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A 22-year-old male asked:
why do i lose so much muscle when i quit 2weeks of thd gym? i look skinny now? is that normal?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered
Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Normal: Everyone loses muscle mass when they stop performing muscle building exercises. The rate at which people lose muscle is variable.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
How do I keep my muscles from cramping and stiffening?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

Dr. Kenneth Cheng answered
Family Medicine 31 years experience
Stretching: Muscles need to be exercised. Stretching and strengthening of muscles will help them be in optimal health, minimizing cramping and stiffness.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Which muscles are affected first?
7 doctor answers • 17 doctors weighed in

Dr. Andrew Malinchak answered
Family Medicine 30 years experience
Muscles affected.: The question doesn't make sense. Please rephrase.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Are there muscles that are not affected?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Paul Cohen answered
Family Medicine 28 years experience
Need more info...: In order to answer your post i need more information. Muscles affected by what exactly?
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A 32-year-old member asked:
How quickly can you gain muscle?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Thomas Namey answered
Rheumatology 48 years experience
No answer!: To many age, hormonal, and exercise variables, including machines versus free weights, intensity, repititions, length of workout, etc. However, the gains made early are neural gains, where you learn to contract muscle in synchrony and relax opposing muscle. Muscle cell growth starts 2 & 1/2 weeks after starting a program and will continue for months!
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A 41-year-old member asked:
What can I do to get a six pack and more muscle?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Amir Khan answered
Sports Medicine 27 years experience
Hard work: Start with a proper nutritional and exercise plan. Consult a nutritionist and a certified trainer. Hard work will payoff. Ofcourse genetics plays a role too....
4896 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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