For some people increasing muscle mass is easy, whereas some have to strive harder to increase the muscle definition. You are working 3 to 4 times in a week; you are seriously doing all your exercise mentioned in your training schedule. On the contrary, you are getting slow gains or no gains at all. Whatever the case is, it will make you frustrated and search for different things on the Internet. This is the time when you may ask different questions to fitness instructors as well as dietitians. You want to know whether you are doing the right exercise on not.Are you exercising enough? You need an answer for many similar questions. Your genetics may be responsible for your slow growth. You can consume alternatives to synthetic growth hormones which are natural and do not have any side effects.

What I tell to my clients is to increase muscle growth even if they have some problem with their genetics. In most of the cases, this trick works and your body will look muscular easily. Several years back, it worked for me after which I have suggested many of my clients. This trick is simple and it does not include any kind of weight gain supplements to use which are costly.

The best trick

You need to work out your legs and believe me after following this simple trick; you will find a considerable change in your body. In the beginning it may sound you simple, but the basic idea behind is that it will increase the core strength in your body. If you have strong legs, then you can perform different types of exercises with good amount of weight. I remember when I was a beginner and on leg days, I used to skip the exercise and thought that heavy legs will not make my body attractive. I need to increase my chest size and biceps to show off. I was one of those people who believed that upper body part is the most important. After several years of giving fitness training to bodybuilders, I have realized that muscular legs are the foundation stone of your bodybuilding career. You must opt for natural alternatives to synthetic growth hormones.

Turning point

Several years ago, when I was working out in the gymnasium an old fitness expert approached me and told me about the importance of leg training. He asked me why i do not give proper importance to your legs. He asked me how often I work out my legs. He gave me a couple of tips to design a new strategy. This was the turning point in my life and after which not only I have gained muscle mass, but to whomsoever I have suggestedit, they also gained muscle mass.

As a bodybuilder you must understand that legs are the largest muscles in your body so when you will work out with them, it will burn a lot more calories. This will help you burn the accumulated fat and soon your body will get rid of fat. It will become lean and muscular. When you are seriously doing weight training, your body will release testosterone in your blood stream and this will  enhance the muscle growth.

Anabolic steroids are steroidal androgens that are artificially synthesized which contain testosterone and other synthetic chemicals which perform activities as that of a testosterone. These steroids are also known as anabolic-androgenic steroids or AAS. The term anabolic means to build up, so AAS can increase protein within cells, especially in skeletal muscles. AAS also have androgenic effects, like the development and maintenance of masculine secondary sexual characteristics.

Uses of Steroids:

• Growth stimulation by synthesis of protein.
• Stimulation of appetite and preservation and increase of muscle mass
• Induction of male puberty
• Stimulation of bone marrow which increases production of RBCs
• Male contraception
• Stimulation of lean body mass and prevention of bone loss
• Hormone replacement for men with low levels of testosterone

Anabolic steroids find much use in treating many hormonal imbalances produced in our body. However, such steroids are also found to be used by people illegally, i.e. they take these steroids beyond the permissible dose as prescribed by a doctor in order increase their physical stamina. Hence, it is often abused by sports professional and this process of abusing steroids is known as doping. In spite of having many useful advantages, steroids also potentially cause damage to both our mental and physical self. Such effects include:

1. Physiological effects include-
   1. The androgenic effects of steroids are gynecomastia (development of breast tissue), testicular atrophy, reduced sexual function and infertility in males.
   2. Increase of body hair, deepening of voice, disrupted menstrual cycles and infertility is observed in women.
   3. It leads to liver damage and causes peliosis hepatitis.
   4. Kidney problems and heart problems also are observed in case of over usage of steroids.
   5. Steroids are also potential carcinogens when used more than required.
2. Psychological effects include:
   1. Aggression and hypomania are commonly exhibited by steroid abusers.
   2. Steroids also cause unspecified mood disturbances like irritation, recklessness and racing thoughts.
   3. Steroid using individuals can be moreantisocial, paranoid, schizotypal, passive-aggressive and narcissistic than non-users.

Anabolic-androgenic Steroids are banned by all major sports bodies since professionals abusing such steroids get advantage of performing better than others. Steroids are available both in the form of capsules and patches or injections. Sport committees of Major League Baseball, Association of Tennis Professionals, Fédération Internationale de Football Association, National Basketball Association, Olympics, National Hockey League, National Football League and World Wrestling Entertainment have banned the use of steroids.

Effects of Anabolic vs. Androgenic Steroids:

AAS have two different types of effects: anabolic, meaning that they promote growth and androgenic, meaning that they affect the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics.

Effects of this steroid enhance protein synthesis due to amino acid content, increases appetite, growth of bone and stimulation of bone marrow, which finally increases the production of red blood cells.

The androgenic effect of steroids include enlargement of breast tissue, testicular atrophy, and reduced sperm count in men and facial hair growth, reduced breasts in women. High production of oil from sebaceous gland is also observed. The side effects of these steroids can be irreversible if they are used for a prolonged period of time. So steroids should be used in a controlled manner and under the supervision of a doctor.

Clenbuterol is a popular supplement for losing body fat among bodybuilders, models, celebrities and fitness professionals. Clenbuterol is not known to increase muscle mass but some increase in lean muscles mass has been reported by its users. There are many users who have showed before and after pictures of using Clenbuterol to indicate the amazing fat loss potential of the drug.

How does it help in losing fat?

Clenbuterol acts by activating the beta2 receptors which increases the temperature of the cells by enhancing the energy produced by the cellular mitochondria. As a result, the metabolic rate is increased which causes lipolysis of the stored body fat. Lipolysis is a process in which the trigycerides are converted into free fatty acid and glycerol. This is the process of fat burning which helps in reducing weight. Clenbuterol helps in losing fat mainly from the fatty tissues. Bodybuilders use Clenbuterol during cutting cycles to get a hard toned look. They have showed before and after pictures of using Clenbuterol on various platforms to prove its efficiency as a fat burning drug. On an average, a loss of four to five percent of body fat can be expected in an individual per month even though it depends upon diet, strength of the cycle and exercise. Clenbuterol is also referred to as “size zero” pill due to its ability to burn fat.

 Clenbuterol is also known to decrease appetite. It is known to promote weight loss while protecting the lean muscle mass. Clenbuterol has the potential to drastically decrease visceral and abdominal fat.

 Medical use

Clenbuterol is used in the treatment of Recurrent Airway Obstruction and Inflammatory Airway Disease. It is also used in the treatment of Bronchopneumonia. In fact, it was originally used for treating various breathing problems such as asthma. Clenbuterol is also used by athletes suffering from exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage.

Dosage

The most common cycle of using Clenbuterol is a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off cycle. This means that an individual uses Clenbuterol for 2 weeks and then ceases the course for 2 weeks.

During the first 2 weeks, the recommended dosage is 20 mcg for beginners while it is 40 mcg for individuals with more experience. During the second phase after 2 weeks, the dosage is increased by 20 mcg which is continued until the dosage reaches 100 mcg per day. When the second phase of 2 weeks at 100 mcg per day is complete, the supplement should be avoided for several months.

Clenbuterol is not solely for use by men, it can also be used by women. Women can start with 10 mcg instead of 20 mcg during the 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off cycle. The maximum dosage can be 80 mcg instead of 100 mcg.

 Side effects

Some short term side effects include insomnia, restlessness, sweating and vigorous shaking. In order to avoid insomnia, the drug must be taken in the morning.

Clenbuterol can cause adverse side effects such as tissue buildup around the heart and stroke if an individual exceeds the recommended dosage or uses the drug for a very long period of time.