Another old post I'll respond to [without cites, but
if somebody really wants them I'll oblige -
eventually. :) ]
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
<snip>
[article quoted]
> >After the sessions, the scientists performed tests
> to see how the
> >rats' muscles responded. "What we found," says
> Baldwin, "was that
> >after 12 sessions, all three types of workout
> tended to provide about
> >the same amount of muscle growth," even the
> isometric exercises that involved no motion.
> (snip hormones, growth factors, etc... not sure how
> this might
> relate to steroid related things, but Debbie might)
IIRC, anabolic steroids increase both muscle bulk and
strength, but have such adverse effects on other body
systems that they currently are not good for
astronauts (or 'most anybody else); IGFs do not work
in isolation on muscular tissue, so whatever
side/other effects they have will need to be mild if
this approach is to work. Certainly it's worth
looking into further.
As for your statements about needing to use the body
on something besides stationary-type machines, I
believe I'll take your most excellent advice -- and go
for a good long ride! ;}
Debbi
Practicing Perfect Prancing Maru
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