Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL
Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL
18
Chapters
197
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Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Chapter 2 - Cardio-Respiratory Exercise Physiology
Chapter 2 - Cardio-Respiratory Exercise Physiology
Chapter 3 - Nutrition & Energy Systems
Chapter 3 - Nutrition & Energy Systems
Chapter 4 - Movement Analysis
Chapter 4 - Movement Analysis
Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport
Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport
Chapter 6 - Measurement & evaluation of human performance
Chapter 6 - Measurement & evaluation of human performance
Chapter 7 - Training to optimize physiological performance
Chapter 7 - Training to optimize physiological performance
Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance
Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance
Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport
Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport
Chapter 11 - Motivation In Sport & Exercise
Chapter 11 - Motivation In Sport & Exercise
Chapter 12 - Arousal, Anxiety & Performance
Chapter 12 - Arousal, Anxiety & Performance
Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training
Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training
Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes
Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes
Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health
Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health
Chapter 16 - Nutrition For Sport & Exercise
Chapter 16 - Nutrition For Sport & Exercise
Chapter 17 - Internal Assessment & Practical Work
Chapter 17 - Internal Assessment & Practical Work
Chapter 18 - Perparing For Your Exams
Chapter 18 - Perparing For Your Exams
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Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL
Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL

Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids

Unlock The True Power Of Anabolic Steroids In Sports Performance

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๐ŸŽ‰ Fun Fact Time! Did you know that anabolic steroids are like the "magic beans" of sports? Let's dive in to see how these beans affect athletes! ๐ŸŽ‰

What are anabolic steroids?

Anabolic steroids are chemicals that mimic certain hormones in our body to help muscles grow. They're pretty famous among athletes for a bunch of reasons, but they’re also controversial. Here's why

Weight gain ๐Ÿ‹๏ธ

  • Fact: Athletes who take steroids often see a rapid weight gain.
  • Example: Think about a rugby player who needs to be heavier to tackle his opponents. Steroids could make him gain 2-5kg in less than 10 weeks!
  • But... (there’s always a ‘but’): Some studies show that this weight gain doesn’t always mean stronger muscles. It's like having a car that looks fast but doesn't have a powerful engine.

Faster muscle recovery ๐Ÿ’ช

  • Fact: Steroids can help muscles recover faster after injury.
  • Real-world example: Imagine getting a scratch on your phone screen. Steroids are like that screen protector that prevents deeper scratches and helps the original scratch heal quicker.
  • So, athletes can train longer and harder without getting as injured. This can be super useful for all athletes, no matter their sport.

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Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL
Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL

Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids

Unlock The True Power Of Anabolic Steroids In Sports Performance

Word Count Emoji
635 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited onย 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

๐ŸŽ‰ Fun Fact Time! Did you know that anabolic steroids are like the "magic beans" of sports? Let's dive in to see how these beans affect athletes! ๐ŸŽ‰

What are anabolic steroids?

Anabolic steroids are chemicals that mimic certain hormones in our body to help muscles grow. They're pretty famous among athletes for a bunch of reasons, but they’re also controversial. Here's why

Weight gain ๐Ÿ‹๏ธ

  • Fact: Athletes who take steroids often see a rapid weight gain.
  • Example: Think about a rugby player who needs to be heavier to tackle his opponents. Steroids could make him gain 2-5kg in less than 10 weeks!
  • But... (there’s always a ‘but’): Some studies show that this weight gain doesn’t always mean stronger muscles. It's like having a car that looks fast but doesn't have a powerful engine.

Faster muscle recovery ๐Ÿ’ช

  • Fact: Steroids can help muscles recover faster after injury.
  • Real-world example: Imagine getting a scratch on your phone screen. Steroids are like that screen protector that prevents deeper scratches and helps the original scratch heal quicker.
  • So, athletes can train longer and harder without getting as injured. This can be super useful for all athletes, no matter their sport.

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