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Estrogen suppression

Submitted by RonnyT on Thu, 2015-02-19 10:05

Estrogen suppression by aromatase inhibitors

There are many articles published about the different compounds used to suppress estrogen. There are two primary estrogens, estradiol and estrone, with estradiol (E2) being the more active of the two forms

Aromatase is a complex of enzymes that convert the androgens testosterone, androstenedione ( and anabolic steroids) into estrogenic hormones

Not too long ago it was very simple, you just used a SERM like Nolvadex or Clomiphene. Many guys didn’t even use them, and just balanced with anabolic and androgenic compounds in their cycle. And with aromatizing and non-aromatizing compounds like Primobolan etc where popular.

Germany

Submitted by RonnyT on Wed, 2015-02-04 11:29

Is anabolic usage of the Nazi’s really a Myth?

First I want to rectify all these writing about the Nazi’s. Well there is no such thing as Nazi-steroids. What people are referring to, is a short period in the World- and German history. A time span that had a huge influence though.

On several boards and articles you can read about the first usage of anabolic steroids and their stacking. Most of the known writers like Hoberman or Yesalis wil argue that there is no shred of evidence in the German literature, but that has a reason and there is a lot of anecdotical evidence. Let’s try to put it all in place. I try to keep all political issues short and post those in the last part of the blog-post for those interested.

The National Socialist German Workers Party (German: Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei) better known as the NSDAP. The NSDAP was formed in 1919 well before Hitler and had nothing to do with Hitler at all until he got into power in 1933. The term “NAZI” is something Churchill made up. Some claim it was a merging of the words National-socialists and Zionism.

Shoulder pain

Submitted by RonnyT on Thu, 2015-01-29 12:20

Rotator Cuff Injury From a Bench Press

The shoulder is the most complex joint in the entire body, and most bodybuilders will experience some form of shoulder pain at some point throughout their lifting career.

Your shoulder is made up of several joints combined with tendons and muscles that allow a great range of motion in your arm. Because so many different structures make up the shoulder, it is vulnerable to many different problems. The rotator cuff is a frequent source of pain in the shoulder.

Push-Ups

Submitted by RonnyT on Fri, 2015-01-23 10:09

Once a very respected exercise, the Push-Up lost its respect from the hard core bodybuilder and earned a new reputation as part of Fitness, Crossfit or other hypes. This exercise was done by almost all Old School bodybuilders. Push-ups play an integral part in complete chest development.

The push-up, is basic, versatile and doesn’t require much more than good form and your body weight and you don’t need to spend anything to get in shape with them. The push-up has many variations and you don’t require the push up board to eye-ball where you need to place your hands in order to hit the desired muscles that you’re looking to work. The push-up allows you to sculpt your arms, shoulders, pecs and abs.

Hidden sugars

Submitted by RonnyT on Mon, 2015-01-19 15:49

We all eat carbohydrates in all kind of different forms. Bodybuilders eat a lot of carbohydrates (carbs) in their “Bulk” cycle to gain weight. They eat carbs to lean out and they are timing eating macro-nutrients such as proteins and carbs to grow musclemass and to get energy to be stored for the next training. But talking about carbs for bodybuilders and recreative bodybuilders I mean nutrient dense foods that adds great value to your health.

Sugar as an additive to sweets or sodas adds nothing to a good healthy diet, except empty calories. Sugar is very addictive and it has been linked to diabetes, cancer, and a host of other illnesses. A carb is not just a carb, it should be part of a whole food that also contains other valuable micronutrients, fibers, vitamins and anti-oxidants. That’s why our parents always taught us that an apple was better for our health that a piece of candy. The difference between natural and processed food.

L-carnosine horsepower

Submitted by RonnyT on Mon, 2015-01-12 10:37

 

 

Pro-bodybuilders and top bodybuilders are shy to share knowledge on the chemicals they use to build their physique. The same is even more relevant for the coaches/trainers/nutritionists. They make a living of it. People like Chad Nichols, Charles Glass etc are always looking to find new compounds to improve “their” athletes. Just look at the fact that it took several years before the general bodybuilding adept understood that the physiques they saw in the Weider magazines, used anabolic steroids. Every young bodybuilder followed the training and nutrition programs in those magazines and bought tons of worthless supplements, before they understood that Arnold and friends used Deca, D-bol, Primo and Stano. It’s always kept a secret, just like the newer products, just remember the GH and the insulin protocols. In this light some of the more shady protocols are to be seen like Markus’ interleukines.

Excess Estrogen

Submitted by RonnyT on Fri, 2015-01-09 10:25

Most young men are dreading the day when their six-pack abs will bloat into a permanent beer belly, they will grow breasts and lose their libido.

Is it inevitable to look like this when you are middle-aged? Big Pharma would like us to believe that. But there is a lot you can do yourself to prevent such a body transformation.

Testosterone decline, which occurs naturally during age, was long thought to be sole reason for these middle-aged transformations. However, new evidence from Massachusetts General Hospital suggests estrogen – more commonly associated with female menopause – mediates some symptoms of “andropause” in men.

 

The idea of male menopause has solidified itself into medical culture in recent years, which has been matched by a tremendous boost in doctor’s prescriptions for testosterone supplements.

A 500 percent increase in prescriptions was recorded between 1993 and 2000, and this pattern continued over the course of the following decade.

Build A Superior Chest

Submitted by RonnyT on Mon, 2014-12-29 09:56

A superior chest doesn’t only consist of perfect chest muscles. Chest, shoulders and traps should be proportional build. It all has to fit into the total picture. Bodybuilding originally was about aesthetics, proportions and symmetry. Wide shoulders and a small waist. I think Old School is superior on these criteria. I posted a lot on this subject and many will agree and many will disagree. But.. I think a small waist will make your shoulders look wider and your chest look bigger.

The Causes Of Acne

Submitted by RonnyT on Mon, 2014-12-22 10:45

If you search the net for side-effects of anabolic androgenic Steroids (AAS) you will find many different opinions on the cause. And mostly you’ll find the pictures of this young (21) bodybuilder. Mostly used by offenders of steroid use.

In the countless threads on the discussion boards you can find a lot of bro-science. Like: “Acne is primarily genetically based -- some get it on back and shoulders, some get on the face, some don’t get anything -- you don't just get acne from aas -- I have never had so much as a pimple from taking anything. Yet my back was covered at one point in high school when I was 100% drug free--Your reading too much about the dangers of aas --I've never gotten acne, lost hair, gyno -- Never had any of that and the vast majority of users I know don't really either give or take some occasional acne. “

There also exist many discussions on pro-bodybuilders using enormous amounts of gear without any acne. Visible acne that is. Well most guys know that pictures a modified. Not only those of models and Playboy bunnies, but also the pictures of bodybuilders in the magazine, PhotoShop, you know.. Still it’s not hard to find pics of pro-bodybuilders covered with acne. Here I posted a picture of Dennis Wolf, but also Dorian Yates and others are not too hard to find.

The Saturated Fat Myth and Bodybuilding

Submitted by RonnyT on Wed, 2014-12-17 10:26

Back in the Golden Era of Bodybuilding, supplements were slim and eating was mostly real foods. There were vitamins, proteins and a few other supplements but nothing advanced as it is today. Even though it was the way it was, we were able to make good gains in training and set the stage for some of the greatest bodies in the world.

We based our meals on meat, eggs and cheese. Cheese omelets and cottage cheese were a favorite among bodybuilders as a protein snack. Sounds a little heavy and boring, but it worked. Lean red meat was popular, as it not only added size but strength as well. Chicken was number two on the list but today is number one. Red meat is blamed for heart attacks and hardening of the arteries, which is called cholesterol today.

The standard breakfast was hamburger patty, whole eggs and cottage cheese. Using the whole egg was preferred as the fat in the yolk was used for energy and not stored as fat. Cottage cheese was a perfect source of protein and also calcium.