BODYBUILDING OVER 60, "TOM TOWNSEND"- GUEST DISCUSSION Q&A-Ryan Root(

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Live discussion with guest Tom Townsend on bodybuilding, competitions, TRT, and his military career. Overcoming adversity as a natural competitor until his late 50's. Tom is still competing into his 60's and seeking his IFBB Pro Card. On topic Q&A discussion Live Stream with special guest Thomas Townsend. #TRT #HRT #bodybuilding #health
0:00 - INTRO
2:00 - Opening Remarks, Maryland state now licensed.
5:30 - Tom's introduction, fitness, bodybuilding, and his military career.
8:46 - Ryan and Tom discuss the stigma behind testosterone and anabolic compounds after the 1994 steroid control act. Tom explains it was legal when he began his bodybuilding career as a natural competitor.
12:33 - Tom discusses his times of trials, overcoming adversity, PTSD, low T, and military deployments.
17:40 - getting on TRT for Tom with his original clinic.
19:56 - When Tom met Ryan and switched clinics.
21:49 - The benefits and positive changes Tom experienced after Ryan had dialed in his TRT protocol.
23:37 - saying hi to the chat
24:14 - Generic vs Branded Test, is there a debate for potency?
25:10 - back to the chat
26:50 - Tom gets back into bodybuilding after a break
29:10 - taking a look at the first few pics of Tom at his BB shows. Talking about the nationals.
33:16 - Recovery protocols for injuries and getting back into BB at 62yo
34:54 - How Ryan introduced Tom to his coach Kurt Havens for his 2024 BB show. Now seeking his IFBB Pro card for 2025.
36:48 - Hormone protocol for Tom's BB show in July of 2024.
39:08 - The science behind drinking 2 gallons of water per day.
40:07 - Discussing coach "Kurt Havens" & macros
43:58 - Tom's current physique image @ 5'8", 210lbs.
47:06 - the common misperceptions people have about your physique and TRT
48:10 - Tom's hernia prior to the BB competition
50:48 - contest prep
53:57 - How Tom felt a few weeks out
56:22 - why everyone needs a coach for a contest prep
57:35 - looking at Tom's natural BB and training pics going all the way back to 1987
1:05:13 - Tom's goal to get his IFBB Pro card and do 1 Pro show afterwards in 2025.
Q&A
1:08:53 - How many sets and reps to build tissue in the offseason?
1:11:45 - Total Iron came back a hair high @183(50-180), my ferritin is only 63, RBC 5.84, HCT 52, HGB 17.1. Test and Nandrolone. Those look okay?
1:14:10 - Would be great if you guys can address any possible laws/regulations that might impact TRT through telehealth clinics in the near future.
1:23:45 - I'm looking for a PCP that has expertise with patient on TRT/HRT
1:24:43 - My Total T is 1038 ng/dL and SHBG is 39.1 nmol/L, that is a ratio of 26, would you recommend increasing the dose to get a higher ratio? Currently not feeling much different than before starting TRT.
1:27:50 - Ryan discusses his new supplement line that is now available.
1:32:34 - Jay adds on to the question: My Total T is 1038 ng/dL and SHBG is 39.1 nmol/L, that is a ratio of 26, would you recommend increasing the dose to get a higher ratio? Currently not feeling much different than before starting TRT.
1:34:07 -ENDSCREEN
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