Reported Use of Anabolic Steroids and Ergogenic Substances in Gym/Health Club Settings: Associations with Psychosocial and Exercise Behavior Factors
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2008
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The industry of ergogenic supplements is increasing rapidly
(Cole et al., 2003). Supplements may constitute an important
aid for some vigourous exercise routines, but they may also be
used as a hypothetical mean to achieve increases in muscular
mass. This supposed effect of suplements can lead to its use
by individuals who have high levels of drive for muscularity, a
condition that is known to be associated with muscular
dismorphy (or as it has been called recently vigorexia, Pope et al., 1997). Another psychological factor which can influence
supplement consumption is exercise dependence, a borderline
problem, as most studies present a prevalence of less than
10% in regular exercisers (Palmeira & Matos, 2006).
Symptoms like tolerance or continuity could lead to the use of
ergogenic aids to maintain the exercise levels. Also of interest
for the understanding of the use of suplements are exercise
frequency, volume and intensity, which could explain the
ratesof consumption on a more physicological level.