Author: Dr. Steroids

Walking can be a fitness activity enjoyed by all age groups, providing a low impact exercise which can improve lung, heart and circulatory function. Walking is a low intensity fitness activity which is ideal for those who have low fitness levels, or are excessively overweight. The intensity of the exercise can be varied, with walking speed and terrain dictating effort applied. There are various health benefits associated with increased walking, including: lower blood pressure, reduced LDL cholesterol, reduced chance of heart attack and decreased proneness to heart disease. Walking can be performed at very low intensity, walking at normal speed…

Kidney stones are often too small to cause any notable discomfort, yet those stones which cause a blockage may result in severe pain, nausea, and fever like symptoms. Kidney stones can be caused by high protein intake, or excess calcium, so bodybuilders and fitness athletes who follow a high protein diet may be more susceptible to kidney stones. So, what can we do to prevent kidney stones? What causes kidney stones? Men have a much greater risk than women of developing kidney stones, and those who have had kidney stones in the past few years also have a much greater…

Love handles, the squidgy excessive tire of fat around the waist, are an aspect of the body which many are unhappy about and wish to lose. Fat around the hips and waist can be reduced with the correct plan, which will flatten the midsection, make the upper torso appear wider, and drastically improve aesthetics. Trying to specifically target the body fat around the hips, waist and stomach with direct exercises will likely lead to disappoint, with spot reduction near impossible and ineffective via such exercises. The key to losing your love handles is overall fat reduction, with direct exercises to…

The elderly can exercise and live an active lifestyle to improve fitness levels and wellbeing, just as with any other age group. The elderly may have illnesses and health conditions which require a different approach to the exercise performed, and it is vital for those with conditions to visit their GP to discussion suitable exercise. With the advice and guidance of a health professional it is possible for the elderly to exercise and live a healthy lifestyle, which often prevents common diseases and health conditions related to living a sedentary lifestyle. It is important to stay hydrated throughout exercise due…

I am sure at some point we have all wondered what it is that allows some people to easily pack on muscle whilst the rest us struggle on. Maybe secretive steroid use? The supplement we see him taking after a workout? A superior training regime? Unfortunately, when we look at the progress made by others we often begin to question our own progress (or lack of) and we may begin to stray away from the sound fundamentals we have always rightly followed and begin to employ wasteful antics which merely mimic someone who appears to be superior at building muscle.…

Q. I have been naturally skinny since a kid, and I now want to begin weight lifting to build bigger muscles. I am 22 and have begun going to the gym, although I am unsure on the correct exercises, and how many repetitions to do for muscle growth. Are there any routines and exercises recommended for maximum muscle growth? Also, should I be looking to buy any muscle building supplements, and what foods should I be eating? A. Muscle growth, known as muscle hypertrophy, is the goal of many, yet there is some debate on the most effective repetition ranges…

The muscles of the arms are one of the most flexed body parts in bodybuilding, so it is little wonder why many beginners tend to focus intensely on the arms. The arms should of course be trained as part of a well balanced training plan, reducing the chance of muscular size and strength imbalances, to create a well balanced, aesthetical pleasing and symmetrical physique. Building the muscles of the arms is achieved by the implementation of resistance training to stimulate hypertrophy, optimal rest, and correct nutrient intake to support muscular growth. The arm exercises which can be executed for optimal…

Gaining muscle mass is not only of importance in bodybuilding, but is also advantageous in some sporting disciplines, and also the goal of some recreational trainers to improve the aesthetics of their physiques. Gaining muscle mass is achievable for most, although it will require hard work and dedication. 5 simple steps for gaining muscle mass: 1) Ditch the isolation for integration. A successful mass gaining training routine will be composed mostly of compound exercises, which target several muscles during the execution of the movements. Examples of compound exercises include the bench press, over head press, row, chin ups, squats and…

Fitness circuits are designed in relation to the goals of the athlete, commonly involving several stations which exercise various muscle groups and body systems. Those seeking to improve their general fitness will benefit most from a fitness circuit which incorporates a variety of exercises to improve the various fitness components – an approach designed to improve strength, endurance, and cardiovascular function, to name a few. Fitness circuits can be specifically designed to improve precise goals, such as endurance, strength, power, or balance, depending on the discipline being trained for. Fitness circuit for general fitness General fitness involves training towards improved…

There are many aspects of a golf swing which dictate the success-fulness of the shot. The major parameters include the technique, tempo and timing of the shot execution which can all work simultaneously together to produce an accurate shot towards the target. Another aspect of the golf swing can be enhanced is the power generated during the swing. As with boxing, the power of the shot means little if technique and accuracy is not yet mastered, but increased power for the intermediate and advanced golfer can aid their game by hitting longer drives off the tee as well as longer…