MInd Pump

Podcast Notes Key Takeaways

• It’s a myth that you will take anabolic steroids and suddenly become a superhero version of yourself
• Steroids and performance enhancers may provide a 10% boost but nothing can compensate for the foundation (diet and training) which is 90% of the equation
• “Recovery and nutrition are the key elements to keeping muscle, not drugs.” – John Romano
• High androgen dose is associated with “roid rage” – which can be helpful in lifting if you channel properly
• High anabolic dose is associated with a denser, harder, leaner aesthetic
• There’s subjectivity to drug testing: sports will make sacrificial lambs of mediocre athletes but preserve superstars who generate money and viewership
• Most performance enhancers are male hormones so females have to decide which side effects they’re willing to accept
• There’s a permanent, biological advantage to being born male that brings up challenges when thinking about transgender participation in sports
• There are unintended consequences of transgender athletes – individuals who convert from male to female and then decide to compete in sports, but maybe weren’t initially inclined to do so

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In this episode Sal speaks with bodybuilding journalist and steroid expert, John Romano about steroids. The interview is followed up by a discussion with Sal, Adam and Justin.

• How did he get into the supplement space? (2:35)
• When did athletes start experimenting with steroids? (4:50)
• The popularity in the United States. (7:27)
• What is the difference between testosterone and other anabolic steroids? (9:29)
• The pros/cons of androgenic and anabolic steroids. (11:25)
• What is the difference in feel? (13:31)
• Why he believes most steroid stacks should start with testosterone. (15:23)
• Why you must determine your goals and realistic expectations first. (18:25)
• The starter stack for a young male in his late 20s to increase performance. (20:00)
• How to determine your dose duration? (25:00)
• Once off a cycle, how does one get back to baseline? (26:44)
• Should women stay clear of anabolic steroids? (28:33)
• What is clenbuterol and what is it used for? (32:40)
• What is albuterol? (33:48)
• How growth hormone stimulates other things to happen. (34:44)
• What are Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs), why am I able to buy them on the internet, and what do they do? (38:57)
• How did athletes beat drug tests back in the day? (46:13)
• Is there a genetic component to how you respond to these drugs? (52:25)
• Why recovery and nutrition are the keys to preserving muscle, NOT drugs. (53:51)
• Why he believes there are only two genders and addressing the controversy surrounding transgender athletes. (55:21)
• Are testosterone cycles becoming more acceptable and mainstream? (1:04:00)
• How has the response been to his podcast? (1:07:25)
• A Mind Pump follow-up conversation on the comments made by John. (1:11:39)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• March Promotion: Get in Shape for Summer – Promo code: “SPRINGBREAK” at checkout
• ‎Fitness Fame & Fortune on Apple Podcasts
• Dragon Slayer Media - YouTube
• Mind Pump #922: John Romano
• Death of Tom Simpson - Wikipedia
• Effects of androgenic-anabolic steroids in athletes
• Anadrol - steroid.com
• Clenbuterol: Side Effects, Uses, for Weight Loss, and More
• Albuterol | Side Effects, Dosage, Uses and More
• Human growth hormone (HGH): Does it slow aging? - Mayo Clinic
• Growth hormone, athletic performance, and aging
• SARMs: Everything You Need to Know - Men's Health
• Mind Pump#895: Do Transgender Athletes Have An Unfair Advantage?
• Phys Ed: Will Olympic Athletes Dope if They Know It Might Kill Them?
• Icarus | Netflix Official Site
• Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
• Mind Pump Free Resources

People Mentioned

• Jay Cutler (@jaycutler)  Instagram
• Lance Armstrong (@lancearmstrong)  Instagram
• Barry L Bonds (@blbonds25)  Instagram