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Articles by Mick Hart
Steroids And Drug Testing (part 1)
Virtually all competitive sports involve drug testing in many of their events. In most cases, although some may argue this point, it is a fact that the vast majority of the competitors have been using, or are still using at the point of the competition, performance enhancing drugs. It is simply human nature in a highly competitive athlete to find an 'edge' over his or her competition, and this often comes in pharmaceutical form, coupled with a plan of action to 'beat the test'.
Steroids And Your Blood (part 2)
When it comes to glucose, a body-builder is not too concerned, although he should while on medication as the blood sugar levels can be adversely affected. If we add that fact that most body-builders take in abnormal levels of carbs, these extreme levels could be the onset of diabetes.
Anabolic Steroids And Your Blood (Part 1)
Heavy training will always produce extraordinary results for bodybuilders regardless of whether he is taking Anabolic Steroids or not. We are going to take a closer look at a really vital organ...the liver, although we do in fact rely on all of our bodies organs for detoxification, various energy conversion processes, as well as muscle growth and repair.
Bodybuilding And Common Training Errors (Part 2)
It is a well-known fact that following training your body ability to synthesis protein is enhanced. It is also pretty well known that post training muscle tissue becomes more insulin sensitive and simple carbohydrates are more likely to replenish glycogen than be stored as body fat at this time.
Bodybuilding And Training Errors (Part 1)
Eating like a pigeon: This is really quite straight forward. You need an excess of calories in your diet in order to grow new tissues. If you see that you are not putting weight on, then quite simply eat more proteins, carbs and even fats.
What Is The Future For Bodybuilders? (Part 1)
It is a common fact that Bodybuilders are not immortal and have to die at some stage, but this Bodybuilder was barely 30 years old. Although he was relatively unknown on the world scene as a bodybuilder, he was a U.S state heavyweight champion and one of the best at national level.
By when I got to 21, I was 6 foot 1' but if I had started juicing before I probably wouldn't have. Now I felt ready both mentally and physically. I had learnt to train the hard way without drugs and this gave me the determination to succeed. You just need to push yourself to the limit over a period of time and diet is crucial...I worked myself up to 7 daily meals.
When To Start Using Juicing (Part 2)
So when can I begin? And why? I would recommend around 21. As a teenager, a high level of testosterone is naturally present, which cause sparadic growth spurts in males. During this time period the body as a whole has not completely matured including bones, muscle tissue and internal body organs.
Starting Out With Creatine (Part 2)
So what age should I wait until? And why? In my opinion I would say about 21. When you are a teenager, boys will have a naturally high testosterone level anyway, which is why we see growth spurts at that age in males. At that age the body is not fully matured. Bones, muscle tissue, internal organs etc are all still undergoing their natural maturity.
Too Young To Use Creatine (Part 1)
Should you be a bodybuilding novice or a teenager then you MUST read this article which will help you make a decision this will no doubtedly change the rest of your life. One of my opening questions would be, Are you too young? Check out some of the e-mails I have received from CHILDREN regarding Cycles.
Bodybuilding For Teenagers (part 2)
Carrying on from part 1, I would insist on weight training exercises being light to medium , that means no heavy low squats or dead lifts and avoid any spine bending exercise. Start off with fun type exercises without putting them through any ordeal, and never make them train against their will. Try out free standing excercises, flexibility work and teamwork skills through sporting activities.
Body Building For Teenagers (part 1)
Teenagers often come to a crisis in their lives whan it comes to physical appearance and an acceptable self image. These can be troubling times as they strive to reach their objectives, defeat is painful. This combined with the effects of adolesent hormones and subsequent appearence of spots and pimples, they are no doubt in an up hill struggle to reach that acceptable physical image.