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Stay away from steroids

If you're an athlete, you've been told at some point in your life to stay away from steroids. But, some of us give in to the pressures of performing well and maintaining that performance for a long period of time. Or, wanting to recover from an injury quickly so we resort to HGH.
I can honestly say that I have never done steroids, but have friends who have done them and are currently on them. Some will even defend them. When asked about how they make you feel, one may reply with an "I feel great - just look at me." Not realizing the damage this person is causing to their body. If you are one of these people, please refer to this article (http://www.ehow.com/how_5071147_steroids-safely.html)


In order to avoid steroid use, surround yourself with friends who are focused on natural work out - friends that want to get in shape - not get "huge."

Harmful effects of steroids

This week's post will deal with the side affects of steroids and why you should abstain from them.



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The most abused steroid are anabolic. These steroids are used to enhance masculine characteristics and physical appearance. Some types of anabolic steroids have irreversible side affects such as cardiovascular diseases and high blood pressure.

(CRP)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSom8Pfv-9U

Safe Exercising

Here's a questionnaire you should answer before exercising. It will lead to safe and more efficient work outs.
http://www.fitnessandfreebies.com/archives/fitness/fitness-tip109.html

For those of you that are thinking about starting to exercise, please consult this website:
http://www.lifemojo.com/lifestyle/a-beginners-guide-to-safe-exercising-207038

Of course, depending on how much you work out, you should see results in about a month. A good workout needs variations. So, please remember to do different work outs and work out different parts of your body each time you visit the gym.

I have a friend who is really seeing the results. He's managed to lose about 40 pounds in about four months. This takes dedication and willingness to go to the gym. Get the idea in your head of you are going to the gym at least three times per week. Your goal is to become your actual person and see yourself as the person you want to be.
By being at the gym it will give you the social proof that you need by seeing others exercise and getting into shape just as you are.

Seeking the advice of a professional trainer is also welcomed. This will make it easier for you to establish a routine as well as having a person there to give you that extra push. Professional trainers have busy schedules so take advantage of your time with them.

Here are some tips on getting motivated to go to the gym:
http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/23863/fitness/gym_motivation_techniques___tips_to_staying_motivated.html

Here is a question asked on Yahoo Answers. This person was having trouble with motivation. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080131013428AAyiro7

Here is an article explaining how to use self-hypnosis as a form of motivation:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Gym-Motivation---How-Self-Hypnosis-Helps-Motivation-For-the-Gym&id=1488318

Please try and avoid the technological fix, being surgery. Only resort to surgery if it is desperately needed and your condition is a health risk and surgery is needed.

To conclude, results also depend on your diet. As most of you may think, you need to take a lot of vitamins. This article may persuade you to try a different approach (http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/eat-safe/vitamin-supplement-exercise-50501409). It talks about eating real food as opposed to vitamins.

Steroids and Exercising

Steroids and exercising has become a huge topic over the past couple years. Whether is be doping in baseball, golf, even cycling.
You can think of a multiple athletes (Alex Rodriguez, Tiger Woods, Lance Armstrong) in each sport that have been accused of taking steroids or involved in other various acts of doping - the newest one called blood spinning. This is used to shorten the recovery time to heal an injury (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood-spinning)

Though steroids can aid and benefit you, they can be extremely damaging and harmful to your body. But, society has placed such emphasis on body type that there is a lot of pressure placed on people to perform and look good.

Some side effects are, tumors, jaundice, fluid retention, and high blood pressure. Also, shrinking of the testicles, reduced sperm count, infertility, baldness, and the list goes on. I'll pass on all of those.

I was watching a documentary on HBO the other day and it was about a family of sons who were all on steroids or who have done steroids at some point in their lives.
One was a weight lifter, one wanted to be a professional wrestler, and one just took them to get noticed. And he did. He had his picture taken with Arnold Schwarzenegger at Muscle Beach in California.
It was pretty interesting. They talked about how most male models that you see on the cover of fitness magazines have all taken some sort of steroid. They even concocted and bottled their own steroid. It was that easy.

Here's a website on (anabolic) steroids: http://www.steroid.com/side.php
Nowadays you can purchase steroids online - pretty sickening that it's so easy to get.

To conclude this post all I can say is taking steroids is simply not worth it. As long as you know, inside, that you're fit and in shape, you don't need to take steroids to prove this to other. Prove it to yourself.

Is exercising a social problem?

Exercising has become a part of many people's every day lives. However, it can become obsessive, which can then become a social problem.

With technological advancements going to the gym has become easier and more addicting.

Being a 'gym-goer,' I usually go with a friend to make it less boring. Seeing fit people at the gym makes you want to go even more...and more. But, it can get to the point where it's not good for you. There is a term called compulsive exercising and it's definition is working out beyond the limits of safe. Compulsive exercisers will always find time to work out, even if it means cutting class, missing work, or getting less sleep.

Your body needs time to rest and recover so going to the gym every day might not necessarily be a good thing.

Another grey area in gym going is the use of steroids. This is definitely unhealthy, but you know there are people at the gym who use them. Some gyms go as far as putting up signs that state taking steroids is not good for your body and is not tolerated.


Please post your comment on exercising and if it has become a social problem. If you think it is, please explain why. If you think it is not a social problem, please explain why.