The use of Anabolic Steroids in men’s recreational Fitness Training

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this study was to give general overview of using the anabolic steroids among the recre- ational sportsmen and at the same time to analyze other drugs used for immediate help to increase their individual fi tness level. Materials and Methods: The questionnaire has been used to investigate the potential abuse of anabolic steroids among the recreational sportsmen, practicing non-competitive fi tness training at the intermediate level 3 to 4 times per week. Randomly selected 80 men (21.6±3.4 years) from various fi tness centers were asked to fulfi ll the questionnaires anonymously. 80% (64) of question- naires were returned. Results: The most signifi cant fi nding of our study: use of anabolic steroids has been determined by 21% of all respondents; any of anabolic users use the drugs without any professional medical supervision; 36% of present anabolic users are decided to use drugs again in case of harder physical activity or fatigue; 36% of present non-users are decided to use the anabolics in case of physical performance; majority of information on anabolics effects is reached from professional athletes and unoffi cial distributor and common use of anabolics and stimulation drugs without any medical supervision. Discussion: The results of this study should alert to solve the dynamic expansion of anabolics abuse and evaluate the well-known use of anabolics and stimulation drugs to improve physical.