Amazed at how quickly all the men on screen six pack on muscles, and wish you could do the same? If the instant muscles mean steroids, here is why you should drop the thought this instant.

You idolise your on screen here and his eight or six pack and bulging biceps, and think, dude, I need those!!! Good, if that inspires you to hit the gym but get coaxed into trying that ‘harmless thing’ called a steroid.

Anabolic steroids are mainly taken by professional body builders in order to increase muscle mass. The performance enhancing effects of steroids boost strength and confidence, leading abusers to ignore the potential long term and often fatal damage these substances cause.

Steroids can Harm you in many ways

Water retention: This is common among people on steroids. It causes puffiness or swelling in the neck and facial areas.

Acne: Steroids can give acne to someone who has never ha acne, and it can make acne worse for others.

Gynecomastia: It is the formation of breasts, or abnormally large glands. The first signs are lumps under the nipples, which will gradually grow into fatty tissue and is generally an irreversible condition.

Aggression: Steroid users often find themselves fighting with family, friends, and co-workers with an up-tight behaviour.

Hypertension: Yes, steroids can even cause high blood pressure, bringing other complications with it.

Cardiovascular Disease: Studies have shown that steroid use is a risk factor for heart disease. This is because steroids affect the cholesterol levels. Over a period of time the cholesterol builds up and clogs the arteries thus resulting in early heart attacks and kidney problems.

Nose bleeds and muscle cramps: If you haven’t had enough reason already, note that androgenic steroids cause hair thinning, enlarged prostrates and may accelerate stomach ulcers.

Well, hope this long list of maladies will scare you to know better than to use steroids. Note that predicting the exact side effects may be impossible, but the one thing that will surely take a hit is the body’s testosterone levels. All in all, irreparable body damage, ensuring your mirror won’t show you that Sly Stallone physique!!!!

Try out these simple exercises

Push-ups: Tones us chest area, shoulders and arms (upper body).

Free squats: Tones thighs, calves (lower body)

Abdominal crunches: Strengthens stomach and back muscles.

Calorie intake needs to be restricted to 800 to 1000 calories. Results will start showing after four to six weeks