Carlsongee

I was wondering if you know if muscle mass will result in healthy hormone levels as we age.

I couldn't find research on the relationship between testosterone levels and muscle mass, just exercises induced testosterone response which isn't what i'm looking for.

I know that fat can cause excess estrogen somehow, and also that testosterone can build muscle... But does muscle have any effect on hormones?

The exercise effect on testosterone is minimal and is probably a side effect of cortisol secretion, and has probably little effect on protein synthesis. But over time, as we get stronger and build more muscle, will this result in an improved hormone profile directly through muscle mass or nervous fibres, or perhaps any secondary effects from increased metabolism?

Mark Rippetoe

I know of no evidence that muscle mass secretes or causes the secretion of testosterone. Not even Exercise Physiologists have suggested such a thing.

Robin UK

Sick to the back teeth of inferior product quality at piss-take prices right across the whole economic spectrum from root to branch, exponentially increasing as the years go by. My Question from a Brit to Mighty Texan:

Can’t find a brand of jeans that are truly built to last here in the UK. I’ve always chosen Wrangler over Levis due to the heritage (Levis pedigree and consumer base offends me) but my last 3 pairs of Wranglers have gone to shit within a year. I seem to remember on the forum you are a Carharrt fan. Do you still rate that brand for jeans? If not, do you have a recommendation?

Mark Rippetoe

I quit wearing Wranglers more than 10 years ago after the last pair ripped open at the crotch, right in the middle of the denim. My Carhartt B-11s have never failed in this way.

Robin UK

Brilliant, much appreciated Rip. I’m pretty pissed at Wrangler to be honest because I really like their backstory and pedigree but they seem to have sacrificed quality for profits (surprise surprise). Can’t even get a fucking decent quality basic cotton T Shirt on the UK high street these days - no joke. Either I’m one of the youngest curmudgeons in my town at 43 years of age or the world has gone to shit. I fear the latter.

Bare Steel

I can't speak to a specific brand, especially not in the UK, but keep in mind that fit is a big deal when it comes to the longevity of your jeans. Poor fit in either direction (baggy or tight) will lead to problems. I went through several cuts before finding what worked for me. If you have one common spot that tends to fail first, consider having a good tailor reinforce them straight off the rack via a process called 'darning'. That can help protect the area that receives the most wear.

Dave Longley

I’ve ordered from Barbell Apparel (Vegas) and although pricey, they deliver to the UK now from Europe so you don’t get the bullshit import tax fucking EU anti competition wank bastards.

I’m not riding horses or anything cowboy like, but they’re stretchy and very comfortable. I quite like the fit but I like to be able to fling my legs around in case I need to kick someone in the head.

Good customer service too. They refunded me on a pair of shorts with a fit that made my dick look obscene.

Best shorts I’ve ever tried on.