Steroid Use Getting Easier to Hide
This week on his XM Satellite Radio program, exercise physiologist and certified personal trainer Bob Greene speaks with Dr. Fred Hatfield, a three-time world champion in powerlifting, about the history of steroid use, as well as the signs and side effects of performance-enhancing drug use.
Carpinteria, CA (PRWEB) November 7, 2007 -- According to athletic training expert and co-founder of the ISSA, Dr. Fred Hatfield, steroid use by both professional and amateur athletes is getting easier to hide. This week on his XM Satellite Radio program, exercise physiologist and certified personal trainer Bob Greene speaks with Dr. Hatfield about the history of steroid use, as well as the signs and side effects of performance-enhancing drug use.
Do you know someone who you think may be using steroids? Signs of steroid use often include:
- sudden weight gain;
- increased strength;
- deepening of the voice;
- muscular growth beyond the norm;
- growth of facial hair in women.
Side effects of steroid use can include liver failure, extreme aggressive behavior, coma, or other adverse side effects for those at risk of diabetes or those who have diabetes.
Dr. Hatfield's segment will air on XM 156 (Oprah & Friends) at the following times:
Monday, 11/5:
4am Eastern (1am Pacific)
10am Eastern (7am Pacific)
4pm Eastern (1pm Pacific)
10pm Eastern (7pm Pacific)
Tuesday, 11/6:
11pm Eastern (8pm Pacific)
Saturday, 11/10:
5am Eastern (2am Pacific)
Sunday, 11/11:
4am Eastern (1am Pacific)
11am Eastern (8am Pacific)
5pm Eastern (2pm Pacific)
A segment of the show will also be available online at http://www.oprah.com/xm/bgreene/bgreene_main.jhtml throughout the week.
About ISSA
Since 1988 the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) has provided certification and continuing education to over 80,000 fitness professionals. ISSA certifications are recognized worldwide. From Sports Conditioning to Performance Nutrition, ISSA offers 9 certification programs and dozens of continuing education courses. For more information on the ISSA, please visit: www.issaonline.com/pr
To schedule an interview with a representative of ISSA, please contact:
Sabeen Sadiq
Director of Public Relations for the ISSA
Toll-free: 1-800-892-4772
International: (805) 745-8111
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