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In reference to João's post below, which suggests that anaerobic exercise might increase hair-shedding, I respectfully posit that evidence to that end is anecdotal, at best, and that his conclusion seems unlikely to me. While it is true that very high blood levels of testosterone (as might be achieved through the use of anabolic steroids) have demonstrated a positive correlation with male pattern baldness, I have seen no evidence that the increases in testosterone, progesterone, and/or human growth hormone that result from anaerobic exercise lead to hair shedding. It is more likely, in my opinion, that the decreased shedding João has enjoyed since increasing his aerobic exercise is the result of better overall peripheral blood circulation and oxygenation, which would certainly benefit scalp and follicle health.
Attached is a photo of one of our former community members, "Red Sage," who is but one of many outstanding examples of men with long hair and unquestionably masculine physiques, achieved through good nutrition and tons of hard work, including a great deal of anaerobic exercise.
At any rate, João, kudos on your continued outstanding hair growth, and thank you for remaining true to yourself and inspirational to others. You rock, my friend!
--Val
Thanks for posting this, Val. This guy immediately popped into my head when I read João's post but I couldn't think of his name.
Red Sage is a tremendous example of a man with a well-developed masculine physique achieved with no hair loss or degradation whatsoever. I agree that it's crossing the line into artificial hormone territory that has the potential to cause problems.
Hi Val,
Thanks for posting this update on the thread João started a few days ago.I would say,based on these pictures,you debunked the notion that bodybuilding can cause excessive shedding.I do remember this guy and have to say he worked hard to get what he achieved.I work out four days per week but would never build up like that as it would be too much for my liking anyway.Certainly I don't have the body type for that.Anyway it was an interesting subject I thought.Cheers
Mãrk
Hello Val =)
Thak you for your positive comments! As I have told in my post, I really have got no proof as to wether my experience is accurate or not. I just wanted to share it because it could be of some relevance. I am well aware though that there are a lot of guys who are very muscled and work out very hard and still have awesome heads of hair. I didn't mean at all that what I had come to suspect would be a general fact...
It's great if it's not true =) I guess it's never really possible to figure out since it can depen so much depending on so many factors.
Hope all's well with you too!
Regards to you ^^
I also call BS on the claim that strength training causes any sort of hair loss. I've been strength training since before I had long hair and have had no such problem. I think people might be confusing the dieting associated with body building with the strength training aspects of it. I went through some diets with almost no fat. While I didn't experience any hair loss, I could see that causing hair loss and not the strength training. Just for kicks here's a picture of me before my hair got long.