Steroid bust targets NPC, IFBB, in Pennsylvania »
Operation Roid Runner, a Pennsylvania-based anti-steroid operation, has recently targeted local bodybuilders, as several prominent members of the local area National Physique Committee (NPC) and International Federation of Bodybuilders have been arrested in connection with steroid and growth hormone distribution. The arrests include: Craig Johnson, an NPC promoter and judge, who is charged with one count [...]
Roger Clemens indicted for lying about steroids! »
Roger Clemens is currently facing six separate counts in a recently filed indictment, stemming from when he testified under oath in 2008 before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform – he’s charged with one count for obstruction of Congress, three for false statements and two for perjury. If he’s found guilty, Clemens faces [...]
Muscle memory explained »
Ever taken prolonged time off training, or been injured and laid-up for a while? Strength tends to drop quite rapidly, but you’ll notice that eventually, continued inactivity leads to muscle loss. If you’ve gotten back onto the training wagon you may have also noticed that your muscle mass returns to its previous size a lot [...]
Health foods: Perception all in the labelling »
Although you wouldn’t think it, more people are taking an interest in trying to be healthy. Unfortunately, most don’t actually know how to, and a lot treat themselves all too often with large portions of calorie dense foods. But something well known by food manufacturers is that people now take note of foods labelled as [...]
Vitamin D and IGF-1 »
To date, all the mini-articles I’ve written on Vitamin D are to do with ensuring sufficient intake and avoiding deficiency. This article is no different. But first, a brief description on IGF-1. Insulin-like growth factor 1 is so-called because its structure resembles that of insulin. Created in the liver under direction of growth hormone, IGF-1 [...]
Ergogenics: Music »
The ergogenics series continues today, not with a herbal compound or drug, but with music. I regular use my iPod for workouts, and I can attest to improved workouts with it. There really is nothing quite like listening to your favorite song before a heavy set to get you into the right frame of mind. [...]
Replacement for Rimonabant »
Rimonabant (tradename Acomplia) is a cannabinoid inverse agonist released by pharmaceutical giant, Sanofi-Aventis. The first of its kind, the drug was released around 2006, but was pulled from the market early last year due to the side effects it came with no longer being classed as worth it. With side effects being reported including depression [...]
Bulbine Natalensis displays anabolic and androgenic characteristics »
Anabolic and androgenic activities of Bulbine natalensis stem in male Wistar rats Yakubu, Musa T.; Afolayan, Anthony J. Pharmaceutical Biology (Formerly International Journal of Pharmacognosy), Volume 48, Number 5, May 2010 , pp. 568-576(9) Abstract: Aqueous extract of Bulbine natalensis Baker (Asphodelaceae) stem at 25, 50 and 100?mg/kg body weight was investigated for anabolic and androgenic effects [...]
Belly button altitude linked to success in sport »
While most scientists have avoided “the race issue” in athletics, ostensibly to avoid racism, there are undeniable examples of different races dominating particular sports; Blacks* in distance running, Whites* in swimming, and numerous other examples (*or whatever the politically correct term for these races happens to be at the moment). A recent study examined anthropomorphic [...]
Spiral of Denial author interviewed on doping in football »
Q1. With your knowledge about the game and drugs: How extensive is the use of HGH in the NFL? Matt Chaney, Author of Spiral of Denial: I believe use of recombinant hGHis a widespread problem in the NFL, impacting competition. Recently, Tampa Bay Bucs running back Earnest Graham estimated 30 percent of NFL players use [...]
