Athletic Performance...
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Anabolic Steroids
Steroids are substances found naturally in the human body and include oestrogen, testosterone and progesterone.
Anabolic steroids are substances that are associated...
Athletic Performance: Dos and Don'ts
If you're about to begin training for the first time, here are ten helpful, tried and tested guidelines for getting the best results. But these suggestions aren't...
Blood Doping/Blood Packing
Blood doping or blood packing, is the process of improving the amount of oxygen carrying components in the circulation of the body, namely the red blood cells. These...
Conjugated Linoleic Acid
As part of the group of linoleic acids which are essential omega 6 fatty acids, this substance can be taken as a supplement as it is thought is may help improve...
Creatine
Creatine is a substance that is found naturally in the body and is a naturally occurring amino acid. It is created in the body from dietary components that have been...
Ephedra
Ephedra is a naturally occurring substance found in plant form that has been used for its medicinal benefits for many years. Due to the effects of this product it is...
How Your Performance is Affected by Beta-Blockers
Normally given for varying cardiac problems, beta-blockers, otherwise known as beta-antagonists or beta-adrenergic blocking agents, are now being...
Insulin Use
Occurring naturally in the body, insulin is being used by those wanting to build muscle or increase their stamina and can seriously damage health if used by those...
Protein Drinks
Along with the many products that are available to performance to enhance their abilities are protein drinks. They are not intended to be used as a substitute for a...
Sports Performance Drinks
Keeping a balance of fluids, nutrients and electrolytes in the body is essential for maintaining good health and for ensuring optimal performance. Sports people,...
Testing For Drug Misuse
There are now many substances banned for use by the governing bodies of sports so it is essential of these organisations to have adequate and fair testing techniques...
Thermogenic Compounds and Fat Loss
Thermogenic compounds are products that are supposed to help us lose fat by altering the rate of our metabolism. These products are marketed aggressively, both...
Using Diuretics
As with many legitimate medications that re routinely prescribed for medical ailments and diseases, the use of diuretics has become popular in those wanting to...
Using Human Growth Hormones
Like many naturally occurring substances, hormones are now being used to help performers enhance their abilities. Human growth hormones are released from the...
Vitamin C: What it Can and Cannot Do
We have known about vitamin C since the 17th century, when it was found that a lack of fresh fruit and vegetables caused scurvy in sailors. But in the last few...
