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)
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