(1) Ergogenic aids Type — anabolic steroid What is it? Why is it used (benefits)? What kind of athlete might use it? Side effects

(2) Ergogenic aids Type — anabolic steroid What is it? — artificially produced hormone Why is it used (benefits)? What kind of athlete might use it? Side effects

(3) Ergogenic aids Type — anabolic steroid What is it? — artificially produced hormone Why is it used (benefits)? — to promote muscle growth, strength and lean body weight What kind of athlete might use it? Side effects

(4) Ergogenic aids Type — anabolic steroid What is it? — artificially produced hormone Why is it used (benefits)? — to promote muscle growth, strength and lean body weight What kind of athlete might use it? — power athlete, e.g. sprinter Side effects

(5) Ergogenic aids Type — anabolic steroid What is it? — artificially produced hormone Why is it used (benefits)? — to promote muscle growth, strength and lean body weight What kind of athlete might use it? — power athlete, e.g. sprinter Side effects — liver damage, heart and immune system problems, acne, behavioural problems such as aggression, paranoia, mood swings

(6) Ergogenic aids Type — human growth hormone (HGH) What is it? Why is it used (benefits)? What kind of athlete might use it? Side effects

(7) Ergogenic aids Type — human growth hormone (HGH) What is it? — artificially produced hormone Why is it used (benefits)? What kind of athlete might use it? Side effects

(8) Ergogenic aids Type — human growth hormone (HGH) What is it? — artificially produced hormone Why is it used (benefits)? — increases muscle mass and decreases fat What kind of athlete might use it? Side effects

(9) Ergogenic aids Type — human growth hormone (HGH) What is it? — artificially produced hormone Why is it used (benefits)? — increases muscle mass and decreases fat What kind of athlete might use it? — it is used across a range of sports (sprinting, rugby, endurance) Side effects

(10) Ergogenic aids Type — human growth hormone (HGH) What is it? — artificially produced hormone Why is it used (benefits)? — increases muscle mass and decreases fat What kind of athlete might use it? — it is used across a range of sports (sprinting, rugby, endurance) Side effects — heart and nerve diseases, glucose intolerance, high levels of blood fats

(11) Ergogenic aids Type — beta blocker What is it? Why is it used (benefits)? What kind of athlete might use it? Side effects

(12) Ergogenic aids Type — beta blocker What is it? — inhibits certain autonomous nerve activity Why is it used (benefits)? What kind of athlete might use it? Side effects

(13) Ergogenic aids Type — beta blocker What is it? — inhibits certain autonomous nerve activity Why is it used (benefits)? — decreases anxiety, can improve accuracy in precision sports by steadying the nerves What kind of athlete might use it? Side effects

(14) Ergogenic aids Type — beta blocker What is it? — inhibits certain autonomous nerve activity Why is it used (benefits)? — decreases anxiety, can improve accuracy in precision sports by steadying the nerves What kind of athlete might use it? — snooker players, golfers Side effects

(15) Ergogenic aids Type — beta blocker What is it? — inhibits certain autonomous nerve activity Why is it used (benefits)? — decreases anxiety, can improve accuracy in precision sports by steadying the nerves What kind of athlete might use it? — snooker players, golfers Side effects — tiredness due to low blood pressure and slower heart rate, which will affect aerobic capacity

(16) Ergogenic aids Type — erythropoietin (EPO) What is it? Why is it used (benefits)? What kind of athlete might use it? Side effects

(17) Ergogenic aids Type — erythropoietin (EPO) What is it? — a natural hormone produced by the kidneys; it increases red blood cell numbers; can be produced artificially Why is it used (benefits)? What kind of athlete might use it? Side effects

(18) Ergogenic aids Type — erythropoietin (EPO) What is it? — a natural hormone produced by the kidneys; it increases red blood cell numbers; can be produced artificially Why is it used (benefits)? — to increase haemoglobin levels and the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, to increase the amount of work that can be done What kind of athlete might use it? Side effects

(19) Ergogenic aids Type — erythropoietin (EPO) What is it? — a natural hormone produced by the kidneys; it increases red blood cell numbers; can be produced artificially Why is it used (benefits)? — to increase haemoglobin levels and the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, to increase the amount of work that can be done What kind of athlete might use it? — endurance Side effects

(20) Ergogenic aids Type — erythropoietin (EPO) What is it? — a natural hormone produced by the kidneys; it increases red blood cell numbers; can be produced artificially Why is it used (benefits)? — to increase haemoglobin levels and the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, to increase the amount of work that can be done What kind of athlete might use it? — endurance Side effects — blood clotting, stroke, even death

(21) Ergogenic aids Type — creatine monohydrate What is it? Why is it used (benefits)? What kind of athlete might use it? Side effects

(22) Ergogenic aids Type — creatine monohydrate What is it? — a supplement used to increase phosphocreatine stored in the muscles Why is it used (benefits)? What kind of athlete might use it? Side effects

(23) Ergogenic aids Type — creatine monohydrate What is it? — a supplement used to increase phosphocreatine stored in the muscles Why is it used (benefits)? — allows the ATP–PC system to last longer and can help to improve recovery times What kind of athlete might use it? Side effects

(24) Ergogenic aids Type — creatine monohydrate What is it? — a supplement used to increase phosphocreatine stored in the muscles Why is it used (benefits)? — allows the ATP–PC system to last longer and can help to improve recovery times What kind of athlete might use it? — athletes in explosive events (e.g. sprinters, jumpers, throwers) Side effects

(25) Ergogenic aids Type — creatine monohydrate What is it? — a supplement used to increase phosphocreatine stored in the muscles Why is it used (benefits)? — allows the ATP–PC system to last longer and can help to improve recovery times What kind of athlete might use it? — athletes in explosive events (e.g. sprinters, jumpers, throwers) Side effects — dehydration, bloating, muscle cramps, mild liver damage