muscle preservation and fluid fluctuations, comprehensive progress tracking should include body composition analysis (DEXA scan, bioelectrical impedance, or skinfold measurements), circumference measurements (waist, hips, thighs, arms), progress photos taken in consistent lighting and positioning, and subjective measures like energy levels, appetite patterns, and how clothing fits
Both compression garments and pneumatic compression devices (pumps) can deliver benefits for quality of life and potential changes to body composition
Although lactate has been widely accepted as a key fuel source in mitochondrial metabolism, whether it can be directly oxidized in mitochondria is still controversial
On the other hand, steroids can produce rapid and dramatic muscle gains but come with significant risks and potential side effects
It is especially important to maintain healthy microbiota to prevent the onset of neuropsychiatric disorders