Another baseball player, another case of steroid abuse. That’s the way it can seem sometimes for fans of the sport, with a number of high profile cases being brought to light in recent years and many more players under constant scrutiny. Jose Canseco is one example of a baseball player who has openly admitted to … Read more
Anabolic steroids are substances that increase muscle mass by enhancing the effect of male hormones in the human body. These work on testosterone and dihydrotestosterone to trigger increased muscle mass, fat loss, strength and aggression. At the same time, they can also enhance endurance, drive and determination – but they come at a price. Unfortunately, … Read more
Steroids are often written about in negative terms and it’s easy to focus on only their negatives. We’ve all heard that steroids cause a number of unpleasant side effects, that they’re liver toxic and that they’re ‘ruining all sports. But the question then is: why do steroids exist at all? If steroids are really so … Read more
Michael Clark Duncan was a highly charismatic actor, well known for his baritone voice and huge physique. Tragically, he died in 2012 due to a heart attack at only 54 years of age. Today, fans of the actor continue to remember him fondly through his work and to look up to his accomplishments both in … Read more
Steroid use is rife in a large number of sports but baseball in particular has recently been surrounded by a particularly large amount of controversy relating to the issue. This is due to players like Alex Rodriguez going on record admitting to using steroids and others being accused of steroid use and having to defend … Read more
Many people consider Arnold Schwarzenegger to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, not only due to his physique but also due to his overall impact on the sport. Arnie’s charisma is in many ways responsible not only for the popularity of bodybuilding today but arguably the success of the fitness industry. And even now, … Read more
Anabolic steroids represent a very interesting proposition with many upsides and downsides. On the one hand, steroids offer to help us build muscle, lose fat and get the body we want. On the other though, they threaten to damage our health and see us ostracized from our communities. It’s like a Faustian pact, except in … Read more
Alistair Overeem is an MMA fighter who has held numerous heavyweight titles in his career. At 35 he is still fighting but has also been dogged by controversy due to his steroid use. In 2012, Overeem failed his drug test right before a fight with the UFC champ Junior Dos Santos. The test found that … Read more
Very few people ever talk about dry muscle gain. But if you want to be as strong as possible, while additionally looking incredibly ripped, then dry muscle is what you actually need to be chasing after. Dry muscle is pretty much what made Bruce Lee so formidable at such a low bodyfat, but it’s incredibly … Read more
A lot people consider taking steroids because they want to build massive, muscle-bound physiques. Steroids are awesome for adding size and there’s literally no way that you can reach pro-bodybuilder size without a little chemical assistance. But while steroids are indeed very powerful for adding muscle, they also have some other tricks up their sleeves … Read more
