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May 30, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Why are so many young women on steroids?

Victoria Felkar Victoria Felkar is an interdisciplinary researcher and instructor working across the fields of kinesiology, medicine, critical studies and the humanities. Here specific research focus explores women's health and female hormone manipulation within sport and medicine. Follow her on Instagram. Visit victoriafelkar.com. Women on steroids: girls are driven to drugs by social media In…

May 26, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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The best creatine monohydrate supplements for better health

Creatine monohydrate has long been a staple sports nutrition supplement in the fitness and bodybuilding world for its muscle-building benefits, but this potent powder, derived from amino acids, offers a host of physical and mental performance enhancements for both elite athletes to everyday enthusiasts. From increasing strength and power to improving cognitive function, the best…

May 25, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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What is S23 SARM and is it safe?

In the never-ending quest for physical perfection and optimal performance, pro bodybuilders, elite athletes and regular Joe’s will always seek new and innovative ways to get ahead. Among the array of every-more popular performance-enhancing compounds, made attractive by social media and more accessible through online chemists, stand Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) have gained notable…

May 22, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Should all men be on testosterone replacement therapy?

Ali Gilbert Ali Gilbert, AKA the Queen of Men’s Health, is the founder of Silverback Coaching. She has been active in the health and fitness industry for more than 20 years, dedicated to providing cutting-edge male-focused health information in the most entertaining way. She began her training career with clients primarily looking to improve their…

May 21, 20240Comments

ByDr Jonny Rees

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What is TB 500 and is it safer than steroids?

In health, fitness and bodybuilding circles steroids, SARMs and peptides are continually evolving and finding a new audience eager to exploit their perceived performance-enhancing benefits. Among these, TB 500 has won over many fitness fans purported ability to enhance muscle repair, accelerate healing from injuries and improve overall physical performance. As athletes and fitness enthusiasts…

May 21, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Can an infrared sauna make me fitter and healthier?

Infrared saunas are the latest in a long line of effective hot and cold therapy treatments lauded for improving both immediate and long-term physical and mental health. Unlike Finnish saunas, infrared saunas don’t heat the air around you but use infrared lamps to directly warm your body via waves of light that penetrate deep…

May 20, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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SARMs: all the benefits of steroids without any of the side-effects?

Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators, or SARMs, have emerged as a popular alternative to anabolic steroids, promising muscle growth and fat loss without the severe side effects associated with steroids. Originally developed for medical purposes, including treating muscle wasting and osteoporosis SARMs, like many other pharmaceutical drugs, compounds and peptides, have inevitably found their way into…

May 17, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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What is beef protein isolate?

Check out our expert guide to Beef Protein powder, including what it is, how much it costs, where to buy it and how effective it is, here! What is beef protein isolate? It's a highly-refined form of protein powder extracted from beef. Unlike traditional beef protein, which may include fats and other components, beef protein…

May 13, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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What is beef protein powder?

Protein powders have long been used by bodybuilders wanting to maximise the size of their muscles, but have been adopted more recently by a far wider mainstream audience interested in improving their overall health, wellbeing and performance by increasing their protein intake. Whilst protein powders made from dairy sources, such as whey and casein, and…

May 12, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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