Athletic Performance
Below are our 12 articles in the 'athletic performance' category:
Steroids are substances found naturally in the human body and include oestrogen, testosterone and progesterone.
Anabolic steroids are substances that are associated with testosterone, the male ...
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 cells are responsible for ...
Conjugated linoleic acid is being used as a method of inducing weight loss and building muscle mass. It is generally thought to have useful health benefits and is obtained from a diet that includes ...
Creatine is a naturally occurring chemica lin the body. It is created by the bodt from amino acids gained from dietary sources. It can also be taken in supplementary form and is often used by ...
Ephedra is a natrually occuring substance used in many medicines including over-the-counter cough mediicnes. Due to its stimulating effects on the brain and nervous system and because of its ...
Beta-blockers are a group of drugs commonly prescribed in the treatment of many illness such as angina or those suffering from irregular heart rates. They are also used by those wanting to steady ...
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 who do not need it for medical ...
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 healthy diet and exercise ...
Sports drinks are fluids designed to maintain a healthy balance of fluids and electrolytes in the body of a person who is playing sports or training for long periods. They work by altering the speed ...
Drug testing has become a regular part of sproting perofrmance with routine testing being carried out in many sports. The temptation to use banned substances arises out of the increased pressures to ...
Diuretics, or water tablets are used to aid the body in getting rid of excess fluids that can build-up as a consequence of other medical conditions. Their use however, has become abused in many ...
Like many naturally occurring substances, hormones are now being used to help performers enhance their abilities. Human growth hormones are released from the pituitary gland located in the ...
