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Forever Natural focuses on the controversial topic of steroids in sports, showing how everyone from professional athletes to weekend enthusiasts can excel in their chosen sport without the use of dangerous drugs. Forever Natural is "an important addition to sports collections" according to the Library Journal with "pertinency for any person desiring a healthy lifestyle." Ironman found it "well researched & packed with useful information." The book discusses why some athletes use steroids, & explains how proper attention to nutrition - along with sound motivational & training techniques - will allow athletes to achieve their goals naturally. The book also contains a brief history of sports to show young athletes that steroids haven't been around "forever." Forever Natural is written at a high school reading level so it will be understood by young people trying to say NO to drugs. It is highly recommended for libraries & bookstores in areas with a fitness-oriented population. Other topics include: the muscle growth & development process, the short-term benefits & long-term consequences of using steroids & genetically-engineered growth hormone, descriptions of & Dietary Guidelines for all the macronutrients & micronutrients, tips for healthy eating, training principles & the elements of a natural training program.Tuttle, Dave is the author of 'Forever Natural: How to Excel in Sports Drug-Free' with ISBN 9780962574009 and ISBN 0962574007.
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