Whats your Anabolic Religion?
So many people apply morals or idealistic mindsets towards the use of gear from demonizing it to insisting only those who have perfected all other aspects should use to only those who aspire to be a pro should. There are just seriously a lot of idealist beliefs about the use of Anabolics, and or PEDS in general. I thought it would be interesting to have a discussion regarding the topic.
I brought this up in a thread talking to fueledpassion who was also interested in this topic of discussion. So I told him I would create a thread for us to discuss. Obviously people are going to feel passionate about their stance on these situations. So let's keep it somewhat civil, and also not have anyone turning all "Hulk Smash" because someone disagrees with your stance. That is why I call it your Anabolic Religion because people will architect a belief system about what makes using them okay or not okay for someone to use Anabolics or PEDs and then defend it as if it were the word of God.
Here is MY stance on PED's and Anabolics
I just see PEDs as a tool to get better effects, and the better you make use of the tool depends on your results. In this case quality of use that improves overall effect is the level of discipline in training and nutrition you apply it with. Nothing more nothing less. Has nothing to do with competing, or age(so long as adult). Just so long as the person is aware of the possible dangers or side effects and bases their decisions off of some sort of risk assessment then none of those other things really matter. It is definitely not a moral decision other than the decision to break the law that is... but hey if you speed or jaywalk then the law isn't what guides your morals anyway...
Here are some of fueledpassion's thoughts on the subject.
Anyway, the question is... What is your Anabolic Religion! Tell us what you believe regarding PED's, is there only a certain group who should use them? Should it only be professionals, people who aspire to be pros? Only people who are perfect with their diet and training? Only people over the age of 25? What criteria do you believe one should have to meet before going on a cycle. Why do you feel that way? Did you get your philosophy from others or develop yours on your own or a mix of the two.
Just curious... WHAT IS YOUR ANABOLIC RELIGION????
So many people apply morals or idealistic mindsets towards the use of gear from demonizing it to insisting only those who have perfected all other aspects should use to only those who aspire to be a pro should. There are just seriously a lot of idealist beliefs about the use of Anabolics, and or PEDS in general. I thought it would be interesting to have a discussion regarding the topic.
I brought this up in a thread talking to fueledpassion who was also interested in this topic of discussion. So I told him I would create a thread for us to discuss. Obviously people are going to feel passionate about their stance on these situations. So let's keep it somewhat civil, and also not have anyone turning all "Hulk Smash" because someone disagrees with your stance. That is why I call it your Anabolic Religion because people will architect a belief system about what makes using them okay or not okay for someone to use Anabolics or PEDs and then defend it as if it were the word of God.
Here is MY stance on PED's and Anabolics
I just see PEDs as a tool to get better effects, and the better you make use of the tool depends on your results. In this case quality of use that improves overall effect is the level of discipline in training and nutrition you apply it with. Nothing more nothing less. Has nothing to do with competing, or age(so long as adult). Just so long as the person is aware of the possible dangers or side effects and bases their decisions off of some sort of risk assessment then none of those other things really matter. It is definitely not a moral decision other than the decision to break the law that is... but hey if you speed or jaywalk then the law isn't what guides your morals anyway...
Here are some of fueledpassion's thoughts on the subject.
Thats right. We should shine a light on the inconsistent, or as more accuratey put, hypocritical viewpoints that others place specifically on PEDs use. I suppose this could easily drag the topic all the way back to “the speck vs. the plank” and “what makes something inherently good or bad” or “where do morals come from - government or God?”
I would reckon AAS and PEDs in general would fall under the same grey areas as most everything else, from liquor to using coarse language to marginally speeding on the interstate to whatever else you could think of. Each requires discernment but above all else, a free country and a free society requires autonomy, which inherently implies willful tolerance to others decisions in regard to their bodies’.
But I digress. Use my post here as a kickstart if you like, lol.
Anyway, the question is... What is your Anabolic Religion! Tell us what you believe regarding PED's, is there only a certain group who should use them? Should it only be professionals, people who aspire to be pros? Only people who are perfect with their diet and training? Only people over the age of 25? What criteria do you believe one should have to meet before going on a cycle. Why do you feel that way? Did you get your philosophy from others or develop yours on your own or a mix of the two.
Just curious... WHAT IS YOUR ANABOLIC RELIGION????