Steroids Lingering Effects

Research found that even years after abstaining from steroid use — and little or no weight training — muscle fiber density and increased number of cell nuclei were comparable to drug-free athletes performing high-intensity strength-training. Additional cell nuclei could help former dopers because more nuclei = more protein synthesis = more muscle.

Chill Out Pre-Workout

50 athletes were placed into a cooling chamber at -120 degrees for 2.5 minutes. They then ran at 90% of their max. After six months, the cooled athletes showed much better results and an increased oxygen carrying capacity.

Scientists think the chilling 1) slows the rise of body temperate, which harms performance; 2) conserves body fluids, because athletes sweat less.