PEDs in Sports

Jiu-Jitsu Guys Embrace Bro-Science While Dosing Up on Hormones, Influenced by Joe Rogan’s Podcast

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In a testament to the peculiar influence of podcast culture on combat sports, the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu community finds itself caught in an amusing paradox: athletes are simultaneously embracing unproven “natural” lifestyle changes while diving headfirst into performance enhancement. Take Nick “Nicky Rod” Rodriguez, a rising star in the grappling world who recently made headlines for … Read more

Arnold Schwarzenegger Roasts Modern Bodybuilders for Nasty “Bubble Gut”

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During the Golden Era of bodybuilding in the 1960s and 1970s, the emphasis was on developing aesthetic physiques with balanced proportions and graceful posing presentations. Schwarzenegger, known for his near-flawless physique, embodies this classical ideal. However, the sport has since shifted towards a “bigger is better” mentality, often at the expense of classic beauty and … Read more