Performance Enhancing Drugs Flashcards
What are Diuretics?
They are drugs that act as a laxative and increase the amount of urine that is excreted by the user. They are especially useful for jockeys in equestrian sports so they can be light and for boxers that need to lose weight quickly to fit into weight categories.
What are Anabolic Steroids?
These steroids increase the amount of muscle that you are able to grow and they also increase an athletes recovery rate. Anabolic Steroids are very popular for bodybuilders and strength athletes.
What are Beta Blockers?
They are drugs that decrease the heart rate of an athlete and allow them to focus and concentrate for longer periods of time without distraction. Beta Blockers are very popular among archers and shooters who need to focus and a slower heart rate and pulse aids their performance in these events.
What are Growth Hormones?
When taken, these promote the growth of muscle and bone by increasing testosterone production within the body. These are very popular among strength athletes such as competitive weightlifters and strongmen who will benefit from increased size and strength,
What is Blood Doping?
Blood Doping increases the amount of oxygen that can be carried around in the bloodstream allowing an athletes muscles to endure for longer periods of time without suffering fatigue. Blood Doping has been commonly practised by endurance athletes such as cyclists and runners.
