Q: Doc, did you ever expect when you started your academic career in university, that one day you’ll become a doctor of bodybuilding? A: My medical career was based on my athletic career in bodybuilding. I owe everything to bodybuilding.
Q: If you were to choose three ergogenic supplements, what would they be? A: By far creatine monohydrate, HMB/leucine and beta-alanine. Creatine loading for a week (20gr in two doses with breakfast and post-workout), 5gr of HMB pre-workout, while 10gr
Q: What was the worst experience with PED use during your bodybuilding career? A: I had three scary incidents in 2009, 2013 and 2014. In 2009 while I was dieting, I was on Clenbuterol HCL, a beta-2 agonist that is used for
Q: Among the biggest myths that has been dispelled in bodybuilding is that weightlifting can make women look bulky. Can you analyze this? A: Women can’t bulk, as they are afraid of it. As a matter of fact, it’s the
Q: I’ve heard that bodybuilders suffer from the so called bigorexia; what’s that, Doc? A: Basically it’s body image discomfort; in other words, wrong perception of body composition. Bigorexia technically is the reverse anorexia nervosa. Meaning the obsession of runaway
Q: I’ve been suffering a lot from acne on my back, shoulders, and also on my forehead. How can I resolve this? A: You need to understand that AAS induce acne, throughout their conversion to DHT. Acne is DHT induced
Q: Recently I was diagnosed with hypogonadism and have to start TRT. However I’m concerned about my possible hair thinning. Is there any way to protect my hair? A: It’s a fact that testosterone when is reduced to DHT can
Q: I’ve been struggling with yo-yo weight gain and lossWhat is the most effective way to lose weight for good? A: First of all when we refer to weight loss, we must focus purely in adipose tissue. Preserving lean body
Q: There’s been a lot of talk about the interment fasting, doctor. What are your thoughts on this? A: Fasting has no place in bodybuilding. First of all, bodybuilders require a constant supply of energy source.Moreover this will load up
Q: People believe training on an empty stomach will kick GH and make you bigger. Is this true? A: Actually it’s wrong perception. What GH does in first place is breaking down adipose tissue; oxidizing fat cells.This occurs under low