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Happy Monster
Sat, December 16th, 2006, 12:02 PM
I just read this interesting passage in a news article from the BBC:

According to medical research, testosterone - the hormone connected to male characteristics such as aggression and sex drive - rises in women by up to 50% when they get drunk. In men, it falls.

To test this theory, journalist Nicky Taylor got in a boxing ring sober, and after downing a bottle of wine. Before drinking, her main concern was not getting hurt (and keeping her bra straps in place). Drunk - and with her testosterone levels up 10% - she let fly, regardless of the consequences.

Not sure if this is relevant in Weight Training, but I do find it quite interesting!

Maya
Sun, December 17th, 2006, 06:37 AM
Hahahha.....where is my gin? hahahahah

Happy Monster
Sun, December 17th, 2006, 04:37 PM
Perhaps you should do a test. Do a normal workout on one day and then have one or two drinks an hour before doing the second workout.

It might have a positive effect!

Andrew
Sun, December 17th, 2006, 06:15 PM
Perhaps you should do a test. Do a normal workout on one day and then have one or two drinks an hour before doing the second workout.

It might have a positive effect!

lmao...I seriously doubt it. Good one haha...

Kandy2314
Sat, January 6th, 2007, 02:56 AM
Hahaha the bench press bar would get a little wobbly wouldn't it? Hahaha don't let it land on your head...

TarSeal
Thu, January 18th, 2007, 09:29 PM
Lifting and drinking go just fine together.

Beer and squats!