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Saturday 25 May 2019

Superheros - Image and Performance Enhancing Drug (IPED) use within the UK, Social Media and Gym Culture



Image Credit: http://www.manofthehourmag.com/culture/icarus-shining-a-distorted-light-on-performance-enhancing-drugs 



Hello Everyone!


I hope all is well


Another new post on the blog, this time it is on my first academic paper looking at the opinions and commentary of IPED users. 


Hope you enjoy reading it


Let me know what you think in the comments!


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Link to the paper is below; 



https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1752928X19300216







Andrew Richardson, Founder of Strength is Never a Weakness Blog





















I have a BSc (Hons) in Applied Sport Science and a Merit in my MSc in Sport and Exercise Science and I passed my PGCE at Teesside University. 
Now I will be commencing my PhD into "Investigating Sedentary Lifestyles of the Tees Valley" this October 2019. 

I am employed by Teesside University Sport and WellBeing Department as a PT/Fitness Instructor.  


My long term goal is to become a Sport Science and/or Sport and Exercise Lecturer. I am also keen to contribute to academia via continued research in a quest for new knowledge.


My most recent publications: 


My passion is for Sport Science which has led to additional interests incorporating Sports Psychology, Body Dysmorphia, AAS, Doping and Strength and Conditioning. 
Within these respective fields, I have a passion for Strength Training, Fitness Testing, Periodisation and Tapering. 
I write for numerous websites across the UK and Ireland including my own blog Strength is Never a Weakness. 
























I had my own business for providing training plans for teams and athletes. 
I was one of the Irish National Coaches for Powerlifting, and have attained two 3rd places at the first World University Championships, 
in Belarus in July 2016.Feel free to email me or call me as I am always looking for the next challenge. 



Contact details below; 

Facebook: Andrew Richardson (search for)

Facebook Page: @StrengthisNeveraWeakness

Twitter: @arichie17 

Instagram: @arichiepowerlifting

Snapchat: @andypowerlifter 

Email: a.s.richardson@tees.ac.uk

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-richardson-b0039278 





Friday 24 May 2019

Esports Monthly News: April 2019





Hello Everyone!


I hope all is well


Another new post on the blog, this time it is Esports News for April 2019! 


Hope you enjoy reading it


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Top 10 News Stories for April 2019 




Image Credit: https://efootball.pro/tv/relieve-the-efootball-pro-league-presentation 






10. FIFA 19: eChampions League kicks off for pro gamers in Manchester 






9. ESI Job Picks – Find the job for you in Esports – April Edition






8. The Esports Observer and Deloitte to Present ‘The Rise of Esports Investments’






7. Esports Insider and LMG announce industry magazine: The Esports Journal






6. Esports in South Korea – a short overview of the legal ecosystem







5. Ontario’s first Esports arena to open! 










Image Credit: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-24/inside-tencent-s-gambit-to-dominate-a-13-billion-esports-arena 







4. Media companies are 'throwing money' at Esports: Deloitte










3. ESports Embraces Traditional Training Methods: Less Pizza, More Yoga










2. European Esports Federation planned by 12 organisations










1. Phillys new Esports Arena!!!











Thanks for reading 

Kind regards

Andrew 



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Andrew Richardson, Founder of Strength is Never a Weakness Blog





















I have a BSc (Hons) in Applied Sport Science and a Merit in my MSc in Sport and Exercise Science and I passed my PGCE at Teesside University. 
Now I will be commencing my PhD into "Investigating Sedentary Lifestyles of the Tees Valley" this October 2019. 

I am employed by Teesside University Sport and WellBeing Department as a PT/Fitness Instructor.  


My long term goal is to become a Sport Science and/or Sport and Exercise Lecturer. I am also keen to contribute to academia via continued research in a quest for new knowledge.


My most recent publications: 


My passion is for Sport Science which has led to additional interests incorporating Sports Psychology, Body Dysmorphia, AAS, Doping and Strength and Conditioning. 
Within these respective fields, I have a passion for Strength Training, Fitness Testing, Periodisation and Tapering. 
I write for numerous websites across the UK and Ireland including my own blog Strength is Never a Weakness. 
























I had my own business for providing training plans for teams and athletes. 
I was one of the Irish National Coaches for Powerlifting, and have attained two 3rd places at the first World University Championships, 
in Belarus in July 2016.Feel free to email me or call me as I am always looking for the next challenge. 



Contact details below; 

Facebook: Andrew Richardson (search for)

Facebook Page: @StrengthisNeveraWeakness

Twitter: @arichie17 

Instagram: @arichiepowerlifting

Snapchat: @andypowerlifter 

Email: a.s.richardson@tees.ac.uk

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-richardson-b0039278