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  <title>Steroids in Bodybuilding, A Firsthand Perspective (Part 2) | The 3Gs Fitness Podcast | Ep. 87</title>
  <description>In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, the coaches continue their discussion on steroids in bodybuilding, this time from Coach Kael’s firsthand experience as a younger lifter navigating bodybuilding culture in the modern era.  This episode explores the rise of SARMs, testosterone use, accessibility compared to past decades, plateau pressure, and how performance-enhancing drugs became normalized for those pursuing competitive bodybuilding. Coach Kael shares why he started and why he ultimately walked away in favor of his personal values.  Together,&amp;amp;nbsp;the&amp;amp;nbsp;coaches&amp;amp;nbsp;discuss&amp;amp;nbsp;the&amp;amp;nbsp;realities&amp;amp;nbsp;of&amp;amp;nbsp;competition,&amp;amp;nbsp;financial&amp;amp;nbsp;and&amp;amp;nbsp;lifestyle&amp;amp;nbsp;sacrifices,&amp;amp;nbsp;and&amp;amp;nbsp;draw&amp;amp;nbsp;a&amp;amp;nbsp;clear&amp;amp;nbsp;line&amp;amp;nbsp;between&amp;amp;nbsp;competitive&amp;amp;nbsp;use&amp;amp;nbsp;versus&amp;amp;nbsp;abuse.   Important&amp;amp;nbsp;Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. The 3Gs Fitness Podcast does not condone, recommend, or encourage the use of steroids, SARMs, or any performance-enhancing drugs. These substances carry serious health risks and potential legal consequences. If you are considering any medical or performance-related decisions, consult a qualified healthcare professional.  This&amp;amp;nbsp;is&amp;amp;nbsp;Part&amp;amp;nbsp;2&amp;amp;nbsp;of&amp;amp;nbsp;a&amp;amp;nbsp;two-part&amp;amp;nbsp;series.&amp;amp;nbsp;For&amp;amp;nbsp;full&amp;amp;nbsp;context,&amp;amp;nbsp;check&amp;amp;nbsp;out&amp;amp;nbsp;Part&amp;amp;nbsp;1,&amp;amp;nbsp;EP.&amp;amp;nbsp;86   New&amp;amp;nbsp;episodes&amp;amp;nbsp;every&amp;amp;nbsp;Sunday!  You&amp;amp;nbsp;can&amp;amp;nbsp;find&amp;amp;nbsp;the&amp;amp;nbsp;video&amp;amp;nbsp;for&amp;amp;nbsp;this&amp;amp;nbsp;podcast&amp;amp;nbsp;on&amp;amp;nbsp;our&amp;amp;nbsp;YouTube&amp;amp;nbsp;channel:&amp;amp;nbsp;The&amp;amp;nbsp;3Gs&amp;amp;nbsp;Fitness&amp;amp;nbsp;Podcast  CONNECT&amp;amp;nbsp;WITH&amp;amp;nbsp;US&amp;amp;nbsp;ON&amp;amp;nbsp;INSTAGRAM:&amp;amp;nbsp;@the3gsfitness </description>
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