jacb
Active Member
This is a probably a VERY basic question for those that have a clear knowledge of how the hormone system works, but one that needs clarifying for those of us who are still learning.
If we assume (incorrectly) for the sake of debate, that when one is on TRT, all testosterone comes from supplements. In my case, injected testosterone Cypionate. The amount injected should therefore determine the total amount in the body … The size of the “Cake” or Total Testosterone.
As we know the “Cake” is then divided into three pieces: shown above.
My question is (following a recent blood test) what effect does exercise have on Free Testosterone?
I assume that as we exercise we use up the Free Testosterone and this can be seen in the measured blood test percentage, reducing as we exercise?
Why do I ask this? I have been on the same protocol for over a year. During the first six months I was physically very active. During the second six months I have been very busy at work and far less active.
My recent blood test shows that my free testosterone percentage (%) is significantly higher (whilst on the same protocol). Is this to be expected, due to my more sedentary life style? Do I simply reduce my Cypionate protocol when less physically active?
What has confused me slightly, is that the total testosterone (ng/dL) is also elevated. Perhaps one would expect this to rise due to the increased volume of Free Testosterone circulating?
Perhaps my latest batch of Cypionate is stronger in mg terms per mL than advertised and I have inadvertently be taking a larger dose of Testoterone?
What effect on Total, Free & Bioavailable Testosterone does exercise have on blood test results?
If we assume (incorrectly) for the sake of debate, that when one is on TRT, all testosterone comes from supplements. In my case, injected testosterone Cypionate. The amount injected should therefore determine the total amount in the body … The size of the “Cake” or Total Testosterone.
As we know the “Cake” is then divided into three pieces: shown above.
My question is (following a recent blood test) what effect does exercise have on Free Testosterone?
I assume that as we exercise we use up the Free Testosterone and this can be seen in the measured blood test percentage, reducing as we exercise?
Why do I ask this? I have been on the same protocol for over a year. During the first six months I was physically very active. During the second six months I have been very busy at work and far less active.
My recent blood test shows that my free testosterone percentage (%) is significantly higher (whilst on the same protocol). Is this to be expected, due to my more sedentary life style? Do I simply reduce my Cypionate protocol when less physically active?
What has confused me slightly, is that the total testosterone (ng/dL) is also elevated. Perhaps one would expect this to rise due to the increased volume of Free Testosterone circulating?
Perhaps my latest batch of Cypionate is stronger in mg terms per mL than advertised and I have inadvertently be taking a larger dose of Testoterone?
What effect on Total, Free & Bioavailable Testosterone does exercise have on blood test results?
