Bodybuilding

Steroid use: Androgen and anabolic steroids have a few uses that include medical uses and a use of gaining an competitive edge in a lot of sports. There are also great medical uses for androgens and anabolic steroids but in turn there are also horrible side effects. Some athletes use steroids to build muscle and enhance performance. Anabolic steroids are illegal and prohibited, both in competition in collegiate and professional sports. Anabolic steroid use is also prohibited by the International…

Cable workouts are by far the safest and best exercise regimes for trainees to build on the muscle quotient and also to increase their overall strength. While the cable exercises if incorporated well can effectively do great for the entire body, given below are some of the cable exercises which in turn does a whole lot of good in the strength gain all over the body. Some of the full body cable workouts for men are given below. Standing Cable Row The Standing cable Row exercise regime usually…

When it comes to using essential bodybuilding supplements, casein protein is a super supplement that is ideal for your strength and nutritional needs. When you are unable to obtain your required daily protein intake, a casein protein supplement is a great meal replacement. In fact, among other types of protein, casein is considered to be one of the top choices for a protein alternative. This particular protein is derived from dairy products such as yogurt, milk, ice cream and other foods.…

The subject of fitness is talked about by thousands of individuals everyday, but what exactly is fitness? Is it as simple as everyone says it is? The subject of fitness is talked about as if it is so simple, but the reality is it 's not as simple as we make it out to be. There are a number of variables that go along and play a role in the subject. Throughout my paper I will talk about the fundamental basics of fitness; cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular fitness, muscular flexibility, and body…

Calisthenics Socrates once said “What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable” (Greek Calisthenics Movement, 2015, para. 7). In a country where obesity is a rising epidemic, there is always a new and upcoming fad to lose weight or get healthy. There are the ever rising gimmicks that are advertised and targeted to those who are interested in improving their health; these trends come and go. People become less enthused by the…

Hello class, I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving weekend. This week, studying the topic of the benefits of obtaining muscle for overall health, I just wanted to hit on a few topics that skirt just outside the course scope. Besides the four reasons given to us in the book, promoting the benefits of gaining muscle, I personally believe it goes a little deeper than just those four. The big one that first came mind is just that, mind. For many individuals, weight training is a source of…

Progressive resistance training means a gradual increase in load during the training period and should always been monitored by a trained professional. The number of repetitions that everyone can tolerate depends on the external resistance such as the load imposed during the exercise, which is called MR in the studies published: for example, 1MR indicates the maximal load tolerated with one repetition. Resistance training is defined as an activity that develops and maintains strength, resistance…

“Steroids, sometimes referred to as "roids" or "juice" are the same as, or similar to, certain hormones in the body. The body produces steroids naturally to support such functions as fighting stress and promoting growth and development. But some people use steroid pills, gels, creams, or injections because they think steroids can improve their sports performance or the way they look.” One should not use steroids in professional sports, because young people look up to this professionals as role…

Anabolic steroids are synthetic drugs that act like the male sex hormone called testosterone. Steroids can be taken in many ways. For example, orally, applied with a patch, with a cream, or injected. Anabolic steroids can build muscles at a rapid speed. Many doctors prescribe anabolic steroids to patients with serious diseases, such as AIDS. These patients tend to lose muscle mass due to their diseases. Although steroids promote muscle growth and provide a major advantage in athletic…

With a cute name like burpee, one doesn't naturally think it is an extreme exercise that will crank up the intensity of your workout. However, after a few minutes of performing burpees, you will quickly discover that your own bodyweight provides enough resistance for a true kick ass workout that will increase your stamina and fat loss at a much more rapid pace. What is a Burpee Burpees work your entire body. They help you increase your strength, give you tremendous power and anaerobic…