HGH, EPO, anabolic steroids and testosterone in swimming

(Menschliches Wachstumshormon, EPO, anabole Steroide und Testosteron im Schwimmen)

This article briefly covers human growth hormone (hGH), erythropoietin (EPO), and androgenic anabolic steroids and testosterone, and their potential for improving swimming performances. Knowing the potential of these particular substances (hereafter called "drugs") will allow swimmers, parents, coaches, and officials to more effectively monitor swimmers' behaviors for signs of this destructive practice.
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Bibliographische Detailangaben
Schlagworte:
Notationen:Ausdauersportarten Biowissenschaften und Sportmedizin
Veröffentlicht in:Australian Swimming and Fitness
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 1998
Online-Zugang:http://coachsci.sdsu.edu/csa/vol56/fourdrug.htm
Seiten:42-44
Dokumentenarten:Artikel
Level:mittel