Training News October 2017

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Can You Get Addicted to Steroids?

The debate about whether steroids are truly addictive or not has been going on for a long time. Steroids do cause changes in the brain and appear to cause dependency issues in some people.

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Is Sleep Really That Important?

Getting seven to eight hours of quality sleep each night is essential to good health for all adults, especially aging adults and athletes. It keeps hormones in check and diseases at bay.

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Researchers Have Developed New IGF-1 Drug

Insulin-like growth factor, or IGF-1, is an anabolic hormone that is sometimes used by athletes and bodybuilders for protein synthesis. A new IGF-1 drug now has fewer side-effects.

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Can You Substitute Exercise for a Pill?

Many people try to avoid exercise by taking supplements and medications, hoping it will mimic the effects of leading an active lifestyle. Are myostatin blockers the new exercise pill?

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Anabolic Steroids Have Potent Effects on the Metabolism

Protein and fat metabolism are strongly influenced by the use of anabolic steroids and testosterone supplements. The effects could be long-lasting, but they might not be inevitable.

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L-Leucine Critical for Protein Synthesis Balance

L-leucine is a branched chain amino acid which is critical for promoting protein synthesis rather than protein breakdown. Studies show they are an important part of an athlete’s diet.

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