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Dr. Thomas O'Connor, MD, PA

Dr. O'Connor has over 20 years of experience treating men and women with a history of anabolic steroid, SARM, and PED use. He has been a board-certified MD since 2005 and provides guidance on harm reduction methodologies.

Dr. O'Connor is a clinical instructor at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and has been featured in various media publications, including Generation Iron, Dr. Phil, National Geographic, The New York Times, Muscle and Fitness, and others.

Dr. O'Connor also co-authored the largest survey on anabolic steroid use, involving 2,385 men, published in the peer-reviewed American Journal of Men’s Health.

Below are 50 tried-and-tested tips for hard-gainers and skinny guys wanting to bulk up (and thus increase muscle hypertrophy and strength). 1. Limit your cardiovascular and aerobic activities. Some cardiovascular exercise will help to maintain your aerobic ability during the bulking phase; however, moderate to high amounts of cardio will burn excessive amounts of calories, limiting […]

Are there any diet pills that work fast without exercise? Yes, this article will serve as the ultimate guide on how to lose weight without exerting much effort. It’s a myth that you need to exercise to lose weight. Is exercise healthy, and can it help you lose weight? Yes. Is exercise essential to losing […]

Having jacked arms is a must if you want to turn heads, whether that’s on a beach or a bodybuilding stage. They are the icing on the cake, often being the difference between a good physique and one you’ll remember forever. It’s no coincidence that Arnold Schwarzenegger, considered the king of bodybuilding, had the greatest […]

Image credit Creatine monohydrate is the white, chalky powder that unaware newbies think is a steroid—but actually is an amino acid. Steroid users might scoff at its muscle-building effects, but natural athletes hail it as one of the best supplements on the market. Few people dispute creatine’s effectiveness, with it being a popular supplement since […]

This post is solely dedicated to exposing the myths and lies that have survived through the bodybuilding ages. The following bodybuilding myths are as fictional as the tooth fairy, yet many gymgoers regard them as gospel truth. By the end of this article, we will clarify the facts, cut through the industry’s nonsense, and enable […]