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Common mistakes
(Don't forget read all !!!)
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If
you ask ten athletes how steroids are best used you will get ten
different answers. If you ask for a reason such as why or how come
you will get replies such as the following: "The other guys in the
gym do it just the same way;" "I have heard that a certain pro is
taking the same compound;" "I read in the book that with this one
can obtain fantastic results;" and many more can be heard. These
statements only reflect what unfortunately is not reality: hardly a
athlete knows how steroids should best be used. What shall be taken
in what dosage for how long? Is it better when I try this
combination or should I rather try another? If I could only know
whether my preparations are really originals? Despite the fact that
steroids have been used to improve sports performances for more than
thirty years most athletes are still uncertain. Thus they can be
easily manipulated and influenced. The so-urgently needed
information is missing since there are no useful published
scientific exams, helpful physicians who are familiar with this
subject are few, special magazines conceal the problem, and top
athletes deny that they ever used steroids. Consequently, many
mistakes are made which, if at all, result in unsatisfying results
and the often unnecessary side effects. Although the range of
mistakes made is very far-reaching, some stand out since athletes
keep repeating them. Everyone taking steroids or considering taking
them should read this carefully in order to be sure that he will not
be one of the several thousand athletes who keeps making just these
mistakes.
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1. The use of excessive dosages:
Bodybuilders like extremes more than any other athlete.
One acts according to the classic incorrect assumption
that "more is better." If five tablets work well, then ten
must double the effect. With such an attitude the door is
open to potential side effects, and it is not even
justified by a clearly improved effect. The effectiveness
of almost all steroids is dosage dependent up to a certain
degree and is achieved when the bonding potential of
steroid molecules and steroid receptors is exhausted. When
the receptors of the muscle cell are saturated the
remaining steroid molecules begin looking for another
target. Liver dysfunctions, kidney dysfunctions, hair
loss, acne, high estrogen levels, reduced production of
the body's own hormones, and aggressiveness often have
their origin in dosages which are too high. So called mega
doses do not result in a distinctly higher strength and
mass gain. Those who believe that 50 Dianabol and 1000 mg
testosterone per day is the only way to an "ideal body"
have, to put it mildly, the wrong information.
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2.
Duration of intake is too long: The non-stop use of
steroids is not recommended for most athletes for two
reasons. First, when high dosages are taken over a long
time, the risk of potential side effects increases
considerable. The chances of organ damage are especially
high when oral 17-alpha alkylated steroids are
continuously taken. Second, such a behavior is very
dubious since the effect of the administered steroids
weakens after a certain time which, with a higher dosage
or a different preparation, can only be stopped briefly.
Everyone should know that the stronger the steroid the
faster its effect decreases so that the use over a long
period of time is even more foolish. Will Anadrol the gain
increase usually is reduced after only 3-4 weeks while
with Deca Durabolin, for example, often continuous
progress can be obtained over 10-12 weeks.
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3. The use of the wrong steroid
preparations: not all steroids are the same. One must make
a clear distinction between highly androgenic,
potentially-toxic steroids such as Anadrol,
Methyltestosterone, Dianabol, Halotestin, etc. and the
weaker androgenic, predominantly anabolic and less toxic
preparations, such as, B. Primobolan, Deca Durabolin,
Oxandrolone, Andriol, and Winstrol, Since, above all. the
First mentioned drugs are the ones which cause the several
side effects it makes sense to reduce their intake to a
maximum of 6-8 weeks. Especially women, young adults, and
older athletes should be very cautious when selecting
steroid preparations. It would also be desirable that the
general public and the media consider this distinction in
their future negative general opinions and articles.
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4.
The selection of an
unfavorable intake schedule: The effectiveness of every
steroid program can be considerably increased by a clever
combination of steroids since they have a synergetic
effect. This means that with a low total dosage one can
obtain better results. Since various receptors are
attacked it is possible to delay the receptor saturation
so that the steroid combination will remain effective over
al longer period of time. At the same time potential side
effects can be minimized. Instead of, for example, taking
50 mg Dianabol per day, the athlete should take 20 mg
Dianabol/day and 200 mg Deca Durabolin/week. Generally one
can say that best results can be obtained by combining an
oral with an injectable steroid. The combination of two
oral preparations such as Dianabol with Anadrol or
Oxandrolone with Methyltestosterone makes less sense.
Since the protein-building and nitrogen-retaining effect
of most steroids decreases after a few weeks one should
begin with a low dosage which is increased slowly and
evenly during the intake interval. Athletes whose steroid
cycle is longer than 6-8 weeks should usually switch to a
completely different combination. Another frequently-made
mistake is the sudden interruption of the steroid regime.
Many side effects, a possible rebound effect, and strength
and weight loss can be minimized if the dosages are
decreased slowly and evenly. This also includes that at
the end of the intake interval not the highly effective
steroids such as Anadrol and testosterone are taken but
that the athlete switches to milder preparations and
includes these during discontinuance.
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5. The use of fakes: To correct
this problem is very difficult for most athletes since the
black market with its overwhelming preponderance of faked
steroids represents the only source of supply.
Unsatisfying results, often no positive results at all,
and an unusual number of side effects are unfortunately
common and caused by the use of fakes. Many faked steroids
are impure, do not contain the alleged substances, are
often considerably under dosed or contain something
completely different as specified on the label.
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6.
Disinterest in
periodical exams by a physician: Every athlete who takes
steroids should have a physician periodically check his
blood, urine, ph value, liver values, and the blood
pressure. As important as the preliminary implementation
of these tests is the right timing. It is important that
the First exam is carried out before the regime. Thus it
can be determined whether the athlete has the physical
condition to use steroids or, based on certain factors
should avoid certain preparations. This also helps obtain
reference and comparison data so that in a later exam
possible changes in results can be easily determined. The
second exam is recommended 5-6 weeks after the steroid
intake. Further administration of steroids should depend
on the result of the exams. If the results are acceptable,
four weeks after termination of the steroid program
another test should be made to check whether or not
possible smaller deviations were normalized. Have your
physician give you a written copy of your blood results
and check the Various values together with your physician.
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7.
Negligence of external
factors: The use of steroids alone does not guarantee
impressive results. Their effect strongly depends on four
individual factors which together have a synergetic effect
and are therefore called the magic rectangle: Training,
nutrition, rest, and attitude. Especially when steroids
are taken many athletes have a tendency to neglect these
important requirements
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