Does birth control hinder your workouts?
💊💪💊💪Well, I think many of you probably already know that, according to some studies, taking ORAL contraceptives💊 can hinder the process of muscle growth.
Researchers at the American universities Texas A&M and Pittsburgh had 73 women complete a 10-week resistance exercise program and found that those who did not take oral contraceptives gained 60% more muscle mass than those who did.
Anabolic hormone levels
💊 On the other hand, levels of anabolic hormones (which play a role in muscle formation) were significantly lower in contraceptive users, who in turn had higher levels of catabolic hormones (which break down muscle) in their blood.
It’s worth remembering that the less hydrated your body is, the more hormones (cortisol, aldosterone) it will secrete to retain fluid in your body, making you look puffy—in reality, this is swelling caused by water retention.
Proper hydration plays a fundamental role in hormone function and the muscle recovery process.
Trust your gynecologist
💥I’m not telling anyone to stop taking the pill! Like any medication, the birth control pill should be prescribed by a GYNECOLOGIST! ✅They are the right professional to recommend the best contraceptive for each situation! 👉Remember, there are several contraceptive methods!
But please…don’t use this as an excuse not to reach your lean muscle gain goals! Focus on the more important things: proper nutrition, training, and rest!
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💥As I’ve said before… being a woman can’t be easy… getting your period every month, suffering beforehand because of PMS, suffering through cramps and then getting angry because you know it’ll all happen again in 28 days, waxing your bikini line, plucking every single hair to shape your eyebrows…
But one thing’s for sure: A man is nothing without a woman… Not even a cuckold.😜
