Mechanisms of Action for Growth Hormone (GH) and Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) Warning:The following information is intended only as a hypothetical consideration of ways in which human physiology may be altered, through pharmacological means, to achieve striking muscularity. The drugs discussed in this series of articles are, by and large, prescription drugs and should not […]
Anabolic Steroid Articles
Our steroid articles provided detailed, practical information on how anabolic steroids are used to build muscle size, strength and otherwise improve physical performance. They cover topics such as the history of steroids, steroids in baseball, the medical uses of steroids including testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), the side effects of steroids and how to manage steroid side effects.
A Basic Primer on Endurance Training
Ask Charles Staley #16 – Endurance Training Although many anaerobic athletes often eschew the concept of endurance training altogether, in fact, ALL athletes must have the capacity to endure their event(s), no matter how brief or long that might be. However, for the gym-hardened anaerobicists among us, delving into the World of endurance theory can […]
Ask Bill Roberts #16
Deca and Acne?; Insulin-Only Cycle?; Women and Tribulus; Cytadren and Gyno?; Male Pattern Baldness, Deca, and Testosterone; Feedback On 2 On / 4 Off Use of Testosterone Enanthate; Interactions of AAS and Corticosteroids; Information Source for Beginning Female Bodybuilder; Anabolic Steroids and Sexual Performance; Improving On a Dianabol Cycle; Dianabol Plus Oxandrolone?; Reference For Clomid Use?; Norandros And Inhibition?; Hair Loss, Propecia, Deca, and Primo; HCG vs. Clomid; Sexual Effects of Norandrostenediol
Female Athletes and Menstrual Irregularities
What sets the female gender apart most from the male is the dynamic rhythmicity of the reproductive cycle. Dynamic fluctuations in hormone levels cyclically prepare the female human body for propagation of the species despite the volitional intent to produce children. Today, more women are participating in sports activities and training has become increasingly intense. […]
Black Market Androgens: The Legal Risks
Introduction As adult men age, their bodies gradually produce less testosterone – the male sex hormone that is both anabolic (i.e., builds muscle) and androgenic (i.e., promotes male characteristics). Many men approaching middle age – and sometimes earlier – begin to experience the negative effects of this natural decline. Doctors practicing in the developing area […]
Anabolic Steroids and the Athlete: The Legal Issues
Introduction Anabolic steroids are classified as controlled substances under U.S. federal law and the laws of many states. An alleged major East Coast distributor was recently arrested and a stockpile of anabolic pharmaceuticals was reportedly recovered pursuant to a search of his residence. Further police investigations are being conducted, and other athletes are being arrested. […]
Ask Charles Staley #15
Gaining Weight for Rugby Charles, I am an amateur Rugby Player in Australia. Just recently my coach told me, it was time to change position. I am 24 years old and at 209 pounds and standing at 6ft, he felt I would need to change if I was to make the pro scene. He believes […]
Ask Dave Palumbo #7
Enemas for Bodybuilders; Removing Estrogen from Synovex; Detoxifying Your Liver and Kidneys; Massive Gains with Massive Dosages; Nubain; High Protein / High Fat and Thyroid
Ask Bill Roberts #15
What to stack with Primo?; Oral Winstrol; First cycle with Dianabol; What to stack with Winstrol; Deca and Dianabol; Dianabol dose; Prohormone questions; Anabolics for Mom
Body Image, Bodybuilding, and Cultural Ideals of Muscularity
Body image is a term that has come to represent the “internal” image or representation that we have of our physical appearance (Thompson, Heinberg, Altabe, & Tantleff-Dunn, 1999). It is to be contrasted with the “outer” image or an objective view of attractiveness (i.e., a rating made by a supposedly unbiased observer). Although commonly thought […]