BadBoy_4_Life’s BodyBlog

I Read this article today in the winter2008 (yes, it’s winter here right now) edition of FQ, the official quarterly publication of Fitness Queensland Association. I don’t know if I exactly believe it but it is a reputable publication and comes from the National Fitness Industry body.

the article:

Scientists report that people who regularly pump iron 3 times a week are more likely to go bald.

They found that testosterone levels soared an average of 25% after a session but the levels returned to normal after 30 mins, when the body converted it into a chemical called DHT. However, DHT shrinks follicles and roots - so hair grows back thinner each time. They found it affected both men and women.

Just thought I would put this out there to see what people think about this.

I had 2 thoughts about this.

1. Man, I am so glad that I pump iron a lot more than 3 times a week. haha.   and

2. Why, oh why, couldn’t this be true of all the hair on my chest & forearms & legs etc. That would save me a lot of time shaving those areas LOL.

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