Author: Dr. Steroids

The purpose of this movement is to get Manny Ramirez elected as a STARTER to the 2009 All Star Game in St. Louis? WHY? To highlight the silliness that are the MLB rules towards PED users as well as their “head in the sand” approach to this situation. Rather than confront it head-on, MLB is choosing to do nothing and simply hope there are three higher vote getters in the NL OF. The issues surrounding Manny, the All Star Game, PEDs represents the “perfect storm” for MLB. Now, I am not a Bud Selig basher, but there are things he’s…

Muscle failure, the total inability to move a weight during barbell bench press, shoulder press, leg press etc. or the inability to perform a rep in a proper way, has always been differently approached by athletes, who – as bodybuilders – praise it as one of the most effective workout routines to gain muscle growth, whereas powerlifters neglect the idea of benefiting from muscle failure and stick to the prescribed number of reps per set and the prescribed weight limit. Recent findings unveil that muscle failure may either contribute to your success or put you at a risk of a…

One of the best ways to train for any sport is with Tabata drills, especially martial arts. Its short-busts/short-rest format simulates the type of activity one would see in realistic combat. According to thinkcombat.net, “Tabata Drills are the Holy Grail of workouts.” Oladisun “Junior” Tuyo-Scanlan of Penn Training and Fitness Center in Hilo, Hawaii, training facility of BJ Penn, has put together a Tabata Drill that has left even the lightweight champion gasping for air. A regular Tabata Drill is 20 seconds of an intense burst of an exercise followed by a 10 second rest. You try to do as…

Thirty-seven year old, and two time former welterweight champ, Frank Trigg is making a return to UFC after over three years of absence. Though no official date or opponent has been set, Frank’s looking forward to giving the 170-pounders a run for their money, coming off of four straight wins. But with all the fresh, new talent out there, is UFC making a mistake by letting him jump back into an already packed and cutthroat weight class? Or is the only reason for his return so that there can be a Hughes vs. Trigg 3? Some seasoned UFC fans are…

The world loved peanut butter, and the world loved chocolate… Since the beginning of time, she has looked for new and exciting ways to combine them for ultimate pleasure. Sure, it’s a bit of an exaggeration, but Reality TV just cannot seem to get enough of MMA. From “The Ultimate Fighter,” to my new favorite from MTV “Bully Beatdown,” there appears to be no end in sight. Here are a few that we can expect in the future… Ultimate Women’s Combat – It’s exactly what it sounds like pitting 16 of the world’s best female MMA fighters in a Ultimate…

Jose Canseco is so broke that he can’t even pay attention in court. In his latest lunatic-for-hire stunt, he graced the Japanese world of MMA with a performance that looked about as graceful as Captain Kirk fighting a space lizard on the old school Star Trek. Since Canseco’s MMA days may be few, I’ve come up with the 10 things that Canseco is most likely to do next to pay for his ‘roids… I mean, to pay for his back-alimony! 10. Date Britty Spears 9. Partner with Avon to come out with a signature scent called “Desperate” (If Avon is…

Being strong enough to gain and maintain control of your opponent’s wrists can help you set up for a variety of submissions, as well as frustrate your opponent. Working on technique is crucial, but eventually you are going to have to hit the iron to really see improvement in your ability to execute. Most all of us have done some wrist curls, but today I’m going to cover some easy and functional ways to improve the strength of your grip. Strength training is necessary, but none of us want to add yet another lift day or a ton of extra…

Chicken and beef are at the top of the recommended foods list for bodybuilders before even thinking about fish. Fish contains a high protein source, however, if you want to compare other fishes to canned tuna, it does not have a real high place amongst bodybuilders. On the other hand, fish is a food constituent which not only assists in building your muscles but as well aids in taking care of your health. The choice of which fish you should eat depends on your personal taste. You can opt for fat-free fishes like flounder and sole or if you wish…

p>Meisha Tate is looking super hot in her Fight! Magazine Photo! She will be featured as Fight Magazine’s June 2009 Fight! Girl. Could we have another heart breaker on our hands like Gina Carano? Who knows how far this sexy photo can take Tate. Women’s MMA seems to really be opening doors these days for beautiful women who can throw down. Meisha Tate knows how to throw down for sure, and it looks like her modeling career is not far behind. Pardon the pun!

Rampage Jackson and Rashad Evans, both former light heavyweight champions, will coach heavyweight fighters in the upcoming 10th season of the TUF. Season 10 will follow two teams of larger fighters—something the show hasn’t done since back in Season 2, when Evans won the show. This will be Jackson’s second coaching stint in four seasons. The coaching stints mean that the fighters won’t themselves fight again until the end of the year, and postpones a possible Jackson v. Machida in the fall. The bad blood between the two fighters should add some drama to the already rowdy show. USA Today…