What Steroids Can Do To Your Body

In ancient Greece, the greeks use steroids to increase their speed and strength. (Aschwanden) They consumed them by drinks, potions, and also by eating sheep and bull testis in mass quantities. Steroids started in 1930’s for men who did not have enough testosterone (Anabolic Steroids). They were just created for normal growth, development and sexual function. This steroid that was created in 1930’s was also used in World War II to help the soldiers gain weight and improve their performance on the battleground. (Anabolic Steroids) Later an American physician named Dr. Zeigler created anabolic steroids and released them in the United States in 1958. After he created this drug athletes around the world started using it to enhance their performance

Steroid abuse has become a huge problem in professional sports today. Athletes are now using steroids to gain a competitive edge over their opponents. Also, the athletes are using the steroids to recover quickly from major injuries or surgeries. Many former superstar athletes have been caught taking steroids during the season and offseason.

Gladiators have long been regarded as entertainers performing spectacles of great violence for an avid audience. Many scholars debate whether the gladiators could be considered athletes due to the stark differences between the Greek athletes of the Olympics and the Roman gladiators of the arena. There are many myths surrounding the gladiators. Most people think that the gladiators were savage and would fight each other to the death every time they entered the arena. Many people are also unaware of the training that each gladiator would undergo. The virtue of the gladiators is often brought into question because they are seen as vicious and thoughtless. In this paper, the true nature of the gladiators will be investigated by analysing the cultural context surrounding the definition of an athlete throughout history.

A gladiator sits in the dungeon sweating, for his turn is soon to come. He hears the howls of men and beasts, the thud of corpses dropping to the floor, and the crowd applauding. Finally, he hears the tapping of the guard’s approaching feet down the corridor, and his life begins to flash before his eyes. He is forcefully escorted upstairs and steps out of the gate that closes behind him. Crowds are cheering all around him, chanting for his death. Growling comes from the other gate, and a lion emerges from the shadows, charging at him. Within a few seconds, the jaw had clasped around his neck. Blood was splattered on the floor and the crowd celebrated the demise of the prisoner. This is the cruel practice of gladiator matches, in which those in power force men and beasts below them to clash with each other for sport. I, Emperor Honorius, have decided to bring the abolition of this practice. No more will organize gladiator matches, or they will feel the wrath of the gods and I.

There was much more to Ancient Roman gladiators than what they did in the arenas. The gladiators were more than just warriors who fought for the entertainment of the Romans, they were people. They had lives outside of the arena and often lived better than that of the low class Romans. This paper will explore the life of the gladiator, who they were, what parts of society they came from, and the different types of gladiators that existed in the arena. There will be an in-depth look at what happened to these individuals throughout their life and an exploration into gender among these warriors of the Coliseum. The gladiators weren’t just a type of fighter who happened to battle for the entertainment of others, there were different types of gladiators and battles that took place within those arenas.

Anabolic Steroids are commonly viewed as a miracle drug in order to increase muscle growth and definition, but what most users of the drug don’t know are the life altering effects that prolonged use can cause. When the drug was released in the late 50’s by scientists working for the Soviet Union, they had no idea what the lasting effects were going to be. At first the drug seemed to be almost a miracle, it helped the Soviet weightlifting team beat the American team by a long shot, but then the lifters began to experience certain bodily changes that were actually the onsets of horrendous life changing side effects that could have been prevented with further studies. Since that time, most states in North America and around have banned the distribution and use of the drug completely due to its adverse effects on the body, if caught using such drugs in professional sporting communities, it could land the athlete thousands of dollars’ worth of fines and they can even face up to five years in jail if they are found with the drug in their possession. On top of this, the risks involved can potentially alter the normal way of life for that athlete for the rest of his life, such risks include hormonal changes, cardiovascular problems, behavioral issues, and even problems with the reproductive system.

Unfortunately, the use of steroids can easily lead to many major health problems. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse “Steroids abuse may lead to serious, even irreversible, health problems. Some of the most dangerous consequences…kidney impairment or failure; damage to the liver; and cardiovascular problems…leading to an increased risk of stroke and heart attack (even in young people)” (NIH). Steroids can affect an athlete by increasing the heart rate and decreasing the stamina, a fact that can lead to heart failure. Steroids can also affect the body with acne, abdominal pains, insomnia, and anaphylactic shock. When men use steroids the consequences are more crucial than women. For example, men may experience falling sperm count, shrinking testicles, and increased risk of fertility. On the other hand, women may show signs of masculinity (male type musculature) but also an increased risk of certain illnesses such as breast cancer. In general, steroids affect both of women and men by leading to terrible health problems. Dr. Larry Creswell, a well-known heart surgeon who studied the abuse of steroids, estimates that approximately 3 million Americans use steroids and he supports that the 70% of the athletes in the bodybuilding area, are steroid users. In addition, it is well known that steroids can also cause sudden deaths, sometimes in young athletes but most often occur within the ages of 35-50. In addition, Dr. Dickerman, a professor in the department of

The study of Rome presents an opportunity to relate the past to the present, and analyze how social behaviors have prevailed overtime through sport. Although sent to their death within the arena, the ancient public of Rome glorified gladiators. They supplied an outlet for the public to visually glorify war and violence, while being able to choose a desired hero to root for. Similarly, the professional football players who play in the NFL

Normally, the steroids are used for plenty of people for different kind of the purpose like to increased muscle mass, weight loss and some of the other type of the purpose. Most of the athletes and body builders can use the steroids highly compared to the other people. In UK the steroids are sale for the safe, professional and the reputable online stores. The steroids are offer the instant result to the user for this reason most of the people can use the steroids for the different purpose. The United Kingdome steroids are providing the fast and the best muscle gain within few days. The steroids can be bought and imported to the UK online stores and the medicals. There are lots of different types of the steroids are available in the online, the performance, features and some of the other factures are varied based on the brand name and type of the steroid.

Not all gladiators were brought to the arena in chains. While most early combatants were conquered peoples and slaves who had committed crimes, lured by the thrill of battle and the roar of the crowds, free men began voluntarily signing contracts with gladiator schools in the hope of winning and prize money, but not me I was poor and needed prize money to live. Female slaves were regularly condemned to the arena alongside their male counterparts, but a few citizens took up the sword of the own free will. The gladiators won massive fame among the lower classes. Our portraits graced the walls of many public places, also children played with gladiator action figures made of clay; and the most successful fighters even endorsed products. It’s been a couple of days since i’ve won the battle in the colosseum. The opponent's family is angry at me for the death of the gladiator.

Anabolic steroids are one of the most thought about drugs when talking about gaining weight and muscle. Steroids have been around for years and athletes today continue to use these illegal performance enhancing drugs. But are they really that bad for you? Steroids not only have terrible side effects but they are also becoming more and more common around the world today with pro icons using them and the existence of them.

When most people hear the word gladiator, images of blood, gore, and undisciplined brutality may enter their minds. One could see how ancient gladiators have received such biased and negative reputation through the many modern movies, television shows, and comics that have depicted them in such a way. Contrary to the modern idea of gladiators, they were actually a well-organized and controlled sporting event. While some gladiators did kill, the majority did not receive permission to end the life of their opponents. To really understand the gladiator, one must first understand how they lived.

Athletes, whether they are young or old, professional or amateur, are always looking to gain an advantage over their opponents to come away with the win. The desire for an "edge" exists in all sports, at all levels of play, from peewee wrestling to professional football. Successful athletes rely on skill, practice, and hard work to increase their skills, speed, power, and ability. Today, high school and even middle school students are using steroids illegally. The United Institute of Health reported that 2.9% of twelve graders in high school have used anabolic steroids(Drugs In Sports, 2) These drugs may also have been called: roids, juice, gym candy, pumpers, stackers, balls or bulls, arnies, or anabolics(Anabolic Steroids, 1). Also most

During the Roman Republic and Roman Empire gladiatorial games where used to entertain the masses. Many movies depict gladiators as slaves fighting wild animals, criminals, or other gladiators. Hollywood also depicts gladiatorial fights as free for all’s. However this is not true, the games operated under strict rules. According to , the contest where between men of the same size and the same experience, there were referees that over saw and even stopped fights when one gladiator was seriously injured, and with the expense of training, housing and feeding, promoters taught the gladiators not to kill but only wound their competitors.

An athlete is not an athlete until one knows that there is always room for improvement. When speaking about improvement it can range from many things. Improvement can go from a physical aspects such as extra practices, more training, putting in extra hours or it can go from a mental aspect which requires mental stableness and toughness. So doing things like meditating and yoga can go as far for that. But there is one thing that many athletes probably do come across at one point; and that is the famous product of Steroids. Steroids are recognized for en-hancing athletic performance and making them stronger, fitter, and better for the sport but unfor-tunately steroids are illegal in the U.S due to some serious issues, but just because it is illegal doesn't mean steroids can be put to good use like it once was.