{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Steroids\u00a0in\u00a0Bodybuilding,\u00a0A\u00a0Firsthand\u00a0Perspective\u00a0(Part\u00a02)\u00a0|\u00a0The\u00a03Gs\u00a0Fitness\u00a0Podcast\u00a0|\u00a0Ep.\u00a087","description":"In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, the coaches continue their discussion on steroids in bodybuilding, this time from Coach Kael\u2019s 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;nbsp;the&amp;nbsp;coaches&amp;nbsp;discuss&amp;nbsp;the&amp;nbsp;realities&amp;nbsp;of&amp;nbsp;competition,&amp;nbsp;financial&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;lifestyle&amp;nbsp;sacrifices,&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;draw&amp;nbsp;a&amp;nbsp;clear&amp;nbsp;line&amp;nbsp;between&amp;nbsp;competitive&amp;nbsp;use&amp;nbsp;versus&amp;nbsp;abuse.   Important&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;nbsp;is&amp;nbsp;Part&amp;nbsp;2&amp;nbsp;of&amp;nbsp;a&amp;nbsp;two-part&amp;nbsp;series.&amp;nbsp;For&amp;nbsp;full&amp;nbsp;context,&amp;nbsp;check&amp;nbsp;out&amp;nbsp;Part&amp;nbsp;1,&amp;nbsp;EP.&amp;nbsp;86   New&amp;nbsp;episodes&amp;nbsp;every&amp;nbsp;Sunday!  You&amp;nbsp;can&amp;nbsp;find&amp;nbsp;the&amp;nbsp;video&amp;nbsp;for&amp;nbsp;this&amp;nbsp;podcast&amp;nbsp;on&amp;nbsp;our&amp;nbsp;YouTube&amp;nbsp;channel:&amp;nbsp;The&amp;nbsp;3Gs&amp;nbsp;Fitness&amp;nbsp;Podcast  CONNECT&amp;nbsp;WITH&amp;nbsp;US&amp;nbsp;ON&amp;nbsp;INSTAGRAM:&amp;nbsp;@the3gsfitness ","author_name":"The 3Gs Fitness Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/503628","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40034575\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40034575"}