This article explores the influence of Instagram fitspiration on male body standards. It examines how idealized images impact men’s and women’s body satisfaction differently,
How Instagram Fitspiration Influences Male Body Standards
This article explores the impact of Instagram “Fitspiration” on male body standards. How does social media content influence men’s body image, exercise motivations, and the internalization of muscular ideals.
Bodybuilders on Instagram: How Do Men Navigate Masculinity While Showing Off Their Bodies
This article examines how male bodybuilders on Instagram navigate traditional and inclusive masculinities. Analyzing Instagram posts, it explores their negotiation between physical dominance and emotional expressiveness.
How USADA Leveraged Public Opinion to Take On WADA
The United States, particularly through its Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), exploited the Russian doping scandal to challenge the authority of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and redefine anti-doping governance through national interests via the enactment of the Rodchenkov Act.
How the New York Times Shaped Public Perception of the Russian Doping Scandal
This article examines the New York Times’ role in shaping public perception of the Russian doping scandal, focusing on media influence, agenda-setting, and international repercussions, particularly highlighting Grigory Rodchenkov’s revelations.
How Mainstream Media Manipulated Public Opinion of the Russian Doping Scandal
Learn how North American media shaped public perception of the Russian doping scandal during the Sochi 2014 Olympics, highlighting themes of unfairness and moral outrage, and examining media influence on cultural attitudes and policy decisions in sports.
EPO for Cyclists: Comprehensive Guide to Medically Supervised Dosing
Learn how to use erythropoietin (EPO) in competitive cycling, focusing on a protocol designed by university researchers. The medically-supervised dosing protocol examines both potential performance benefits and associated health risks.
Does EPO Truly Enhance Cycling Performance? A Study with Real World Dosages
EPO’s use in competitive cycling has been rampant. Despite its popularity, scientific proof of its effectiveness is lacking. Jules Heuberger’s team conducted a rigorous study to investigate EPO’s impact on experienced cyclists.
The EPO Myth of Dead Cyclists
Is the use of EPO as dangerous as some scientists would have athletes believe? Some posit that the equating of EPO doping with sudden deaths is nothing more than a myth.