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Can Bodybuilding Be Done Without Steroids?

March 22, 2021
/ Blog Post Gym Talk
/ By Matt Smith

We all know that Pro Bodybuilding is impossible to succeed in without the use of anabolic steroids. But what about natural bodybuilding? Can Bodybuilding Be Done Without Steroids? Or is success predicated on breaking the rules? It is possible to be a successful natural bodybuilder without anabolic steroids. However, natural bodybuilding has a lot more […]

Can Bodybuilding Be Done Without Supplements?

March 19, 2021
/ Blog Post Gym Talk
/ By Matt Smith

A report by Grand View Research predicts that the supplement industry will be worth $272.4 billion by 2028. To put that into context, the US soft drink industry was worth $253.7 billion in 2016. Supplements are growing at an unprecedented rate. But how necessary are they? Can bodybuilding be done without supplements? It is entirely […]

Can Bodybuilding Be a Career? Or is it a Fantasy?

March 18, 2021
/ Blog Post Gym Talk
/ By Matt Smith

Imagine being paid to be a bodybuilder. Waking up every morning with “work” being food prep, a 2-hour gym session, and then a load of free supplements. It’s the dream of many a lifter, and for some, it is a reality. But can bodybuilding be a career? If so, how likely is it to occur? […]

Is Bodybuilding a Dying Sport?

March 17, 2021
/ Blog Post Gym Talk
/ By Matt Smith

If you have read my last article, you will know that I don’t believe bodybuilding is actually a sport in the first place. But if we stop worrying about semantics, we can debate the question “Is bodybuilding a dying sport?”. Bodybuilding as an industry will continue to grow, and there will always be people who […]

Is Bodybuilding a Sport? An Honest Opinion

March 15, 2021
/ Blog Post Gym Talk
/ By Matt Smith

Bodybuilders are athletes, men and women who train harder than pretty much any other athlete. But is bodybuilding a sport? In this article, I will take a look at what the definition of a sport is, whether bodybuilding fits into that definition and whether it should even want to. Bodybuilding is primarily judged on aesthetics, […]

Bad Night? Can Bodybuilding Affect Sleep?

March 13, 2021
/ Blog Post Gym Talk
/ By Matt Smith

Picture the scene, you’ve worked out, you ate 5 nutritious meals (out of Tupperware containers of course) and you’ve climbed into bed at 10pm. But at 2am you are still awake. Why is that? Could it be that bodybuilding itself is responsible? Can bodybuilding affect sleep? Let’s find out. Bodybuilding has a strong relationship with […]

Bodybuilding: Can You Train Every Day?

March 7, 2021
/ Blog Post Gym Talk
/ By Matt Smith

Many professional bodybuilders appear to spend their lives in the gym, training up to three times a day. But how realistic is this for regular people? Can you train every day? Or, perhaps a better question, should you? I examine the evidence. Pro Bodybuilders are able to train every day through the use of anabolic […]

Can Bodybuilding Be Dangerous?

March 4, 2021
/ Blog Post Gym Talk
/ By Matt Smith

Bodybuilding is often described as a positive way to improve your health and fitness, but the media often portrays it as a form of extremism. But what does science say? Can bodybuilding be dangerous? Or is it less dangerous than a sedentary lifestyle? Professional Bodybuilders have higher mortality rates than the general population. Which indicates […]

Can Bodybuilding Cause Heart Problems?

January 10, 2021
/ Blog Post Gym Talk
/ By Matt Smith

Bodybuilding is a sport that attracts a lot of controversy. Most of this controversy is centred around the culture of drug abuse that bodybuilding fosters. While there are many benefits to using steroids and other PEDs, there are many long-term issues that are associated with it. Can bodybuilding cause heart problems? Or is this worry […]

Can Bodybuilding Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

January 8, 2021
/ Blog Post Gym Talk
/ By Matt Smith

It’s an accusation that is often thrown at bodybuilders, both competitive and amateur alike. “All those muscles and can’t get an erection”. But how true is it? Can bodybuilding cause erectile dysfunction? Or are there other factors at play? The act of bodybuilding alone will not cause erectile dysfunction. However, the use of steroids and […]

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