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johnk · 07-14-2008, 01:59 PM

Hello.

I am a new member and my name is John. Altough I am an athlete I am not either a bodybuilder or powerlifter . I would like to answer questions in the forum but with my current knowledge unfortunatly I can only ask. I would be happy even if people directed me to right places for research but getting answers from you guys would be the ultimate obviously.

Here is the question put plain and simple that I need to dig for an high school paper:

If a bodybuilder of lets say 4 years who achived a good amount of mascularity. Stops lifting weights forever. But still takes his weight in grams of protein and good nutrition, would his body go back to its starting point.

Thanks a lot guys.

Darkhorse · 07-14-2008, 02:19 PM

For a high school paper or a certification?

johnk · 07-14-2008, 03:00 PM

I dont study in the US I dont know what certification means

Andrew.cook · 07-14-2008, 03:01 PM

That is a terrible question. In what world would this happen?

Pitysister · 07-14-2008, 03:12 PM

hey...be nice.

he would not retain strength. gotta use them muscles.

Andrew.cook · 07-14-2008, 03:47 PM

I wasn't being mean... it was a terrible question.

Pitysister · 07-14-2008, 03:53 PM

haha...i know.

Ross86 · 07-14-2008, 06:01 PM

Research "atrophy"

slayer of souls · 07-14-2008, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnk

Hello.

I am a new member and my name is John. Altough I am an athlete I am not either a bodybuilder or powerlifter . I would like to answer questions in the forum but with my current knowledge unfortunatly I can only ask. I would be happy even if people directed me to right places for research but getting answers from you guys would be the ultimate obviously.

Here is the question put plain and simple that I need to dig for an high school paper:

If a bodybuilder of lets say 4 years who achived a good amount of mascularity. Stops lifting weights forever. But still takes his weight in grams of protein and good nutrition, would his body go back to its starting point.

Thanks a lot guys.

You could probably apply lamarcks theory of disuse. If you are an athlete then what happens when you stop training but keep eating the same?

EricT · 07-17-2008, 01:39 PM

So the question is whether you can maintain muslce through diet alone. The answer is absolutely not. Use it or lose it. Muscle is energy expensive tissue. It is not a good form of energy storage for the body so it will be ditched in favor of more efficient means of energy dymamics no matter what and how much you eat.

07-14-2008, 01:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
johnk Rank: New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2	Help for school paper Hello. I am a new member and my name is John. Altough I am an athlete I am not either a bodybuilder or powerlifter . I would like to answer questions in the forum but with my current knowledge unfortunatly I can only ask. I would be happy even if people directed me to right places for research but getting answers from you guys would be the ultimate obviously. Here is the question put plain and simple that I need to dig for an high school paper: If a bodybuilder of lets say 4 years who achived a good amount of mascularity. Stops lifting weights forever. But still takes his weight in grams of protein and good nutrition, would his body go back to its starting point. Thanks a lot guys.
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07-14-2008, 02:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Darkhorse Moderator Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CA Posts: 4,106 Country: Gender:	For a high school paper or a certification?
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Pitysister Rank: Middleweight Experience: 1-2 Years Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,465 Country: Gender:	hey...be nice. he would not retain strength. gotta use them muscles.
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07-14-2008, 03:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Pitysister Rank: Middleweight Experience: 1-2 Years Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,465 Country: Gender:	haha...i know.
	Pitysister's Sig:Born the travesty of man Regular pulse midst pandemonium You're plucked to the mass Parched with thirst for the wicked -You clearly don't know shit about fuck - Kane Dog

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Andrew.cook Banned Rank: Member Experience: 10+ Years Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lancaster, Ohio Posts: 353 Country: Gender:	That is a terrible question. In what world would this happen?

07-14-2008, 03:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Andrew.cook Banned Rank: Member Experience: 10+ Years Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lancaster, Ohio Posts: 353 Country: Gender:	I wasn't being mean... it was a terrible question.

07-14-2008, 06:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ross86 Rank: Middleweight Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 2,255 Country: Gender:	Research "atrophy"
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07-17-2008, 01:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
EricT Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,836 Country: Gender:	So the question is whether you can maintain muslce through diet alone. The answer is absolutely not. Use it or lose it. Muscle is energy expensive tissue. It is not a good form of energy storage for the body so it will be ditched in favor of more efficient means of energy dymamics no matter what and how much you eat.
	EricT's Sig:I'm tired of the myth that bb'rs aren't flexible. As a group, they are extremely flexible. They have an amazing ability to bend over, place their heads between their legs, and blow smoke up their own asses.

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