Author: Dr. Steroids

The trade deadline came to a close this past weekend and things were moving faster than Shakira’s famous hips. The importance of the has proven its value in recent years. Due to the deadline, the consistent choking in Alex Rodriguez’s chase for his 600th home run was put on the back burner. C.C. Sabathia pitched the Milwaukee Brewers into the playoffs in 2008. That same year, the Boston Red Sox traded away Manny Ramirez to the Los Angeles Dodgers where he put together one of the best 50 game stretches ever and propelled the Dodgers to the NLCS (National League…

Swiss balls, also referred to as stability balls are one of today’s top fitness tools. This one, inexpensive piece of equipment can improve the strength of your abs, the lower back, butt, thighs, and more. Using the stability ball creates an unstable surface, forcing you to engage your core throughout every exercise in order to maintain your balance. The constant shifts to maintain your form and position result in improved balance, coordination, and flexibility. The stability ball can be used alone, with free weights, or in combination with a medicine ball. Where Did It Come From? The Swiss ball was…

Sam Bradford just signed a $78 million contract with the Rams before he even threw a pass in training camp. $50 million of it is guaranteed. His “people” got the negotiations done in the middle of the night so he could show up to practice. Tom Brady is “unhappy” with the progress on his new deal. I’ve heard him say–and I’m paraphrasing–that he will “hopefully make the team” and he “will do his best,” but let’s face facts. These preening/posturing QBs don’t want to try too hard until all the money is in their pockets. If Tom Brady was really…

In an athletic era that will certainly be remembered for its numerous doping and steroid scandals, the very word “supplement” has come into disrepute.  Mention a legitimate protein supplement like creatine alongside elite strength training endeavors like bodybuilding or weight-lifting and the eyebrows of the public begin to arch. The central issue behind the stereotype is the lack of definitive research into the long-term physiological impact of creatine. Though it has been almost 100 years since Harvard researchers first identified creatine as a muscle-building supplement, it is only in the last two decades that its use has come under any…

I know that Terrell Owens is all drama. I know that he’s a “crybaby.” Hell, we’ve even used his “crying picture” here at When T.O. broke his leg prior to the 2004 Super Bowl he had to find a new way to stay in shape. If you recall, he had to drag himself back in time for the big game. Many people questioned if he would be ready to play. Even though he wasn’t 100% he was able to play in the game, and we all marveled at his toughness. Well, part of that recovery was due to resistance bands.…

Most men have a high sex drive that usually comes on full force as young men. These desires start due to an increase in testosterone in the early teen years and run wildly like the bulls in Spain through the 30’s. The problem is that no one ever talks about why the desire to have sex declines with aging or what you can do to fix it. The natural ego in a man makes this conversation a very tough one to have. A lot of men correlate the lack of sexual desire with working and the added stress that comes…

Lorenzen Wright, former NBA player, was found dead in a wooded area outside Memphis. Wright was an all-world Center at the University of Memphis and left school early for the NBA. Wright played 13 season in the NBA for 5 different teams–most recently the Cleveland Cavaliers. Reports indicate that he was visiting his ex-wife and children. It has also been reported that Wright was being sought by armed men, and the Memphis authorities have not ruled out homicide.

Dez Bryant made waves at training camp for refusing to carry Roy Williams’ pads after a practice. In fact, I think he told Williams that “he was straight” and “I’m here to play football.” After the initial incident blew up on all forms of media I watched a slew of retired pro football players complain that Bryant was a diva. They said that you just have to carry people’s pads, buy them dinner, get hazed–whatever it took to “fit in”. I suppose I’m a little confused. I didn’t realize that Dez Bryant wanting to be “business only” was a bad…

When I think about lazy summer days, I think about sunflower seeds. We’d swim all day at the pool, then rest for an hour or two before it was time to head to the ball park. Our snacks of choice were Big League Chew (strawberry, please) and sunflower seeds. Who doesn’t remember the hulls mixed into the dirt on the base paths? Besides coming from a pretty fascinating plant, sunflower seeds are packed with nutrition, making them number four on my top five list of seeds to eat for good health. Let’s look at why! Sunflower Power Facts We all…

This past week in baseball was definitely highlighted by off the field activity. The Los Angeles Angels traded for Dan Haren, Lou Piniella announced his retirement, Andre Dawson entered the Hall of Fame, and most importantly Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig approved human growth hormone blood testing in the Minor Leagues. Both the American and National League Central races are heating up. The Chicago White Sox lead the AL Central by one game over the Minnesota Twins, and the Detroit Tigers only trail by three games. The White Sox have cooled off and are rumored to still be in the mix…