You Be The Judge

I designed a presentation on the Real Problems Behind Steroid Use with some facts based on the YouTube film and my own knowledge and experience. Comments appreciated -- good or bad.

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Spartan Steel -- Are you tough enough?

When you watch the movie 300 - you can tell that actors put in there gym time. I gather you become highly motivated when your costume is comprised of a cape, helmet, and leather thong.

When I did a search to find out how the actors got into such kickass shape, I found this great video and article from Men's Journal on precisely how Gerry Butler and crew got abs of Spartan steel. It seems that the trainers follow a Crossfit-type of workout philosophy, incorporating super intense 20 minute workouts that combine weights, interval sprints, and gymnastics, all with a "functional fitness" type attitude. This strategy clearly paired well with the actors, as they not only had to look cover-boy fit, but also be able to weather the Sword, Shield, and Spear combat techniques they had to learn.

The upside, the training worked, as you can see from the multiple six packs visible in the film. The downside - overtraining. If you watch the video, you'll hear Gerry say that after going hardcore for six months, he completely stopped training for a year, clapping his hands together as if to say, "That's enough, where's the pub?"

This is advanced level of circuit training. Feel the pain.

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Pumping Iron -- The Remix

Pumping Iron 1977 -- This is the film that helped bodybuilding and exercise gain its popularity in the late 1970s. From Gold's Gym in Venice Beach California to the showdown in Pretoria, amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests in this part-scripted, part-documentary film. Five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young Lou Ferrigno, whose father helps him prepare for the contest; the ruthless champ psyches out the young lion. Franco Columbu competes in the lightweight class; at home in Italy he solves a tight parking problem by lifting the car into place. Joe Weider is the marketer; Mike Katz and Ken Waller go for the title of Mr. Universe. Bodybuilding and a celebrity-to-be go mainstream.

You'll see my in this video as well on the Incline Bench. Go Louie!
Arnold says Louie should never had stopped competing and would have been untouchable.
I think Louie made an amazing comeback though and that's better than most others.




Liking Arnold or not linking Arnold, liking bodybuilding or not liking bodybuilding, this seventies documentary is an interesting study of the discipline, willpower and guts it takes to succeed in a (let's be honest) rather extreme sport. The film shows the athletes as real people, not merely as empty shells of testosterone. And while some of the views expressed in the film are quite humorous, others are (surprisingly?) balanced and deep-felt.

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Joe Bodybuilder -- Sponsored by Maalox

The anabolic steroids black market is dangerous... very
dangerous...

You have to learn how to protect yourself! You can ruin your health, go to jail, receive massive fines, blow your cash on scams, even kill yourself if you act on even one piece of BOGUS info!

Steroids are widely available on the black market but 99% of these steroids are fake, not pure and can kill you. Did you know Winstrol V, a popular steroid can be faked by using Maalox? Do you really want that for a day at the beach with your shirt off and diarrhea in your pants?
Instead of having a photo moment, you'll have a Maalox moment.

Most oil based steroids can be faked just by adding a bit more sunflower oil to them or even vegetable oil. Not getting enough veggies in your diet? How about a needle full of vegetable oil?
Can anyone say "HEART ATTACK with a side of Pepperoni Zits, please!".

Maybe your a high risk taker that feels your adult enough to try steroids once or twice. That's great, if you want to completely disrespect your body and cause it harm.

Are you stressed that you won't have that lean muscular body for the beach or girls?
You should be more fearful that steroids can kill you over time. You should respect
your HOUSE! You live in your body 24 / 7 and you can't sell it.

Take advice from an expert in competitive bodybuilding. Body Building can be achieved without steroids. It takes hard work and passion. Something that you could use more of, if your thinking about taking steroids.

Don't let yourself be a victim by taking the low road to bodybuilding. Respect yourself and your bodybuilding. The reward will be longevity and you will attract good things into your life.

Your Fitness and Life Coach,

Robert Lagana
http://www.laganafitness.com

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Are fitness and bodybuilding magazines telling the truth?

ACSH reports again on nutrition information in popular magazines.

The American Council on Science and Health's has issued its tenth
report on the accuracy of nutrition information in popular magazines.
The evaluation judged approximately ten articles each from 21
magazines for factual accuracy, presentation, and quality of
recommendations. The highest-scoring magazines were Consumer Reports
(90% rating), Glamour (87%), Ladies' Home Journal (87%), and Shape
(87%). The three lowest were Cosmopolitan (75%), Muscle & Fitness
(72%) and Men's Fitness (67%). The full report -- Nutrition Accuracy
in Popular Magazines, January 2004-December 2005 -- can be downloaded
free of charge at http://www.acsh.org/docLib/20070227_Nutrition.pdf

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Lagana Fitness

Welcome to my Blog! I have some exciting and beneficial information to share with you.

I will be blogging about general health, nutrition, stress management, exercise for beginners, longevity, nutritional supplements and all the hype. Of course, bodybuilding and fitness is my specialty but I want to give more to my readers, because I have much more to offer.

Enjoy and my blog and I hope you subscribe today.

Your Fitness and Life Coach,
Robert Lagana
http://www.laganfitness.com

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