ABSTRACT
Anabolic steroids should be consumed in cases that pay attention to food and training and if they are prescribed by qualified professionals. The present study aimed to point out the influencing factors of anabolic steroid consumption and to analyze the perception of their consumption’s benefits and harms. The study group comprised 22 clients of a Health Club in the city of Viseu. Semi-structured individual interviews were used for data collection and, subsequently, content analysis. Participants consume by self-prescription, highlighting training performance improvement, as well as the increase in muscle strength and density, the relief of joint pain and faster post-workout recoveries as the main causes of consumption.
Keywords:
Anabolic steroids; Lifestyles; Dietary supplements; Training