When I tell people that steroid use is very common among professional athletes, movie stars, and fitness models, they are usually shocked and upset. They prefer to think that it is extremely rare.<\/p>\n
Let me make one thing clear: I AM NOT “antisteroids”. I think most people are completely wrong. This is problematic because it creates a false reality that can be detrimental to young athletes starting out who hope to one day play professionally…and also to ordinary boys who hope to achieve the results they see on the fitness blankets.<\/p>\n
One more thing: I absolutely do not recommend taking steroids. Side effects include sabotaging your hormone levels and relying on external sources of testosterone (and other things) to keep your body healthy. If you are not followed and advised by a professional, you can face several damn health problems, like shrinkage of your penis and impotence.<\/p>\n
Obviously, things are very controversial when it comes to the use of steroids in professional sports. Most diehard fans just won’t admit that their idols “cheat” and talk about illegal substances.<\/p>\n
But the truth is that it is statistically almost impossible to become a professional athlete: only a fraction of the best in the world reach this level. This gives them enough motivation to do what they can to gain an edge over the competition.<\/p>\n
And here’s the scary part: from all the anecdotal evidence I’ve seen and heard, steroid use seems to start long before the professional level…<\/p>\n
It’s true, it only seems to have started when the athletes started their careers in D1. I’ve spoken to baseball players who have told me their coaches regularly inject it in the locker room…only to be surprised that they gained 20-30 pounds of muscle over the next few months. I spoke to basketball players, who were instructed by coaches to gain 30 pounds of muscle “any way possible” in a single season.<\/p>\n
You might be thinking, “Okay, mate, I’m not going to take your word for it.” Next, listen to Don Catlin, an anti-doping pioneer who has been doing NCAA lab testing for several years. He recently spoke about many obvious shortcomings in college drug testing. Players are not only notified of upcoming tests several days in advance (giving them plenty of time to dilute blood and urine), but many schools save money by limiting work and not testing only major drugs such as marijuana. Often they don’t even detect steroids.<\/p>\n
But when I digress, let’s get back to professional sports…<\/p>\n
From the “mouth of the horse”
\nIf the fact that doping is already quite likely in college doesn’t affect your position, consider a number of direct reports of steroid use by professional athletes.<\/p>\n
Baseball players like Jose Canseco have reported that over 80% of MLBs use steroids. Chicago Bulls Derek Rose recently said steroid use is a “big” problem in the NBA. Eddie George, a former NFL player, said the use of PEDs is “widespread” and “widespread” in professional football. Lance Armstrong has acknowledged doping throughout his career as a professional cyclist.<\/p>\n
The only real argument against the widespread use of steroids in professional sports is the extremely low percentage of athletes who test positive…<\/p>\n
All major sports federations regularly check their players for drug use. It is an indisputable fact.<\/p>\n
But the essence of drug testing is that you have to react and respond to the latest developments in steroids and performance-enhancing drugs. A lot of time and money is spent developing new drugs, so drug testing will always try to catch up. However, players can easily dilute blood and urine if they receive a test message:<\/p>\n
always the best
\nI would also like to add that I think none of this takes away from the charm and fun of professional sports. It adds anyway. These boys are always the best of the best at what they do. Drugs can only complement his enormous talent and work ethic.<\/p>\n
Movie stars are the second group of people likely to use steroids to overcome these genetic limitations.<\/p>\n
Think of it this way: they have a lot of money to spend on quality steroids, they are online enough to find qualified doctors to monitor their use, and most importantly, motivated enough to do so. After all, they get a HUGE paycheck if they get a big role…and often the body helps.<\/p>\n
Not to mention that movie stars are notorious for abusing drugs such as ecstasy and cocaine, so the health risks and illegality of steroids are unlikely to deter them.<\/p>\n
Let’s take a look at some case studies with a quick look at some of the awesome changes actors have made to recent movies.<\/p>\n
Hugh Jackman as Wolverine (before and after photo) – The photo shows a comparison of Jackman during his appearances in X-Men (2000) and The Wolverine (2013). I was 32 in 2000 and 45 in 2013. Our testosterone levels are highest in our twenties and then continue to drop. It would be extremely difficult for the 45-year-old Jackman to manage the 32-year-old’s form… let alone wipe it out completely dianabol before and after<\/a> .<\/p>\n Chris Hemsworth as Thor (before and after photo) – The photo shows a side-by-side comparison of Hemsworth over a short one-year period. It’s bigger and thinner…and they say it’s much, much bigger. Anyone who’s been a lean guy dedicated to buildup, weight gain, and enlargement knows what 1 year of progress looks like. Hemsworth has the best 1 or 2 year old transformations I have seen on the water. Looks like he gained 50 pounds of lean muscle, and experts agree that around 20 pounds is the body’s natural limit. Again, I’m not saying these actors actually used drugs, but they are definitely high probability candidates. And again, that would mean you have to spend on those processes. The fact that a great actor is more enthusiastic about the great movie only increases the overall experience and entertainment value of the movie.<\/p>\n In this article, I’m not even talking about fitness models and bodybuilders (like the one in the photo above), but they are the third group to probably use steroids.<\/p>\n Their livelihood depends on securing a photo, confirming props and other things due to the fact that they are huge and stay thin. Most people don’t have a hard time believing these guys take steroids for bodybuilding, so I didn’t want to spend more than a few last words.<\/p>\n If you want to know if a particular training model makes the most of it, this page has detailed breakdowns.<\/p>\n Anyway, I hope I have given you something to think about.<\/p>\n
\nLet’s not get into The Rock in Pain and Gain madness (pictured above). I like this guy, but let’s be real.<\/p>\nFitness models and final ideas<\/h2>\n