Joining Bodybuilding Contests, a Way to Fame
With the popularity of bodybuilding assured without
let-up, more and more people are joining the bodybuilding
bandwagon. When you see those chiseled bodies
on World Wrestling Entertainment shows on cable,
sports and health magazines showcasing well-sculpted
muscles and Hollywood celebrity hunks flaunting
their hard bodies, the allure of bodybuilding
can be insurmountable, especially for the dreamy
teens and young adults wanting a share of the
limelight.
It's no secret that just like the cosmetic industry,
the bodybuilding market is a multi-billion dollar
industry with gym memberships, gym gears for the
home, apparels and food supplements that include
body-building steroids to comprise the regimen
just about every muscle-building enthusiast won't
mind spending their money on. And for most people,
getting the body they want at the shortest time
possible takes them to where athletic associations
frown on - the use of steroids.
Is There Any Truth Behind Steroids' Claims
Oh yes, they're true alright. Steroids have long
been used by athletes to boost performance right
before a contest event as well as enhance muscle
mass and strength among weightlifters. This has
not escaped bodybuilders who consider them a miracle
drug for gaining the muscle mass and endurance
they need.
Steroids are basically anabolic testosterone
derived from humans or animals to get the muscle
mass they want in the shortest time possible.
For the more serious professional bodybuilders,
steroids also boost their stamina and endurance
to last through the daunting workouts in the gym.
Human anabolic steroids are marketed under various
names like Anadrol, Durabolin, Sustanon, and Anavar
while veterinary steroids get markets as Norandren200,
Laurabolin, Desposterona, Equipise, among others.
Any of these will give you the muscular mass and
strength you want.
Steroids belong under Category III of controlled
substances which not even doctors can prescribe
to athletes under pain of prosecution under the
law. They can only be obtained online and from
the streets and can be administered either orally
or through muscle and intravenous injections.
Risks Posed by Steroids
The desired results from imbibing steroids are
temporary and as such require regular use if the
bodybuilder wants to maintain the muscle mass
obtained from it. But there are health risks associated
with its use.
- Prolonged and continuous use are known to damage
internal organs like liver and kidneys and have
been documented to contribute to a host of sexual
problems, one of which is testicle shrinkage.
- Overdose in the hope of getting more strength
and muscle mass not only harms the body but has
limited effects. Unused steroids in the body are
converted to estrogen which can make you look
more effeminate.
- Counterfeit steroids are everywhere to take
advantage of uninformed bodybuilders too eager
to get their muscles up. They range for mere ineffective
placebos to powerful ones that do more harm than
good. It is best that you take some time to evaluate
your sources online before plunging into any steroid
regimen.
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