As a body-builder, there are a lot of short term benefits of using steroids. The only problem is that these are short-lived and actually point towards long term medical complications. Using steroids can have the following effects:
1 – Increase in muscle size
In 2007, research directed towards the effects of testosterone enanthate pointed out that there are apparent differences on muscle mass and strength training performances when the steroid is administered. Measuring the performance of the participants in various strength training exercises, the study concluded that the body mass after 6 weeks of the study was significantly higher.
In addition to this, the research study reported that the participants of the study injected with the steroid performed far better at exercises like cycling and bench presses than those who didn’t. So there is a reason to say that steroids can help with improving muscle mass.
2 – Increase in performance and body mass
Another study conducted in 2009 observing the effects of testosterone enanthate, pointed out that people who used the steroid would perform better at strength related exercise. In addition to these effects, the steroid was also linked to an increase in body mass and muscle size across the body.
3 – Better healing rates
Many athletes use steroids to help them come back from injuries faster. Many steroids, although not associated with improving performance as such, have been known to improve muscle healing rates. Research directed at the effects of synthetic testosterone showed that these can significantly improve muscle recovery.
