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- Title
The use of Anabolic Steroids in men's recreational Fitness Training.
- Authors
Kyselovicova, Olga; Antala, Branislav; Michalak, Karol
- Abstract
Introduction: The aim of this study was to give general overview of using the anabolic steroids among the recreational sportsmen and at the same time to analyze other drugs used for immediate help to increase their individual fitness level. Materials and Methods: The questionnaire has been used to investigate the potential abuse of anabolic steroids among the recreational sportsmen, practicing non-competitive fitness training at the intermediate level 3 to 4 times per week. Randomly selected 80 men (21.6±3.4 years) from various fitness centers were asked to fulfill the questionnaires anonymously. 80% (64) of questionnaires were returned. Results: The most significant finding of our study: use of anabolic steroids has been determined by 21% of all respondents; any of anabolic users use the drugs without any professional medical supervision; 36% of present anabolic users are decided to use drugs again in case of harder physical activity or fatigue; 36% of present non-users are decided to use the anabolics in case of physical performance; majority of information on anabolics effects is reached from professional athletes and "unofficial distributor" and common use of anabolics and stimulation drugs without any medical supervision. Discussion: The results of this study should alert to solve the dynamic expansion of anabolics abuse and evaluate the well-known use of anabolics and stimulation drugs to improve physical.
- Subjects
ANABOLIC steroids in sports; PERFORMANCE-enhancing drugs; RECREATIONAL sports; PHYSICAL fitness for men; EXERCISE for men; MEN'S health
- Publication
Fitness & Performance Journal (Online Edition), 2008, Vol 7, Issue 2, p65
- ISSN
1519-9088
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3900/fpj.7.2.65.e