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Notes:
In today’s highly requested episode of the Gym Laird, Jim is joined by return guest, Pat Davidson, to discuss topic of steroids.
They discuss:
– The origins of steroids
– What made them try them
– What types of PEDs they tried
– Why people use steroids
– Testing for PEDs
– The demand different steroids put on the body
– Why nutrition is important when using
– What the research says are the benefits and downsides
– Athletes using steroids
– What adults and teens need to know about using PEDs
– The risks involved in using and buying
– Is “roid rage” real
– The mindset of people who use steroids
– How the media and celebrities push or endorse them
– If you decide to take them, why blood work is a must
– Why self care when using performance enhancers is important
– Is it worth taking any kind of steroids
– Jim and Pat’s personal thoughts on using PEDs
Pat Davidson, Ph.D, is an exercise physiologist, strength and conditioning coach, author, consultant, and traveling lecturer. Pat started out in the fitness world as an athlete who was looking to find any training and nutrition tool possible to make him the best he could possibly be at sports. This passion for training knowledge ultimately led Pat to pursuing a Master’s in Science in Strength and Conditioning, and a Ph.D in Exercise Physiology. Pat has worked as a Professor of Exercise Science at Springfield College and Brooklyn College, along with being the Director of Continuing Education and Training Methodology at Peak Performance in NYC.
