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Enhancing Cardiovascular Health with Supplements and Medications In 1957, the Framingham Heart Study, an ongoing epidemiological research project in Framingham, Massachusetts, was initiated to identify risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Among..

Thyroid Hormones: Boosting Energy Metabolism and Muscle Protein Turnover Thyroid hormones, vital players in our body's regulatory mechanisms, wield significant influence over our energy levels and muscle health. The thyroid, that unassuming gland n..

The Evolution of Gym Culture and IPEDs: A Transformative Odyssey Gym culture and the use of Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs (IPEDs) have undergone a remarkable evolution over the decades. Today, the fitness industry stands as a global powerh..

Embracing the Evolution of Bodybuilding and IPEDs in Fitness Culture The story of doping in sports is a tale of modernity's ever-changing relationship with the human body. Since the mid-1800s, sports have undergone significant modernization, driven..

Part 2: The Transformation of Bodybuilders into Monsters A Shift in Bodybuilding Ideals Bodybuilders have not always been considered monstrous. In 1901, the British Museum's natural history branch produced a life-size statue of Eugen Sandow, a vaud..

Part 1: Project Monster Bodybuilders often refer to themselves and their peers as 'monsters.' Initially, this term seemed to solely describe their imposing size. However, upon closer examination, it becomes evident that bodybuilding monstrosity enco..