Clenbuterol is a medical preparation intended for the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system, accompanied by a cough. Due to the peculiarities of the impact on the body, Clenbuterol has found application in power sports – powerlifting and bodybuilding. Athletes use the drying drug to quickly lose weight and prepare their bodies for competition.
Clenbuterol in sports is used by athletes to lose weight and prepare the body for competitive events. Both men and women can take it.
Contraindications
Clenbuterol is forbidden to take if there are the following contraindications:
- Individual intolerance to the components that make up the drug.
- Pregnancy.
- Postponed heart attack or stroke.
- Heart rhythm disturbances.
How does Clenbuterol help you lose weight?
The mechanism of action of the drug and its help in getting rid of excess weight are based on the fact that the active substance, when it enters the body, affects the nerve endings located in muscle and adipose tissue. Due to this, a number of biochemical processes are launched that contribute to the active burning of subcutaneous fat cells.
Results and effects
Clenbuterol is widely popular among bodybuilders and powerlifters due to the fact that not only helps to get rid of excess weight, but also has a complex effect on the body:
- Accelerates metabolic processes, blocks the process of absorption of fats. Due to this, there is an active burning of fat in the most problematic places, at the same time, the fat layer “melts” evenly throughout the body.
- Increases the degree of physical endurance, stimulates the production of hormones such as norepinephrine and adrenaline.
- Maintains muscle mass in its original volume, even when drying, which is especially important for heavyweight athletes.
- Increases strength, power, performance and performance, allowing athletes to train longer and more productively.
- It has a positive effect on the central nervous system, improves the mood and psycho-emotional state of the athlete.
- Reduces appetite and hunger.
Under the influence of Clenbuterol, according to athletes, there is an expansion of the bronchi. Soft tissues and internal organs receive more oxygen, which has a positive effect on the condition and functioning of the whole organism.
Application features
The optimal duration of the course is 7 days, the maximum allowable duration is 2 weeks. The initial dosage is 10 mcg. On the second day – 20 mcg, on each subsequent day the amount of the drug is increased by 15 mcg. On the last seventh day of the course, the dosage of the drug is 90 mcg.
The drug is taken in the morning. On the course, you must adhere to the following rules and recommendations of specialists:
- Drink at least 9 glasses of water per day.
- Additional intake of vitamin and mineral complexes.
- Compliance with proper nutrition.
- Active and long-term sports activities.
It is strictly forbidden to exceed the dosage. It is not recommended to combine the intake of any medications with Clenbuterol, unless this has been agreed and approved by the attending physician.
To enhance the action and get the best result in strength sports, after consultation with the coach and with individual dosage selection, Clenbuterol can be taken in combination with Ketotifen and Yohimbine.
Workout
The effect of the drug will be much more noticeable if it is combined with a training system. This is the fat burner that works on its own and the effect of its combination with sports will be stunning. How to train for “drying” each athlete decides for himself based on the characteristics of the body. However, general training requirements include adding cardio to strength training, as well as increasing the number of repetitions by reducing the working weight.
Side effects
Clenbuterol has a number of side effects that can occur even when the dosage is observed and are aggravated by an overdose of the drug. Most often, they are noticeable in the first week of the course, while the body adapts to the action of the remedy. In the future, the drug does not in most cases cause any harm to the health of the athlete.
Does not have a harmful effect on the liver. With long-term use of clenbuterol, it can affect the heart, especially if taken together with alcohol. The effects of this technique include tachycardia and some other heart ailments.
Since Clenbuterol increases the secretion of thyroid hormones, this can lead to premature thyroid wear and malfunctions.
Due to the effect on the nervous system, it is not necessary to take the drug in the afternoon, as this can cause problems with sleep.