Author: Dr. Steroids

Welcome to the Jungle Baby! I think Axel said it best. This is a Jungle this week. The College Football season is a jungle. The NFL is a Jungle. THE MLB is a Jungle. Everything is a mess. I’m totally a child of the 80’s and nothing better sums up the current state of sports than a Gun ‘N Roses song. Who better to express the incredible amount of angst even fans of good teams are feeling? Who better displays raw emotion like a band that was completely messed up when they did all their recording and yet still sounded…

In sports, as in life, unfortunate circumstances are bound to occur. Some are minor:   a bruise, a stinger, having the wind knocked out of you. You take a couple plays or a couple minutes off and you get back in the game, your intensity and desire no less sated or quelled by the previous events. Other times, things are a bit more serious: a broken leg, a torn knee ligament, maybe elbow surgery for examples. It costs you significant time, but with rehabilitation and dedication, you can resume your career the next season, and conceivably at the same high level.…

The holidays are on the horizon and as an athlete or bodybuilder you must determine how you will keep your body healthy and in shape even though there are incredible eats and drinks available during the holidays. The key is to stay in shape but have fun, too. The following tips will help you find a happy medium, so you can enjoy festivities of the holidays while staying in shape. You need to schedule your workout days on a calendar. Admit it with shopping and getting together with family and friends, gym hours shortened or completely closed, you’ll need to…

Those are all myths. Gaining weight is just about RELATIVE eating; eating more than you currently are. I know you think you’re eating a lot, but you’re still not eating enough. Otherwise you wouldn’t be skinny. Metabolisms and genetics don’t have THAT much control over you. Read on. The 8 main reasons why you are a ‘hard gainer’ are: Lack of Food: Write down your daily calorie intake – trust me, you’re not eating as much as you think you are. Make sure you’re actually eating at ALL possible times. Wrong Food Choices: Foods like salads and vegetables in general,…

And we take a return to this series, in which I show you the pros (and cons) of different steaks. If you haven’t read the last article I’m talking about the different cuts, and why (and when) you should eat each one. So, with no further ado, here’s the final part. Sirloin Steak – Best For…Energy Undeniably tasty, sirloin is an all-rounder cut, good in nearly every aspect. Statistics per 100g: 135 kcal 4.5g Fat 23.5g Protein ———————————————– With an average fat content of 4.5%, sirloin is a great balance of flavour and texture in between rump and fillet steak.…

Appreciating the consequence of stretching the back muscles begins with grasping and understanding of how these important muscles correlate to the overall function of the body. Muscles of the back shore up the spine while the back maintains the overall strength and control of the whole body. The muscles in front of the spine, known as flexors, assist the back to flex forward. The muscles in the back of the spine, known as extensors, help the body to remain upright. On the side are oblique muscles that help the back to rotate and help maintain posture. The reason to stretch back…

It’s the most prized man food, but how many of you actually know how to get the most out of your weekly slab of steak? Or even more so, how many of you even know what steak to buy? Here’s the guide to finding the cut that’s just right for you. Rump Steak – Best For….Nutrients Often considered to be the lowliest and most chewy cut, rump is actually lean and a vitamin-rich power food.   Statistics per 100g: 125kcal 4g Fat 22g Protein —————————————– Have you ever been chased by a cow? No, I don’t mean being hunted by…

There are various ways to lose weight, one of which is to eat according to your blood type. If you have ever given blood you will have been given a card or keyring, which states your blood type. There are four main blood groups:, A, AB, B, and O. If you are unsure as to what your blood type is, make an appointment with your GP and ask them. It should be in your medical file. Dr Peter D’Amamo has claimed that by eating the correct foods that match your blood type, they can help push the body into optimum…

It ain’t gonna be all peaches, sunshine and roses when the Packers and the Vikings face off on Monday night.  The Packers and the Vikings already hate each other (kind of like the French and the Germans…only a whole lot more) and now the Packers have even greater reason to hate the Vikings and the Vikings fans get to gloat because they got the first-ballot Hall of Famer AND he made a miracle play last week (to a guy who’s name he didn’t know.)  Needless to say, that’s the marquee matchup of the week. We’ve got some weird games going…

The lunge stretch is a favorite by many athletes and is by far the most useful of stretches for these four muscles. Start out by merely placing your body in a standard lunge position, and gradually press down and slowly back toward and through to your heels as you drop your knee to the floor. The most useful and helpful move in this stretch is to push downward into the hips while stretching. By doing so you open up the flexors a bit more, thus you achieve a deeper and more effective stretch. Breathe normally while you stretch and try…