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Bodybuilding and Functional Fitness: A Case Study on Anabolic Steroid Use

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We all know that performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) are in common use in athletics.  They are at least partially responsible for most if not all world records set in the strength sports, and alas, fitness competition is no exception.  Recently we’ve seen a rash of positive drug tests for top level athletes, and even more lame excuses.  This article will explore some of the realities of PED use through an excellent study on anabolic steroid use in amateur bodybuilders.

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The Ultimate Fitness Nutrition Calculator: Weight loss, Muscle Gain, and Body Fat

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We can all agree that nutrition for athletes can be complicated.  There are a million sources of information, most of which are conflicting in their advice.  Eat paleo, no ketogenic is the way to go, but don’t forget carbs!  This article is going to cut through all that nonsense, and provide you with a spreadsheet that will automatically calculate your calories, macros, and body fat, as well as put you on the right path to achieve your nutrition goals.  Did I mention that it’s also free?  Keep reading to get this awesome tool.

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5 Best Recovery Methods for Functional Fitness: A Scientific Perspective

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Recovery has become a hot topic for functional athletes and strength athletes, from the newest noob, to elite athletes.  As such, it is a topic plagued by misinformation, and flat out lies.  It is further complicated by scientific research that, at times, can be contradictory.  The good news is that we have done our research, and distilled the key recovery practices, based on research, so you won’t have to keep wasting your time freezing your ass off in an ice bath, or rolling your hamstrings out for hours on end.

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