Author: Dr. Steroids

Everyone would love to get more daily exercise; however, with an increasingly busier lifestyle, it can often be difficult to find the time to go to a gym or fitness centre. As well, for many people, a gym membership may not be in their budget, or they just do not enjoy the gym atmosphere. Fortunately, there are number of ways people can get the much needed exercise by working out from home. Regarding diet, a recent study says people who drink actually exercise more than those who don’t. Below are 3 tips on how you can work out from home:…

Athletes and bodybuilders who make good use of supplements make better progress than those who don’t. Whilst there may be some tree-hugging yoga-lovers that might be offended by this statement, it is something born out by all those who train seriously and trainers like myself who measure their clients’ results. Naturally, supplement companies are ten-a-penny. The marketing speal that eminates from each screams of the ‘cutting-edge’ formulations and the ‘explosive’ results their supplements will supposedly deliver, yet most supplements are about as cutting-edge as a smartie and the only explosive action occurs over a toilet seat. However, there are also…

I have read numerous articles on this subject over the past few months and it is quite a hot topic. I was introduced to paleo eating about 12 months ago when I first read the book “The Paleo Diet” and then “The Primal Blueprint”. I then adapted this style of eating as I used to eat a lot of oats, milk and brown rice and pasta. After about six weeks, I lost about nine pounds! The good thing was I had reached a plateau and this really helped me shift some body fat and I started to see my top…

A well defined and pronounced 6-pack is only achievable with two things; low body fat and a hypertrophied midsection. The latter is what we aim to discuss in this brief article, and I believe is not optimised by many trainers who are looking to develop a strong and defined set of abs. The reason why I believe this is due to the many people who train the abdominals within a very high repetition range, and do not train anywhere near to failure. I would guess there are some gym goers who train the abdominals within a high repetition range because…

With long working hours, busy lifestyles, and an increased cost of living, fitness trainers may increasingly opt to cancel their gym membership and begin fitness training at home due to convenience and cost. Much of the exercises performed at the gym can be replicated at home with some basic equipment. Additionally, there are free options for cardiovascular activities outside of the gym. Resistance training at home A basic body weight training routine can be composed without the use of any equipment. Such a routine would be composed of exercises such as the press up, squats, lunges, calf raises on a…

New mums can lose the added baby weight post pregnancy by following a suitable diet and fitness training plan. With the new (and sometimes demanding!) addition to the family it can be difficult to find the time to work out, so an effective workout must fit into a busy lifestyle, and ideally be possible to be performed at home. The following fitness program aims to strength the body as well as burn calories to reduce the baby weight. The plan is best supplemented with a sound nutritional plan which is vital for weight loss. Cardio activity Perform cardiovascular activities three…

Adding muscle can be enhanced by following a few simple steps, and also avoiding some common mistakes. This article runs through the main “do’s and don’ts” of adding muscle, which should prove a useful read for beginners, or those who have been going to the gym for some time without noticing the desired results. Adding muscle – do… 1. Eat plenty of wholesome foods. The key to building muscle mass is a frequent intake of quality wholesome meals. Many gym goers will put 110% effort into their gym activities, yet will pay little attention to their diet. A surplus of…

Cissus Drol is a supplement created by the supplement company Generic Labz. Claimed to be the best no-prohormone supplement for supporting lean muscle gains, using Cissus Drol is argued to increase natural hormone levels, decrease estrogen levels, decrease body fat levels, improve mood, and aid connective tissue. Dosages and servings of Cissus Drol Cissus Drol comes in a tub containing 90 capsules. A serving size is one capsule, which contains 375mg of “Growth Support Complex”, and the suggested use on the Generic Labz website is to take one serving (1 capsule) three times per day. So, each tub of Cissus…

Reflex instant mass is a mass gainer supplement which contains micellar casein protein for a sustained amino acid release and has a wholegrain carbohydrate source for a low glycemic source of energy. Each serving contains 54 grams of protein, 65 grams of carbohydrates, and 564 calories. Manufactured by the popular supplement brand Reflex Nutrition, this mass gainer supplement should not be confused with instant whey which is the flagship whey protein product of the same brand. What/who is Reflex instant mass for? Instant mass is high in protein and calorie content, with moderate levels of low glycemic carbohydrates (organic barley…

Creatine is an extremely popular supplement used by advanced athletes, bodybuilders and general gym goers. Creatine is a naturally occurring substance which our bodies can produce in small quantities. Creatines main role is as an energy replenisher, heightening levels of ATP – the molecule which is responsible for the energy needed for muscle contractions. Creatine also possesses some more favourable characteristics for gym goers, such as buffering lactic acid, heightening protein synthesis and increasing the hydration of muscle cells. Whilst creatine sounds like a great supplement to use for many, some remain unsure about the possible side effects. This article…