Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
22 March 2018
IR II GT
Annotated Bib
Muscle madness. (Fitness & Exercise)
Citation: "Muscle madness. (Fitness & Exercise)." American Fitness, Mar.-Apr. 2002, p. 9.
Professional Collection,
http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A84182809/GPS?u=glen20233&sid=GPS&xid=de3e1367.
Accessed 22 Mar. 2018.
Summary:
Ergogenic aids are defined as any substance used to improve any form of physical activity
performance. This includes everything from steroids to growth hormones to over the counter
supplements to even caffeine. These supplements are popular amongst athletes hoping to
improve their athletic performance. According to the Physicians at the University of Michigan
Health System, there’s no saying what the long term effects of these supplements are. Majority
of these products have not been deeply studied and additionally, there are no long term studies
available. There is evidence suggesting athletes who take steroids or growth hormones are at a
greater risk for complications. These particular ergogenic aids disrupt the body’s natural balance
to a harmful extent. There are also major side effects associated with the use of steroids,
including tendencies toward anger, cause altered hair growth throughout the body, acne, other
cosmetic problems and a significant change in a person's voice. It is thought that in males, some
of these effects are reversible. However, in females they are not. Liver and cardiovascular system
complications are also associated with prolonged use. There are healthier alternatives to the use
of ergogenic aids that also improve athletic performance, such as consuming a healthy, balanced
diet.
Assessment:
This scholarly article was written by The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, a
world wide recognized fitness education company. It is a credible source, given it was located in
the Gale database. This source provides minimum coverage and objectivity because it only
covers the negative effects of supplement use, with no counter argument or refutation. This
source is out of date, given it was published in 2002, yet it is still relevant because it can be
corroborated with the current source Sports performance supplements and enhancers: fact or
fiction?, written by Barbara B. Mintz in 2014. Both studies highlight the ineffectiveness and
possible dangers associated with supplement use, confirming that the information presented in
the 2002 source Muscle Madness coincides with the current thinking in the field.